Cop28 articles
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We must build on the momentum of Cop28
The Cop28 UN climate summit last year in Dubai presented the international community with a clear mandate: Place nature at the very heart of climate action. Today being Earth Day and International Mother Earth Day is a timely moment for us to reflect on the nature-specific outcomes of Cop28. These days are a global call to action for environmental stewardship and a reminder of the interconnectedness of life on Earth. International Mother Earth Day, established by the UN in 2009, invites us to...
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I went to COP28. Now the real work begins.
As an international student at MIT, I find that the privileges I’ve experienced in the States have made me even more conscious of my nation’s struggles. Brief visits home remind me that in Jamaica, I can’t always count on what I often take for granted in Massachusetts: water flowing through the faucet, timely public transportation,…
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COP28 President urges parties to 'build on progress', help those most vulnerable to climate change
COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber addressed the first board meeting for the Loss and Damage Fund on Tuesday, where he urged parties to 'build on progress' and deliver 'lasting, positive, socio-economic impact' to help the most vulnerable to climate change. During his participation at the meeting, Al Jaber stated that while delivering an agreement to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28 was a breakthrough for climate progress, more effort is crucial. "While it took over three...