U.S. climate envoy John Podesta

U.S. Remains Committed to Climate Action Despite Election Results, Podesta Tells COP29 Officials

As the 29th annual United Nations climate conference (COP29) kicks off this week, the world’s attention is squarely on the shifting landscape of global climate action, particularly in light of last week’s U.S. presidential election. In a speech to foreign...
United Nations climate change conference COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan

As COP29 Begins in Baku, Azerbaijan Stands at the Crossroads of Energy and Climate Challenges

As the world gathers for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, or COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan finds itself in a unique and challenging position. Like last year's host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE),...
Kamala Harris

US Election 2024: Kamala Harris’s Climate Change Legacy Faces High Stakes as US Election Nears

As Kamala Harris approaches the final stretch of her campaign to secure the American presidency, the world is closely watching the trajectory of her climate legacy. Dr. Vinod Thomas, a senior fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and former senior...
Bahamas PM Philip Davis

Caribbean Leader Pushes for Reparatory Justice in Talks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

In what is expected to be a pivotal moment at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis is seeking to engage U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a “frank conversation” about reparatory justice for...
switzerland glaciers melting alps climate change

Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink by Over 10 Percent in Two Years: Alarming Data Climate Change’s Intensified Impact

Switzerland's glaciers have shrunk by more than 10 percent in just two years. This alarming data, recently released by the Swiss Academy of Sciences, marks an unprecedented acceleration in glacier retreat and ice loss. The experts reported that, despite an...
Environmental Challenges in Asia

Environmental Challenges in Asia: Pollution, Deforestation, and Climate Change Impacts

Asia, the largest and most populous continent, faces significant environmental challenges that threaten its ecological balance and the well-being of its inhabitants. The rapid economic development and industrialization witnessed in many Asian countries have come at a steep environmental cost....
Climate Change

Climate Change: Impact on Global Resources, Migration, and Political Stability

Climate change is a defining issue of our time, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond environmental degradation. It has the potential to reshape societies, economies, and the political landscape globally. The impact of climate change on global resources, migration patterns,...
Food Security

Global Food Security as a Geopolitical Concern: Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Stability

Global food security is increasingly being recognized as a significant geopolitical concern, with the potential to influence international relations, economic stability, and global peace. The ability to ensure consistent food supply has always been a fundamental aspect of national security....
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....
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