Recent research shows that November 2023 was the hottest November since records began. This is the latest in a series of record-breaking temperatures, and a stark reminder of the reality …
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Today, for the first time ever, a health day was hosted at COP. The day focused on the interconnection of climate change and human health, but one question that reverberated …
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A look back at day two of COP28: Big pledges, even bigger jets & climate controversy
The second day of COP28 saw world leaders descend on Dubai, more than 160 of them, to deliver speeches, make more promises, and, yet again, call for “action.” Hundreds flew …
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“Climate crisis is human rights crisis”: Estonian Pavilion explores nexus of climate, foreign and security policy
Today, at the Estonian Pavilion, Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia, Katrin Jakobsdottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, and David R Boyd, UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on human rights …
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Finland Pavilion launches with call to action from Finnish Prime Minister
The Finland Pavilion kicked off today as the country’s first-ever national Pavilion at a UN climate conference. A public-private partnership, it brings together efforts from corporations, companies, universities and cities. …
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Inspiring climate action: Cycling duo complete 13,000 km solar-powered trip
Having travelled 13,000 km over 106 days on a solar-powered quadricycle, two friends, Yousef El Haouass and Salim Rhandi, arrived in Dubai yesterday, completing their expedition at the Veolia Biogas-to-Energy …
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Sustainable Square’s GCC ESG report reveals key trends in the region
With COP28 just around the corner, ESG is coming to the fore in the MENA, and businesses are beginning to understand the imperative of centring it at the heart of …
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