By Friday Phiri Bonn, May 15 (IPS) – As negotiators concluded ten days of climate talks in Bonn last week, climate finance was underlined as a key element without which the Paris Agreement’s operational guidelines would be meaningless.
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Cities sue European Commission on vehicle emissions rules
May 15 2018 — The European Court of Justice will hear arguments this week to determine whether three European cities can challenge vehicle emissions regulations set by the European Commission and agreed by national governments. The cities of Paris, Brussels…
Paris work progamme to be coherent and balanced
14 May, Bonn (TWN) — The UNFCCC’s Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA), one of the main bodies responsible for enabling the implementation of the Paris Agreement (PA), adopted conclusions at its closing plenary on 10 May,…
Powerful storms kill at least 40 across northern India
Lucknow, May 14 (AP/UNB) — Powerful wind and rain storms have swept across northern India, with authorities saying at least 40 people have been killed.
US, UAE sign deal to resolve Emirates, Etihad subsidy claims
The United States and United Arab Emirates have signed a deal to resolve US claims that Gulf carriers have received unfair government subsidies, the US State Department said. The voluntary agreement, which applies to Etihad and Emirates airline, is similar…
EU reforms its emissions trading system
The European Council formally approved the reform of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) for the period after 2020. The revised ETS directive is a significant step towards the EU reaching its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at…
NASA program to track greenhouse gas is canceled
WASHINGTON, May 11 – A NASA program that cost $10 million per year to track carbon and methane, key greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, has been cancelled, a US space agency spokesman said Thursday.
Climate talks: Lively session on common time-frames for NDCs
Bonn, 10 May (Prerna Bomzan) – Parties at informal consultations under the UNFCCC’s Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) agreed to draft conclusions of a procedural nature on common time frames for nationally determined contributions (NDCs) referred to in Article 4.10…
Canada takes the lead on methane emissions
Scott Vaughan and Durwood Zaelke OTTAWA/WASHINGTON, DC – In the fight against climate change, carbon dioxide attracts the bulk of regulators’ attention. But while long-lived CO2 is a key contributor to rising temperatures, it is not the only culprit. Other…
Climate literacy training held successfully in Dhaka
To build climate literate-youths in Bangladesh, a special programme, ‘Climate Literacy Development Training’ organised by the Youth Environment and Social Development Society (YESDS) was held at the Alliance Française, Dhaka on 30 April.
Should ‘modalities’ for finance info be part of Paris mandate
Bonn, 4 May (Meena Raman) – Parties were divided on whether the issue of ‘modalities’ for the biennial communication of indicative information on the financial resources available to developing countries under Article 9.5 of the Paris Agreement (PA) is part…
Recommendations for agroecological transitions
Agroecology has been gaining worldwide interest in recent years as a strategic pathway to transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems.
North India dust storm kills 97
At least 97 people were killed in strong dust storms that swept across northern India, officials said Thursday.
70 people killed in lightning strikes in March, April: Minister
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya on Tuesday said 70 people were killed in lightning strikes in different parts of the country in March and April.
People suffer as Nor’wester downpour swamps Dhaka
Three spells of rain in the capital on Sunday following a nor’wester earlier in the morning inundated many areas, causing troubles to commuters in their movement.
Prioritise disaster-resilient infrastructure: Govt urged
Rights bodies on Sunday demanded for prioritising disaster and climate-resilient infrastructures for the coastal and disaster prone population.
Nor’wester lashes Dhaka; 55mm rain recorded
Dhaka, April 29 – Three spells of rain in the capital on Sunday following a nor’wester earlier in the morning inundated many areas, causing troubles to commuters in their movement.
Revving up green growth
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Apr 27 2018 (IPS) – While sustainable development may still seem elusive to some, a new initiative wants to pave a path for nations working towards a greener future.
Asia’s largest tortoise slowly wins race with Whitley Award
A conservation biologist specialising in reptiles was yesterday (Wednesday 25 April) presented with a prestigious Whitley Award by HRH The Princess Royal. Shahriar Caesar Rahman, Co-Founder of the Creative Conservation Alliance is working to preserve Asia’s largest tortoise in a…
Nor’wester uproots trees, snaps power lines in capital Dhaka
Dhaka, Apr 22 – A nor’wester coupled with rain swept over capital Dhaka on Sunday evening, inundating many areas and uprooting a number of trees.
Ex-NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg offers $4.5m for Paris deal
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $4.5m (£3.2m) to cover the lapsed US financial commitment to the Paris climate accord.
Why markets can’t cool the planet
by Ivan Ascher Milwaukee – With global temperatures rising at an alarming rate, the race is on to lower the world’s consumption of fossil fuels and accelerate the adoption of greener forms of energy. Among the most discussed remedies are…
BD PM says country cannot wait for help with climate action
Bangladesh must take climate adaptation matters into its own hands and “cannot wait for assistance”, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Tuesday.
EarthDay2018: Eating as if the planet mattered
Danielle Nierenberg At Food Tank, every day is Earth Day, but we invite you to celebrate with us a on April 22nd and challenge you to reflect upon your own eating habits. Are you eating as if the planet matters?
Rosatom, Nat’l Geographic tie up to work on global warming
Dhaka, Apr 19 – Russian state nuclear agency Rosatom has tied up with National Geographic Channel to work on global warming.
‘Kalbaishakhi sqalls sweep over capital Dhaka on 1st
A nor’wester coupled with a hailstorm swept the capital on Saturday, the first day of Bangla New Year, inflicting sufferings on the Pahela Baishakh revellers.
On the hunt for the photo that could change our future
Dear Mostafa, This photo above was taken as I perched on the edge of a Zodiac boat while on an expedition to Antarctica last month. While I tried to absorb the scale and beauty of these icebergs, it was also…
Violent storm uproots pillars stones of Taj Mahal
A violent storm has destroyed two ancient pillars at the entryways to the Taj Mahal, an official said Thursday, underscoring the fragility of the centuries-old marble monument to love.
Sustaining progress in transition countries
Cihan Sultanoğlu New York – In the World Bank’s most recent “Doing Business” report, half of the Eastern European and Central Asian countries included in the global ranking were among the top 50. As a measure of economic maturity, the…
Climate Chance Summit Africa: 28-29 June
The Climate Chance Association and the Assembly of Regions and Districts of Ivory Coast (ARDCI) co-organize a regional Summit dedicated to Climate Action in Africa: the Climate Chance Summit Africa 2018, which will be held on 28-29 June 2018 in…