Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Nations fall behind on climate pledges: NDC submission deadline missed

The UN’s February 10 deadline for countries to submit their 2035 climate targets and action plans has passed, with a disappointing lack of response from major economies. Only 12 including: UAE, Brazil, USA, Uruguay, Switzerland, UK, New Zealand, Andorra, St Lucia, Ecuador, Singapore and the Marshall Islands have managed to meet the deadline, and among them, just...
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Analyzing COP29’s climate-health integration: Progress, gaps, and future

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku marked a significant evolution in global efforts to address the climate-health nexus. The establishment of the Baku COP Presidencies Continuity Coalition for Climate and Health represents an ambitious attempt to institutionalize the integration of health into climate action. This coalition, spanning five presidencies, aims to translate prior commitments into impactful outcomes while maintaining momentum for future conferences like COP30. The success of this initiative will however hinge on the ability to navigate structural barriers, ensuring equitable financing, and strengthening the...

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Unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential: Key exploration projects to watch in 2025

Africa’s oil and gas industry continues to attract investment as new discoveries and frontier basins drive exploration activity across the continent. In 2025, several high-impact projects will shape the sector, offering...

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We understand that the health of our planet is interconnected with the well-being of all living beings, and we acknowledge our role and responsibility as stewards of the environment. Therefore, we are dedicated to promoting practices that conserve natural resources, protect biodiversity, and mitigate climate change.

Africa’s Outlook for sustainability in 2025: Navigating challenges and harnessing opportunities

For decades, the narrative around Africa’s economic journey has often been dominated by challenges: slow and uneven growth, energy deficits, food insecurity, and mounting debt. However, these issues, while real, have obscured the continent’s compelling story of resilience, innovation,...

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