COP29: People’s Plenary
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COP29: Young people feel excluded from negotiations
Monday, November 18 at COP29 was the youth day, a key theme for the future of our planet. By Maddalena Volcan – Climate change requires an approach that involves the whole of society, with the support of individuals with access to health, education and qualifications, particularly young people. This was discussed on Monday at COP29, […]
COP29: The role of the military in the climate crisis
The military sector is a major global consumer of energy, and its greenhouse gas emissions contribute significantly to the climate crisis. However, countries do not regularly monitor and report these emissions, so the true share of their impact remains unclear and greatly underestimated. Because of COP29 we will speak about it. By Roberto Barbiero – […]
COP29: More Resources for Small-Scale Agriculture
The focus of the day dedicated to agriculture was the issue of access to financing for family farming. by Viola Ducati _ Family and small-scale agriculture produces over a third of the world’s food, and up to 80% in regions like Asia and Africa. In Europe, 68% of agricultural workers are employed on small family […]
Mobilizing the Trillions: Unlocking Public and Private Climate Finance
It is now clear that the commitment that States must make is to mobilize trillions of dollars to respond to the climate crisis. But how is it possible? by Ilaria Mezzacasa _ The Columbia Climate School organized a side event at COP29 focusing on how it is possible to mobilize trillions to respond to the […]
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, […]
Cop29: Ai on agenda, powering a rapid green transition
As global leaders gather for COP29, a new solution is emerging on the climate agenda: artificial intelligence. By Giulia Sironi _ As global leaders gather for COP29, a new solution is emerging on the climate agenda: artificial intelligence. AI’s potential to drive a rapid green transition by manage, track, and optimize complex systems could make […]
COP29 in Baku: A Review of the First Week of Negotiations
COP29 wraps up its first week in Baku amid modest progress and deep divisions. The core of the tensions remains climate finance, with the Global South demanding resources from wealthy nations and the U.S. elections adding complexity to the global political landscape. By Federico Voltolini _ The first week of COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, […]
COP29: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) urges world leaders at the UN Climate Conference in Baku (COP29) to place health at the heart of all climate negotiations, strategies, policies, and action plans to save lives and ensure a healthier future for present and future generations. By Roberto Barbiero / APPA Translated by Alessandra Fabiano _ The […]
COP29: Nuclear Energy Also Discussed in Baku
COP29: The United States and Big Tech like Google, Amazon and Microsoft are banking on nuclear energy to address the climate crisis. By Giulia Sironi _ Translation: Juliana Winkel Last year, at COP28, 22 countries signed the “Nuclear for Net Zero” agreements, committing to triple their nuclear capacity by 2050. “This agreement could advance global […]