When you read the lengthy final agreement of the COP28 United Nations climate conference in December 2023, you will go a long way before finding a strong, active verb. Lengthy descriptions of climate impacts reveal glaring gaps in countries’ current policies, with “worrying notes” and occasionally “significant concerns”. But while countries promised to take voluntary… Read More »
With United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders have pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, particularly from agriculture, and increase aid to vulnerable communities. UNFCCC Conference of the Parties or COP28 summit; It has hosted numerous premiers, including health, food production and philanthropic forums.… Read More »
Shortly after the opening ceremony of the 2023 United Nations climate talks in Dubai, delegates from nations around the world gave a standing ovation to celebrate the agreement to launch a long-awaited loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries recover from climate-related disasters. But applause may not yet be warranted. The agreement itself leaves… Read More »