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Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature, and Climate

On December 11, 2023, at the 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), leaders from Kenya, Colombia, and France unveiled...

December 15, 2023

Global Climate Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

In a historic move, the world reached a climate agreement at the COP28 summit in Dubai, calling for an unprecedented transition away from fossil fuels. The Global Stocktake,...

December 14, 2023

Himalayan Katabatic Winds

Scientists have uncovered a surprising climate phenomenon in the Himalayas that may temporarily slow down the impacts of the global climate crisis. This revelation stems from the observation...

December 14, 2023

Aerosol Impact on Climate in the Himalayan Region

A recent study conducted by the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Physical Research Laboratory reveals alarming increases in aerosol levels, particularly over the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) and the...

December 14, 2023

The Emissions Divide Report

A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) reveals significant disparities in carbon emissions between residents of developed and developing countries. The findings shed...

December 13, 2023

Blue Drop National Report 2023

South Africa has experienced a decline in drinking water quality since 2014, with almost half of it now deemed microbiologically unsafe for consumption, according to the Blue Drop...

December 12, 2023

Mystery of Biocrusts on the Great Wall of China

For centuries, the Great Wall has stood as a testament to China’s dynastic prowess, embodying both ingenuity and authority. However, a recent collaborative study by researchers from China,...

December 12, 2023

Insufficient Adoption of Emission Control Technology in Indian Coal Plants

A recent analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that less than eight percent of India’s coal-based power plants have adopted...

December 11, 2023

Article 6 Discussions at COP28

Discussions on Article 6 during the initial 10 days of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) have seen...

December 11, 2023

“State of Finance for Nature” Report

A new United Nations report, “State of Finance for Nature,” reveals that countries invest nearly $7 trillion annually in subsidies and private investments with direct negative impacts on...

December 11, 2023

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