KENYA: Egyptian expertise to improve access to water in the face of drought

In addition to the Nairobi Declaration, the African Climate Summit, which closed in Kenya on 6 September 2023, provided an opportunity to strengthen inter-state relations, particularly in the water sector.

African leaders bank on carbon taxes to raise climate finance

African leaders are eyeing a new “sin” tax on global emitters as a way of raising money from those who pollute the environment.

‘Smashed’: summer of 2023 the hottest ever recorded

The climate crisis and emerging El Niño event pushed up temperatures and drove extreme weather across the world

Little breakthrough likely on climate action, hints G20 draft

A G20 Communique drafts circulating has raised concerns on whether the G20 will provide clear goals on a peaking year for emissions globally New Delhi: A leaked draft of the paragraphs on climate change from one of G20 Communique drafts circulating has raised concerns on whether the G20

African Union in G20: A look at the G20’s latest member

Launched in 2002, the African Union (AU) is an intergovernmental organisation of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa.

Hope as curtain falls on Africa Climate Summit

As the curtains come down on the Africa Climate Summit 2023, the question is whether the climate traps identified by heads of state will undo decades of development efforts.

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Media Advisory | Upcoming SDG Summit to pivot world from confluence of crises to a more equal, resilient and prosperous future

The SDG Summit on 18 to 19 September will be a defining moment for Heads of State and Government to deliver the bold commitments needed to urgently put the world back on track to achieving 

Press Release: Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together, urges expert group report

New York, 13 September 2023 -- A groundbreaking report by a group of independent experts released today by the United Nations outlines steps governments should take to maximize the impact of policies and actions by tackling the climate and sustainable development crises at the same time, creatin

Press Release | Science-based approach essential to ensure successful delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN report

Ancient Roots: A Promising New Project to Organize Humanity’s Universal Heritage

An international group of researchers and data scientists are creating a comprehensive database of the world’s archaeological knowledge—and changing our understanding of humans’ prehistoric heritage.

Stronger international cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to meet 1.5°C climate goal

Countries must supercharge international collaboration on technologies and markets for sectors such as power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture, new report finds.

Beyond 1.5 Degrees: What Exceeding the Critical Climate Threshold Means and How We Can Respond

"Urgent Actions Needed" signals important solutions are coming in the article. The earth recently surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming above pre-industrial levels, according to data from the UK Met Office.

Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs

"It's a really special part of the world," says marine biologist Taryn Foster from the Abrolhos Islands, 40 miles from the coast of Western Australia.

Earth ‘well outside safe operating space for humanity’, scientists find

First complete ‘scientific health check’ shows most global systems beyond stable range in which modern civilisation emerged

Most Americans experienced record heat this summer: ‘It’s just daily life now’

A new report shows that 175 of 244 US cities had extraordinarily warm temperatures made more likely by climate change

EU states must bridge ‘planning gap’ in order to hit climate targets, report warns

Clean Air Task Force calls for overhaul of action plans with many countries, including Germany and France, missing drafts deadline

Sydney smoke: air quality among worst in world due to hazard-reduction burns

Rural Fire Service says smoke is expected to clear by the weekend when runners compete in the Sydney Marathon

Antarctica may have entered ‘new regime’ of low sea ice as global warming ramps up

Study conducted by Australian scientists describes a ‘breakdown’ in link between sea ice and atmosphere as coverage reaches record lows

More than a fifth of UK shoppers’ favourite grocery items at climate breakdown risk

Report finds consumers could also face shortages of bananas, avocados, peas and tea in the coming years owing to carbon dioxide emissions More than a fifth of UK shoppers’ favourite grocery items are at risk from climate breakdown, a new report has found.