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Observers welcome COP29 financing deal but say much work remains

At a somewhat fractious UN Climate Conference (COP29) dominated by finance, the final agreement in Baku, Azerbaijan saw developed countries pledge to “take the lead” in...

Michael Simire - December 1, 2024

Climate Change

Voluntary carbon markets at COP29: A double-edged sword for Africa’s climate goals

At COP29, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement commanded significant attention, as nations grappled with refining mechanisms to operationalise global carbon markets. These markets,...

Michael Simire - November 28, 2024

Climate Change

Peatlands degrading in 177 countries, putting climate goals at risk

Some 177 out of 193 UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, urbanisation, deforestation, and industrial activities...

Michael Simire - November 27, 2024

Climate Change

COP29: AIM for Climate Innovation Sprints in Nigeria direct investments in climate-smart agriculture

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), said to be the largest global coalition at the intersection of food security and climate...

Michael Simire - November 26, 2024

Climate Change

NCQG of COP29: A mirage of hope for Africa’s climate finance

What is the NCQG? The NCQG unveiled at COP29, promises to raise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support developing nations in combating the climate...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2024

Climate Change

COP29 outcome one of the worst deals in the history of COPs – PACJA

Nairobi-based Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in an assessment of the outcome of the COP29 climate change summit that ended on Sunday, November...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2024

Climate Change

Climate movement holds steadfast as wealthy nations fail to deliver at COP29

Billed as the "Finance COP", the UN climate talks fell short of expectations and needs. The most vulnerable countries, already bearing the brunt of...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2024

Climate Change

COP29: A Finance COP where numbers did not add up

The landing of a fragile deal After two weeks of deliberations, and an extra day, COP29 finally reached a deal in the wee hours of...

Michael Simire - November 25, 2024

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