Ambassador Walton Webson By Ambassador Walton Webson, Chair of AOSIS, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations The frenetic atmosphere in Glasgow has dissipated. The media spotlight...
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Verdicts on COP26 depend almost entirely on the expectations of those delivering them. Younger generations, activists and casual bystanders - no doubt influenced by rallying cries such as John Kerry’s...
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The movement to shift away from fossil fuels is gathering pace. Today, 10 national and sub-national governments, led by Costa Rica and Denmark, announced the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance...
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Here is the summary of the ninth day of the COP26 in Glasgow on November 10, 2021: US Chinese joint statement Washington and Beijing released a surprise joint statement. Two...
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Last night 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia tried to remove any mention of fossil fuels from the COP26 deal - this is a pattern of behaviour from Riyadh that has seen them try...
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Here are the top stories compiled from major international English-language news outlets. Announcements China and US at odds on many issues, agree on a surprise climate deal (NYtimes) Draft deal calls...
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Thirty-three countries, representing 18% of the global car market, have committed to accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Twenty-three of these countries, accounting for 10% of the market, explicitly...
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After 10 days of frantic negotiating, wrangling and compromise, the first draft (emphasis on draft) of the final COP text has landed. The verdict? Unbalanced and disappointing, but the basis...
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Usually a large presence at COPs, this year oil and gas companies have been deliberately sidelined, leaving them feeling a little miffed. Quite why large oil companies, whose products directly...
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Here is the summary of the ninth day of the World Leaders Summit in Glasgow on November 10, 2021: Text for 1.5°C Drafts of the main political documents due in...
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