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COP28: Permanent Committee for Human Rights holds event highlighting links
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Permanent Committee for Human Rights in the UAE, in cooperation and partnership with the General Women's Union and the UN Women Liaison Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council in Abu Dhabi, organized an event titled: "Climate Change and Ways to Mitigate Gender-Based Violence" at the Wome
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Experts Warn: COP28 'Signals' from World Leaders Inadequate for Public Hea
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India]/ Dubai [UAE], December 16: As COP28 closes today in Dubai, the health community commended agreements in the outcome text of COP28 that some countries noted as signaling the end of the fossil fuel era. In a media release issued by the GCHA - The Global Climate and Health All
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Biden says world leaders reach 'historic milestone' at COP28
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden welcomed the agreement reached at COP28 on Wednesday, calling it a "historic milestone".
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US discusses ways to expand Taiwan's participation in international forums
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The US and Taiwan are exploring ways to expand Taiwan's participation in the UN and other international forums, as well as addressing a range of global challenges, including public health, aviation safety and climate change, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The COP28 Summit in Dubai is a 'watershed moment' in the fight against climate change as it is the first time that the global leaders have agreed on a historic set of measures outlining a solid plan towards the 1.5 degree Celsius target, Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi, the Director-General of Emirat
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UAE Consensus is historic: German Climate Envoy
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Jennifer Morgan, Special Envoy for International Climate Policy of the German Government, said that the agreement reached at the end of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is "historic", as it calls for tripling renewable energy by 2030.
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Historic 'UAE Consensus' sets new standards for global climate action
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The "UAE Consensus" has affirmed the success of the COP28 Presidency in uniting efforts of 198 countries towards a shared vision for the future of climate action
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COP28: Nations reach 'historic deal' on transitioning away from fossil fue
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After gruelling negotiations, countries have reached a deal at the COP 28 summit in Dubai, calling for "deep, rapid and sustained reduction in greenhouse gas emissions" and "transitioning" away from fossil fuels in the energy system in an orderly and equitable manner.
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COP28: New draft climate agreement retains mention of fossil fuels but no
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The text calls on countries to "contribute" collectively to global efforts to reduce carbon pollution in a way that they see fit offering eight options one of which is "transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems ... accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve ne
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Indian Forest & Wood Certification scheme launched to promote sustaina
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The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the 'Indian Forest & Wood Certification' Scheme, which offers voluntary third-party certification designed to promote sustainable forest management and agroforestry in the country.
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Climate change has significant, direct impact on global labour market: In
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Moustapha Kamal Gueye, Coordinator of the Green Jobs Programme at the International Labour Organisation (ILO), said that climate change has a significant and direct impact on the global labour market.
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COP28 is about empowering human capital, uniting diverse stakeholders: Chi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The COP28 Presidency designated a dedicated day to focus on the crucial role of food, agriculture, and water systems in addressing climate change, a major step forward, according to Lucy Wallace, Chief of Staff at EIT Food and lead for the secretariat of the Food Systems Pavilion at COP28.
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