With COP29 currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the return of Donald Trump to the political stage, global climate policy is at a critical juncture. In this edition, we bring to your attention the potential shifts in U.S. climate actions. We also explore the challenges and opportunities facing nations of the Global South as they strive to balance development needs with climate action to meet international commitments.

PUBLICATIONS

COP 29: National Interests vs. Global South Goals 

 

This analysis explores how Southern nations address the dual challenge of development and environmental protection, focusing on climate finance, energy security, and alliances within a complex global landscape. Taking place in Azerbaijan, a major gas producer, COP29 brings a unique setting where the need for collective climate action intersects with national priorities ...Read more

Can Agriculture Be Africa's Key to a Sustainable Future? 

 

By prioritizing agriculture in national budgets, African nations have the chance to strengthen economies, increase productivity, and retain talent. How does this vision align with the goals of the AfCFTA to enhance intra-African trade and empower local farmers, contributing to a sustainable and resilient future for Africa through committed leadership? ...Read more

Les États-Unis : une superpuissance énergétique avec ou sans Donald Trump 

 

Les États-Unis sont le premier producteur mondial pour le pétrole, le gaz naturel, l’énergie nucléaire et les biocarburants. Ils sont le numéro deux pour les capacités solaires et éoliennes. Ils sont au quatrième rang pour le charbon et l’hydroélectricité. Ce pays est donc clairement une superpuissance énergétique et ces atouts énergétiques viennent renforcer la superpuissance américaine globale ...Lire plus

OPINIONS

Donald Trump’s Climate Policy 

 

This piece examines the potential shifts in U.S. climate policy. How could Trump’s support for fossil fuel industries disrupt clean energy advancements and emissions targets, potentially pulling the U.S. away from its climate commitments?... Read more

Politics and Climate Change 

 

The earth's warming trends are reaching critical highs, with each month now breaking records and underscoring the climate crisis we are already witnessing. This past spring’s catastrophic floods in Brazil serve as a stark example of how climate change, combined with natural events like El Niño, can magnify disaster. Yet, as political winds shift in influential countries, there's uncertainty about whether ambitious climate promises will translate into real action ... Read more

MULTIMEDIA

حديث الثلاثاء :آليات التمويل المناخي كركيزة لتحقيق الاقتصاد الأخضر

 

 في ظل التحديات البيئية المتزايدة وتأثيرات التغير المناخي المتفاقمة، أصبح التمويل المناخي ضرورةً ملحة لتعزيز الاقتصاد الأخضر. تقدم لنا لوري هايتايان، مديرة معهد حوكمة الموارد الطبيعية، وصابرين عمران، باحثة اقتصادية، رؤى حول كيفية توجيه الاستثمارات لدعم التحول إلى اقتصاد منخفض الكربون في منطقتنا ...شاهد 

Africafé: Advancing Africa's Climate and Bioeconomy Agenda 

 

This episode features Dr. Ousmane Badiane, Executive Chairperson of AKADEMIYA2063 discussing Africa's bioeconomy strategies. We explore how African nations are aligning with the Paris Agreement, addressing climate impacts on food systems, and integrating bioeconomy principles into policies for sustainable development ... Watch

 

COP29 Preview: Carbon Markets, Finance, and Human Mobility 

 

As COP29 unfolds in Baku, many critical climate issues are discussed and debated. This year’s conference is a pivotal moment for global climate action. Key topics on the agenda include the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, the complexities of Article 6, and the human dimension of climate change, particularly migration and displacement ...Listen

SPECIAL ISSUE

Join the climate conversation with over 40 insightful analyses, including Policy Briefs, Papers, and digital media, all addressing today’s most pressing climate challenges. In step with COP 29’s focus on climate finance and sustainable development, this special issue highlights our commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable solutions within the global climate agenda.

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