Yesterday, COP closed to protestors calling for a phase-out, highlighting the fate millions would face if negotiators failed to include this wording within the text. This morning, the world woke …
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DevelopingEnvironment
COP28: Time is running out amid a call for fast, fair, and funded phase-out of fossil fuels
The final draft text of the Global Stocktake was rumoured to be published at 6 pm today, however, as the night draws on, there is no sign of it, and …
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Following the release of last night’s woefully insufficient Global Stocktake draft, a document that is diluted, unambitious and laden with contradiction, COP28 has exceeded its 11 am deadline. As was …
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As COP28 enters its last days, time is running out, and there’s still a huge amount of work to be done – indeed, as with previous years, it’s likely the …
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DevelopingEnvironment
“Planet protection and profit can coexist”: Landmark Group’s Rajesh Garg on sustainable fashion, circularity & collaboration at COP28
Toxic chemicals, plastic pollution, fossil fuels and staggering water consumption: the reality of fashion is an ugly one. And it’s an industry that’s only growing, too, with the rise and …
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DevelopingEnvironmentFoodFood & Water
COP28: Food systems transformation vital to reach climate goals, yet overlooked in draft text
This COP was meant to be the “Food COP,” and with a dedicated day, when the climate summit began, many were cautiously optimistic. However, Food, Agriculture and Water Day has …
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DevelopingFinance
ADIB’s Lamia Khaled Hariz talks sustainable finance, green sukuk and the net-zero pledges of COP28 sponsors
On the sidelines of COP28 last week, ESG Mena’s Lead Journalist, Madaline Dunn, sat down with Lamia Khaled Hariz, Group Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, Abu Dhabi Islamic …