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Launch of EBRD Climate Adaptation Action Plan at COP27

LONDON, Nov 16 (IPS) – As it moves to increase its climate adaptation finance, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched the EBRD Climate Adaptation Action Plan (CAAP) at COP27, the global climate summit taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Read the full story, “Launch of EBRD Climate Adaptation Action Plan at […]

Climate Change is No ‘Future Scenario’ for Pacific Island Nations; Climate Change is ‘Real’

SHARM EL SHEIK, Nov 15 (IPS) – Pacific island countries are highly vulnerable to climate change, and several have disappeared – and more could sink under the sea owing to a rise in water levels. Read the full story, “Climate Change is No ‘Future Scenario’ for Pacific Island Nations; Climate Change is ‘Real’”, on globalissues.org […]

Leaders Told To Put Kids First at COP27

ROME, Nov 15 (IPS) – Lea is a three-year-old from Mexico who loves ladybirds. Siddhiksha, a six-year-old from India, has a passion for trees and wild animals. Rachelle is a 12-year-old Tanzanian who is wise beyond her years. They are smart and adorable and they are among the stars of a short film that is […]

COP27 Fiddling as World Warms

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 15 (IPS) – The latest annual climate conference has begun in the face of a worsening climate crisis and further retreats by rich nations following the energy crisis induced by NATO sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Copping out again The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) to the […]

Three Truths to Address Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment in the UN

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (IPS) – The U.S. Government has recently published ‘Engagement Principles’ on Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Sexual Harassment within International Organizations’, and while any involvement from Member States is to be encouraged, these principles do not address the fundamental need for either deterrence or for accountability. Read the full story, […]