Climate Change

Data Sovereignty in the Era of Climate Change

Data centres are crucial for a nation's technological progress and are essential for e-government, innovation, entrepreneurship, decent work, and economic growth. However, climate change poses a significant threat to data centres, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing environmental...
Antarctica

Why Did the Heatwave in Antarctica Surprise Scientists?

Climate scientists are concerned about the increasing frequency of unexpected events, such as the March 2022 heatwave in Antarctica. The extreme heatwave, which reached temperatures up to 40°C (72°F) above normal, was the most intense recorded anywhere in the world....
Waters

Eradicated from Waters Due to Early Whaling

Whale species in Europe have disappeared long before whaling became a major industry. Two of the most common species are no longer found, and one of them is almost extinct. Whaling was widespread from a very early time, with major...
Barred Ow

Owl Conservation: Examining the US Government Biologists’ Controversial Approach

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to shoot hundreds of thousands of barred owls in West Coast forests over the next 30 years, claiming they are causing the spotted owl to overpopulate. This is part of a series of...
Climate-Middle East

Climate Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia

The Middle East and Central Asia are facing a severe climate crisis, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average and rainfall becoming scarcer and less predictable. Fragile states are being significantly affected, and conflicts may worsen. The...
wildfires

What are the consequences of extreme weather on the security of energy networks?

Australia's annual Climate Change Statement warns that extreme weather seasons are increasing the risk of sabotage on its energy systems, putting them at risk of being exploited by hostile actors. The statement suggests that the threshold for damage to energy...
Middle East air pollution

How to Mobilize Global Action at COP28 Climate Talks amidst Intensifying Disasters

The Paris Agreement signed eight years ago, aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, since then, greenhouse gas emissions have increased and climate disasters have become more prominent. In 2023, the world is at 1.2°C of warming over pre-industrial...
Climate Change

What Challenges Might the Loss and Damage Fund Face at COP28?

The Loss and Damage Fund, established at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), aims to provide fast, accessible, non-debt finance to the growing number of Africans displaced by escalating climate impacts. The World Bank is set to launch...
Climate

Climate Cooperation: Embracing Diverse Actions for a Sustainable Future

The global battle to solve the climate problem is a major priority, but North-South disparities persist in climate action. Developing and developed nations are polarized over emission reduction responsibilities, with low-income and middle-income countries arguing they should not bear the...
Ocean Pollution

Alarming Impact of Ocean Pollution: A Growing Concern

Oceans have been home to diverse life forms since their earliest days, providing shelter and habitat for various ecosystems. Mangrove-rich forests in coastal areas provide shelter and a nursery for various organisms, including whales and microscopic organisms. The Pacific Ocean,...
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