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world2 days ago•5 min saved

UN calls for rapid clean-power shift as Europe swelters in May heatwave

A May heatwave across Europe, linked to climate change, prompts the UN to urge a faster move away from fossil fuels toward clean power. Renewables like wind and solar are already cutting dependence on imported gas, with EU data showing renewables overtaking fossil fuels in electricity generation, but several member states—Italy and the Netherlands among them—still lag in the transition. The UN argues that cutting fossil fuel use is essential for energy security, affordability, and climate resilience.

via Euronews.com|

#climate-change #fossil-fuels #heatwave

world2 months ago•5 min saved

UN: Renewables shield nations from energy shocks while fossil fuels erode sovereignty

UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warns that fossil-fuel dependence undermines national security and raises costs, while expanding renewables can insulate countries from global energy turmoil, citing Spain’s wind/solar growth and EU efforts to speed a low-carbon transition amid volatile prices.

via Euronews.com|

#energy-security #europe #renewables

world3 months ago•50 min saved

UN Issues First Paris‑Agreement Credits From Myanmar Clean‑Cooking Project

The UN climate body has approved the first issuance of credits under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.4, coming from a Myanmar clean‑cooking project that replaces traditional stoves; these credits can be used in Korea’s Emissions Trading System while the remaining credits support Myanmar’s NDC. This marks a move from design to real‑world issuance, with a pipeline of over 165 host‑country projects expected to follow, and credits issued under updated, conservative calculations that reduce the amount by about 40% compared with the older CDM to preserve environmental integrity; a 14‑day appeal period follows the issuance.

via UNFCCC|

#article-64 #carbon-credits #myanmar

world3 months ago•3 min saved

California and UK ink clean-energy pact to boost offshore wind and investment

California and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on clean-energy technologies, especially offshore wind, easing UK firms’ access to California’s market, boosting joint research, and reaffirming commitment to UN climate goals amid U.S. policy shifts.

via politico.eu|

#clean-energy #climate-action #international-cooperation

environment6 months ago•5 min saved

Brazil's Unorthodox Strategy at COP30 Sparks Climate Action Debate

Brazil's COP30 climate summit in Belém adopts an unconventional approach, emphasizing action and implementation over traditional negotiations, with innovative diplomatic efforts, Indigenous involvement, and a focus on practical measures to combat climate change, despite concerns over the absence of a comprehensive cover decision.

via The Guardian|

#action-agenda #brazil #climate-summit

environment6 months ago•12 min saved

Global Climate Policy Gains Ground Amidst Rising Challenges

The article argues that the current global climate policy framework, centered around the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, is ineffective in achieving meaningful decarbonization. It highlights the failures of market-based solutions like carbon offsets and pricing, the broken promises of climate finance, and the influence of fossil fuel interests through investment protections. The author advocates for a shift away from the UNFCCC towards direct economic reforms, such as taxation and reducing fossil fuel subsidies, to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the climate crisis more effectively.

via Foreign Affairs|

#climate-change #climate-policy #decarbonization

environment1 year ago•11 min saved

Calls for Reform as COP Climate Talks Deemed Ineffective

The COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, faces criticism for being ineffective and accused of greenwashing and supporting fossil fuel interests. Notable leaders, including President Biden, skipped the event, raising questions about its relevance. Critics argue the conference has become a platform for unrealistic expectations and corporate influence, particularly from the fossil fuel industry. Calls for reform include smaller, more frequent meetings and a focus on policy implementation. The summit's integrity is further threatened by allegations of corruption and human rights concerns in host countries.

via Washington Examiner|

#climate-change #cop29 #environment

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Erupts as COP29 Faces Allegations of Fossil Fuel Deals and Political Exploitation

The CEO of Cop29, Elnur Soltanov, was filmed agreeing to facilitate fossil fuel deals at the climate summit, sparking calls to ban fossil fuel industry involvement in future Cop talks. Undercover campaigners from Global Witness posed as a fake oil and gas group, leading Soltanov to connect them with Azerbaijan's national oil company, Socar, and waive climate requirements for sponsorship. This incident follows a similar scandal at Cop28, raising concerns about the influence of fossil fuel interests in climate negotiations. The UNFCCC emphasizes the need for impartiality and ambitious outcomes at Cop29.

via The Guardian|

#azerbaijan #climate-summit #cop29

environment1 year ago•15 min saved

COP29 Controversy: Climate Summit Tied to Fossil Fuel Deals

An undercover investigation by Global Witness reveals that Azerbaijan, the host of COP29, is using the UN climate conference to facilitate fossil fuel deals, raising concerns about conflicts of interest. Elnur Soltanov, CEO of COP29 and Azerbaijan's deputy energy minister, was recorded discussing potential oil and gas investments with a fake company, EC Capital, highlighting the influence of the fossil fuel industry at climate talks. The investigation underscores the challenge of balancing commercial interests with climate goals at international summits.

via Global Witness|

#azerbaijan #climate-change #cop29

human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

"UN Implements Unprecedented Policing at Cop28 in Dubai Amidst Criticism of Israel's Gaza Mass Killings"

Activists at the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai have accused the UN climate secretariat (UNFCCC) of unprecedented policing of their actions and expressions of solidarity with Palestine. Civil society groups reported that activists have been threatened with removal for wearing keffiyehs or pro-Palestine badges, and there have been tight restrictions on speech used during pro-Palestine protests. The UNFCCC has banned certain slogans and chants, including "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." Activists believe the pressure is coming from the United States, Israel, and others within the UN.

via Middle East Eye|

#activism #cop28 #freedom-of-expression

climate-change2 years ago•4 min saved

UN Climate Talks Face Obstacles Ahead of COP28.

The Bonn Climate Change Conference ended with negotiators expressing frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance and carbon pollution cuts. The conference was designed to prepare decisions for adoption at the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates later this year. The lack of progress on climate finance was a major issue, with low-income countries left deeply frustrated that funds pledged to them to implement their climate plans had not yet materialized. The Dubai summit will see the U.N. publish a global stocktake on tackling the climate emergency — the first since the Paris accord in 2015.

via CNBC|

#carbon-cuts #climate-change #climate-finance