Tag: #COP30
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ FACES BACKLASH FOR BELÉM REMARKS, URGED TO APOLOGIZE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage after making disparaging comments about Belém, host city of the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. After attending COP30, Merz told journalists none wanted to stay in Belém, calling Germany “one of the most beautiful countries” and implying Belém lacked appeal. His remarks drew sharp criticism from Brazilian President…
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MAKE BIG POLLUTERS PAY (MBPP) COALITION REJECTS TROPICAL FOREST FOREVER FACILITY, WARN OF DANGEROUS FINANCIALISATION OF NATURE
The Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition has condemned the newly launched Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a misleading attempt to financialise nature under the pretense of protection. Robert Egbe, Media Officer for Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), spoke out for the coalition in Abuja during COP30, where the $125 billion TFFF…
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COP30 DELEGATES CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND AI TO TACKLE CLIMATE CRISIS
At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), delegates urgently urged for widespread adoption of sustainable cooling solutions and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat the escalating climate emergency. AI is already aiding farmers with drought prediction and crop management, though concerns rise over the environmental costs of training large models and powering…
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GATES FOUNDATION COMMITS $1.4 BILLION TO HELP SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $1.4 billion, four-year investment to support smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in adapting to climate change. The announcement was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. This funding will provide innovative tools such as AI-powered weather forecasts, digital advisory…
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VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA URGES GLOBAL LEADERS TO MOVE FROM PLEDGES TO ACTION AT COP30
Vice-President Kashim Shettima called on world leaders at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, to take “reasonable action” and shift from promises to real performance in tackling climate change and its devastating effects. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to reduce emissions by 32% by 2035, unveiling Nigeria’s climate finance…
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AFRICAN STAKEHOLDERS UNITE FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION AHEAD OF COP30
Ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, African stakeholders have adopted a powerful seven-point communiqué calling for urgent, coordinated climate action that balances ambition with Africa’s development needs. The statement, released by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), emphasizes the importance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as practical roadmaps…
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WHO AND PARTNERS URGE URGENT CLIMATE ACTION TO GUARD GLOBAL HEALTH: 2025 LANCET COUNTDOWN REPORT SOUNDS ALARM
The World Health Organization (WHO) and global allies warn world leaders that neglecting climate adaptation is already costing millions of lives, straining economies, and damaging ecosystems, according to the 2025 Lancet Countdown report released ahead of COP30. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights 12 out of 20 key health risk indicators reaching record highs…
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UNEP SOUNDS ALARM ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUNDING GAP: DEVELOPING NATIONS FACE MASSIVE SHORTFALL
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning in its Adaptation Gap Report 2025, revealing that developing countries will need over $310 billion annually by 2035 to tackle worsening climate impacts a figure more than 12 times the current funding levels. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights that while more countries…
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UN CLIMATE CHIEF CALLS FOR ACCELERATED CLEAN ENERGY ACTION IN DECADE OF DELIVERY
Tenfold surge in clean energy investment signals hope, but faster, fairer progress is crucial. UN Climate Exec Secretary Simon Stiell highlights $2 trillion clean energy growth since Paris Agreement but warns benefits remain uneven. He urges nations to ramp up implementation, leveraging technology like AI and clean industry to create jobs and resilience. Stiell stresses…
