COP29: Lessons in Green Tourism for the Future of the Planet
Baku, ninth day of COP29 dedicated to the issues of urbanisation, transport and tourism. by Ilaria Mezzacasa _ These themes are also central in the Trentino territories, especially at a time when the tourism sector is called upon to acknowledge its impact on the climate, responsible in fact for 8.8% of global emissions, and to […]
COP29: People’s Plenary
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COP29: Italy’s Commitment on Climate Finance
Last night, the final drafts of the negotiations on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) were published, a central topic at COP29. Let’s see the Italian commitment on Climate Finance. By Giulia Sironi _ Last night, the final drafts of the negotiations on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) were published, a central topic at […]
Cities: victims, pioneers and theatre of climate action
Urban areas play a crucial role in tackling both climate and social challenges, given that a scenario where most of the population move back to rural areas or hills is unrealistic, cities will inevitably be central to much of the upcoming transition towards sustainability. Giulia Sironi _ The topic it’s on the table of COP29, […]
Insufficient climate finance and the needs of the Global South
Climate Finance Day at COP29 highlighted the difficulties developing countries face in accessing the funds needed to address the climate crisis. Representatives stressed the importance of sustainable solutions tailored to local contexts, avoiding new debt. By Maddalena Volcan _ On Thursday, the COP29 finance day, a high-level dialogue on the financial needs of developing countries […]
COP29: Peace and security in a changing climate
How can we ensure that climate action promotes peace and security, especially in the most vulnerable contexts? By Maddalena Volcan _ The link between climate, peace and security is undeniable. In the event ‘Peace and security in a changing climate: from analysis to action’, held at COP29 during Friday’s peace day, it was explored how […]
COP29: New challenges for the future of climate finance
Let’s understand together why this year’s climate conference has been dubbed the ‘COP of Finance’, delving into the financial targets set and the positions of the different countries. By Ilaria Mezzacasa _ This year’s COP was dubbed the ‘COP of Finance’: indeed, the fourth day of work was entirely dedicated to this crucial issue. Civil […]
Bonn: UN Pressures Countries for Agreements on Climate Financing
The Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Simon Stiell, called on governments for “serious progress” in the Bonn talks to facilitate an agreement on climate financing at COP29.
Bonn hosts negotiators for the 1st round of the “war” on climate finance
Main item on the COP29 agenda, the future of climate finance is expected to trigger clashes between rich and poor countries during the intersessional meeting in Bonn.
Guess who’s coming to dinner
It is widely recognized that the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are deeply interconnected and must be addressed holistically. The “Unpacking the biodiversity-climate nexus” event critically examined the conditions under which such integration can be achieved in order to maximize co-benefits and minimize trade-offs. Di Francesca Roseo For a moment I thought I was in […]