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During his visit to Lesotho, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged wealthy nations to uphold their climate finance commitments of $300 billion annually for developing countries, highlighting Africa’s disproportionate vulnerability to …
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Advocates for Climate Finance in Lesotho Read More
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into a former governor and two army officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo for potential crimes against humanity following a protest in …
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation of Congolese Officials for Human Rights Violations Read More
Renewed fighting in eastern Congo has been confirmed by both the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army, raising questions regarding the effectiveness of a March 2023 ceasefire. The involvement …
Renewed Hostilities Emerge in Eastern Congo as Ceasefire Frays Read More
European Union scientists have announced that 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, with temperatures anticipated to remain high into early 2025. This follows a $300 billion …
2024 to be Hottest Year on Record; Potential for Slight Cooling in 2025 Read More
Fighting has resumed in eastern Congo, violating a ceasefire as both the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army reported renewed hostilities. Accusations against Rwanda for supporting the M23 persist, …
Resumption of Fighting in Eastern Congo Raises Alarms Over Ceasefire Violations Read MoreFighting has resumed in eastern Congo between the army and M23 rebels despite previous ceasefire agreements, resulting in significant casualties. Accusations of Rwandan support for M23 persist, while recent diplomatic …
Renewed Hostilities Erupt in Eastern Congo Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Violations Read More
The U.N. has flagged the rise of climate disinformation on social media as a significant threat to science-based climate policy, especially ahead of COP29. Initiatives to counteract this issue are …
UN Warns of Climate Disinformation Threatening COP29 Talks Read More
At U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan, wealthy nations pledged $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries with climate change adaptations and clean energy transitions. However, this amount is …
Developing Nations Express Dissatisfaction Over U.N. Climate Deal Read More
The COP29 summit in Baku ended with the passage of a contested $300 billion climate finance plan, despite significant criticism from developing nations. The negotiations were fraught with challenges, including …
Fragile Progress Amidst Contention: Key Takeaways from COP29 in Baku Read More
At COP29 in Baku, President Mukhtar Babayev announced a $300 billion climate finance deal, despite widespread dissatisfaction among developing nations regarding the adequacy of the agreement. The looming influence of …
COP29 Highlights Rifts in Climate Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Tensions Read More