A new report issued by the International Labor Organisation has found that more than 70 per cent of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to health risks linked …
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‘The Climate Damages Tax’ report, backed by over 100 climate organisations worldwide, including Greenpeace, Stamp Out Poverty, Power Shift Africa and Christian Aid, forecasts that taxing fossil fuel majors in the OECD …
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If former US President Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, China needs to step up to assume the mantle of global climate leadership – an outcome that …
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COP28 President calls for “lasting, positive, socio-economic impact” at first board meeting for Loss and Damage Fund
At the ‘First Meeting of the Board of the Fund for responding to loss and damage,’ COP28 President and UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber urged Parties to “build on …
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EnvironmentSocialSpecial Reports
ILO report: Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled, Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, has found that climate change is already having a serious impact on the …
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The Regional Ocean Summit, part of Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit series, is set to take place in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the Dead Sea, gathering over 200 …
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DevelopingEnergy
Acceleration, collaboration & multiple transitions: Energy stakeholders spell out focus on path to net-zero
ESG Mena continues its coverage at the World Energy Congress (WEC), sharing exclusive insights & event deep dives. On the fourth and final day of the World Energy Congress, the …
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Last week, the board of the International Monetary Fund approved current Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for another five-year term. It is a welcome development that comes at a critical moment. Her second term will …
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UN Climate Change and global visual arts sector partner to accelerate climate action
UN Climate Change and the global Art Charter for Climate Action (ACCA) have announced that they are partnering to unite the arts and entertainment sectors to drive climate action. The announcement, made at The Hope …
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DevelopingEnvironment
Climate change bares its teeth in 2024: Fierce storms in the Gulf and record temperatures in the Sahel
During the last few days, Gulf countries witnessed intense storms accompanied by record-breaking rain and battering winds, which caused severe damage. Among the worst-affected countries were the UAE, Oman, Saudi …