Tag: Climate Action
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Global Energy Efficiency Progress Accelerates in 2025
Momentum builds as global energy efficiency progress accelerates in 2025 Global progress on energy efficiency is set to pick up pace in 2025, according to the latest annual update from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report signals stronger momentum in improving how we use energy across sectors, underscoring energy security, economic competitiveness, and climate…
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Energy Efficiency Gains Accelerate in 2025, IEA Finds
Global momentum grows for energy efficiency in 2025 The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global progress on energy efficiency is accelerating in 2025, signaling stronger momentum in a critical pillar of energy security and economic competitiveness. As governments, businesses, and households increasingly adopt efficiency measures, the world is witnessing tangible reductions in energy consumption,…
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Nigeria joins $25m push to curb methane and super pollutants
New global effort targets methane and other super pollutants Nigeria has been selected as one of seven pioneer countries to benefit from an initial $25 million funding package under the Super Pollutant Country Action Accelerator. The global initiative is designed to accelerate action on methane and other super pollutants that contribute to climate change and…
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Ivana Bacik’s Conference Speech Signals a Green-Driven Reconfiguration for Labour
Headline moment: a shift from red to green In a speech that caught many by surprise at the Labour Party’s annual conference, Ivana Bacik signalled a major reorientation for the party. Rather than centring exclusively on traditional red-flag themes of class struggle and workers’ rights, Bacik wrapped herself in the green flag, underscoring a commitment…
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Ivana Bacik Heralds a Green Turn for Labour at Conference
Ivana Bacik signals a green shift for Labour In a political moment that surprised many observers, Ivana Bacik used the Labour Party’s annual conference to frame a green future as a cornerstone of the party’s platform. The speech, which was anticipated to reaffirm traditional labour values, instead leaned into environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and sustainable…
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Ivana Bacik Signals Green Step-Change for Irish Labour
Introduction: A Speech that Reframed Labour’s Identity In a keynote address at the Labour Party’s annual conference, Ivana Bacik signaled a notable shift for the party in Ireland. Rather than focusing solely on traditional red-line economic battles, she embraced the color of the future—the green flag. The moment was not merely ceremonial; it framed Labour’s…
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African Leaders Unite for Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration at COP31 2026
African Leaders Set Sights on a Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration In a bold move toward integrating wildlife protection with climate policy, African leaders have agreed to pave the way for a Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration. The plan is to unveil this landmark commitment during COP31 in 2026, signaling a unified regional…
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African Leaders Pave Way for Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration at COP31
Background: A Cohesive African Push for Wildlife Integrity The idea of a Global Wildlife for Climate Action Declaration is gaining traction among African leaders who, at a recent side event during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, signaled their intent to push this framework forward. The move reflects a growing consensus across the continent that wildlife preservation…
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Gender Equality Must Be Central to Global Climate Action, Says UN Women
UN Women makes a bold call as COP30 opens in Belém With world leaders gathering in Belém, Brazil for the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), UN Women has issued a clarion call: gender equality must be central to all climate action. The agency argues that without a transformative, well-funded, and accountable Gender Action Plan…
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Why Gender Equality Must Drive Global Climate Action at COP30
Introduction: Putting Gender at the Heart of Climate Action As world leaders convene in Belém, Brazil for COP30, the call from UN Women is clear: gender equality must be central to climate action. The organization is advocating for a transformative, well-funded, and accountable Gender Action Plan (GAP) that unites climate strategies with robust gender considerations.…