Tag: Climate Change

Fresh UK-EU collaboration on AI to unlock new avenues for innovation and research
Europe

Fresh UK-EU collaboration on AI to unlock new avenues for innovation and research

Building on the UK’s new deal with the EU, plans launched to supercharge AI collaboration across Europe. From:Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Feryal Clark MP Press Release – Published 27 May 2025 Healthcare treatments, clean energy technologies and advanced breakthroughs that could transform lives across the UK are within reach, as the government backs plans for a new AI collaboration with Europe – driving growth and delivering … Continue reading Fresh UK-EU collaboration on AI to unlock new avenues for innovation and research

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Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education
Europe

Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education

Press Release – Skopje, 9 May 2025: Today many classrooms across North Macedonia moved outdoors as more than 20,000 primary and secondary school students and over 1,000 teachers joined the nationwide clean-up initiative, Generalka Weekend. Together they participated in practical experiments and workshops to promote environment protection and climate change awareness. Through eco lessons and clean-up activities, students turned environmental action into hands-on education. In addition to the clean-up … Continue reading Over 20,000 students join national environmental action through education

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Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard
Africa

Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

Press Release – 12 May 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia/Geneva – Extreme weather and climate change impacts are hitting every single aspect of socio-economic development in Africa and exacerbating hunger, insecurity and displacement, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report. Key messages The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year, depending on the dataset, and the … Continue reading Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard

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UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies
Middle East

UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies

Training sessions bringing together 590 participants from various sectors have helped raise awareness of Türkiye’s fight against climate change and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders Press Release – May 5, 2025 – Achieving long-term climate goals is only possible through holistic, inclusive, and knowledge -based policy processes. With this understanding, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a comprehensive series of capacity-building trainings under the Capacity Building … Continue reading UNDP supports Türkiye in strengthening its long-term climate strategies

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United States

East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

Washington DC, April 24, 2025— In 2024, East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outpaced most regions in economic growth. To sustain this momentum and generate jobs, EAP countries must navigate global uncertainty and tackle long-term challenges tied to shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. In its 2025 Regional Economic Update, the World Bank projects that growth in EAP will slow down to 4.0 percent in 2025, compared … Continue reading East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

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Europe

Greenpeace comment on Joint Leaders Session on Climate and Just Transition

New York – In response to the UN Secretary General’s remarks following a meeting jointly convened by the Secretary-General, António Guterres and President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of their joint mobilization strategy leading up to the COP30 UN Climate Conference. Tracy Carty, Global Climate Politics Expert, Greenpeace International said: “Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the Secretary-General’s message – after meeting with leaders from … Continue reading Greenpeace comment on Joint Leaders Session on Climate and Just Transition

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UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts
Europe

UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

UNDP’s membership in the Santiago Network will strengthen support for communities facing unavoidable climate change consequences News Release – April 23, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland. 23 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce its membership in the Santiago Network, a global initiative that connects technical experts and organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable countries and communities confront the irreversible impacts of … Continue reading UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

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High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials
Europe

High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

Press Release – Brussels, 23rd April 2025 – Achieving Europe’s ambitious climate goals requires a significant shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. With the EU aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030—and up to 95% by 2050—there is an urgent need for scalable, sustainable energy solutions. Green hydrogen offers a versatile and clean alternative to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors. However, its … Continue reading High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

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Hottest March in Europe ever: Greenpeace calls for climate polluters to pay
Europe

Hottest March in Europe ever: Greenpeace calls for climate polluters to pay

Press Release – 08/04/2025 – Greenpeace European Unit Brussels, 08 April 2025 – Reacting to an announcement by the Copernicus Climate Change Service that March 2025 was the warmest ever March for Europe and the second-warmest March globally, as well as the 20th month in the last 21 months for which global-average surface air temperature was more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, Thomas Gelin, Greenpeace EU climate … Continue reading Hottest March in Europe ever: Greenpeace calls for climate polluters to pay

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