Europe urged to ‘disconnect’ from Russian uranium in nuclear projects March 24, 2024 The UK is investing up to £26m to bring uranium conversion back to the UK.
Heat Heroes: Eleni Myrivili’s Inspiring Legacy from COP28 Paves the Way for Urban Resilience February 22, 2024 In an impassioned dialogue with Eleni Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer, UN Habitat & Arsht-Rock, delves into the core of her mandate and the fervent efforts she leads to address the critical issue of extreme heat in our cities. A Mandate To Elevate: Ground Zero For Extreme Heat Events Myrivili, as the Global Chief Heat [...]
Transformative Echoes: UN-Habitat’s Resounding Impact on COP28’s Global Stage January 19, 2024 In the bustling corridors of COP28, where global leaders converge to confront the existential threat of climate change, UN-Habitat took action. From 30 November to 12 December 2023, UN-Habitat has not merely participated in discussions but has emerged as a driving force, orchestrating a symphony of initiatives that underscore the organization’s commitment to sustainable urban [...]
COP28 closes with fossil fuel wind-down deal December 13, 2023 A landmark deal to move away from fossil fuels has been agreed at the closing of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.
Lessons from the final day of COP28 and what happens next December 12, 2023 The final day of COP28 from Dubai has drawn to a close but the wait for its legacy has not. In excess of 70,000 attendees have swarmed Expo City and now that the emissions stocktaking is over, the debrief of COP28 itself can begin. Far from the high point of Paris 2015 which established the [...]
Today at COP28: Draft agreement labelled ‘deeply offensive’ December 11, 2023 The phrase "the science is clear" has been repeated and glorified ad infinitum at COP28. But as the summit draws to a close, it appears the world still cannot come to a consensus on the action needed to prevent climate change.
What a cop out! No mention of phasing out fossil fuels in COP28 draft agreement December 11, 2023 The draft has been published on the summit's penultimate day
COP28 pledges not enough to limit global warming to 1.5C, IEA warns December 10, 2023 Pledges made at COP28 to cut fossil fuel emissions will not be enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, the IEA has warned.
Today at COP28: And breathe December 7, 2023 It’s the one and only day of rest at COP28 in Dubai today. A lot of the ‘big business’ aspects of the climate change transition have had their day on the schedule, with energy and industry, finance and trade being covered on the first three days of the summit. Ahead, there will be round-tables, conferences [...]
Today at COP28: A change in mood December 6, 2023 As COP28 reaches its mid-way point, the initial lustre and enthusiasm of the world's great and powerful seems to be wearing off.
