The purpose of COP26 is to encourage countries to limit the increase in global temperature to “well below” two degrees celsius. This will be done in part by encouraging countries to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and switch to electric vehicles. In addition, COP26 will promote strong near-term targets and efforts to limit emissions of […]
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COP27, or the Conference of Parties on Climate Change, is a landmark climate change conference that aims to create renewed global solidarity in order to deliver on the historic Paris Agreement. The meetings are expected to take place over two weeks, but some aspects are sticking points, such as Finance. The main pledges being made
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COP26 is a major event in the world climate change agenda. It will unite governments around the world to address climate change issues. There will also be a number of announcements at this conference. Let’s take a look at some of the key announcements that you should be aware of. COP26 emergency The urgency of
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A number of important decisions were made at COP26, including the Global Methane Pledge, signed by over 100 countries. This pledge aims to reduce global methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Many other declarations and alliances were also announced during Presidency events and press conferences. The World Leaders’ Summit called for greater ambition, and
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The COP Climate Change Conference is an annual meeting of governments to discuss the impact of global warming. It has become an important event for tackling climate change and is a major source of political action. The conference is attended by delegates from 195 countries. The Conference is presided over by the UK cabinet minister,
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There are a number of different conference themes being discussed in this year’s Climate Change Conference. Some of these include the HBCU Climate Change Conference, the Hyogo Framework for Action, and the IDEAS Global Assembly. We’ve compiled some information about the different conferences and their themes. HBCU Climate Change Conference The HBCU Climate Change Conference
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Ahead of the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, we look at what to expect from the summit. Here are some key points to watch, including the Goal for developed countries to mobilize USD 100 billion per year, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and lessons from the Glasgow COP26. Goal for developed countries to mobilise USD 100 billion per
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COP26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. Its goal is to achieve net zero emissions by the middle of the century. It also seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030, and encourage countries to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. COP26 is a critical step towards the goals of the United
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There are two main zones of COP27: The Blue Zone and the Red Zone. The Blue Zone hosts the high-level presentations from governments and businesses, while the Red Zone is more low-key and geared toward public presentations and non-governmental organizations. Some topics that were discussed in the Red Zone included river basin management and bird
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A new global climate summit is on the horizon, and the United Nations is preparing for it. Organizers are calling for an energy overhaul that will prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius. Although the issue is on the formal agenda at the Copenhagen conference, much of the attention has been focused on
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