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‘Brand Dubai’: how the city-state is using Cop28 climate talks to build influence

The emirate hosting the UN’s climate conference is selling a gilded vision of aspiration built on oil and everything it powers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Sunak, Cameron and King Charles Will Take Separate Jets To Attend Climate Summit

Rishi Sunak has defended the use of private jets, stating that the government is not against flying.

International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2023

Why hold UN climate talks 28 times? Do they even matter?

The annual U.N. climate talks are nearly two weeks of delegates meeting

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

Israeli Airstrikes On Southern Gaza May Force 1 Million Refugees To Egypt, Warns UNRWA Chief

Most of the people in Gaza have been forced to live in temporary shelters, tents, or cars.

International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2023

Climate And Gaza Crises Share Spotlight As World Leaders Attend COP28

World leaders take centre stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023

COP28 climate summit just approved a 'loss and damage' fund. What does this mean?

Day one of the COP28 climate summit saw the first big breakthrough: agreement on a “loss and damage” fund to compensate poor states for the effects of climate change.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023

Women Leaders Are Fighting The Global Hunger Crisis In Ways You Won't Expect

Women entrepreneurs are using their skills to end famine and acute food insecurity in the countries most affected by climate extremes.

International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2023

As climate crisis reaches pivotal moment, what on earth are world leaders waiting for?

2023 is officially the hottest year on record. World leaders gathering today in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference already know what they must do to reverse global warming but, as King Charles is set to warn them, this must be a ‘critical turning point’. Senior climate correspondent Louise…

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

U.N. Climate Change Conference Opens During Hottest Year on Record

It seems unlikely that activists' demands to "keep 1.5 alive" will be met.

Reason · Nov 30, 2023

PM Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit

Modi arrives in Dubai for World Climate Action Summit, calls for support to developing countries with climate financing and tech transfer. Urges focus on climate action based on equity, justice and differentiated responsibilities

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023