Tag: climate finance
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Trump Greenland News LIVE: Davos-bound Plane Returns to Washington Over Electrical Issue, and What WEF Really Is
Live Update: Trump’s Davos-Bound Plane Returns to Washington In a twist of travel misfortune, a plane carrying a high-profile attendee associated with President Donald Trump has returned to Washington after reporting an electrical issue. The development interrupts a planned journey to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where leaders and influencers gather to…
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US Climate Retreat Threatens Global Rights and Cooperation
A climate retreat with expansive implications The Trump administration’s announcement to withdraw the United States from more than 60 international organizations, conventions, and treaties marks a drastic shift in how the world addresses climate change. By stepping back from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other pivotal agreements, the US signals…
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Dompreh Champions Inclusive Growth and Green Industrialisation in Abu Dhabi Dialogue
Ghana’s Voice for Inclusive Growth Returns to the Global Stage In a landmark appearance at a high-level international dialogue in Abu Dhabi, minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh represents Ghana with a clear mandate: to place inclusive growth and green industrialisation at the center of sustainable development discussions. As a senior parliamentarian and advocate for equitable…
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Climate Cooperation Will Suffer as the U.S. Disengages From International Commitments
Introduction: A Global Alarm Bell The United States’ decision to withdraw from more than 60 international organizations, many tied to the United Nations, signals a significant shift in the country’s approach to multilateral diplomacy. While the immediate political calculus may focus on domestic reforms and sovereignty, the long-term ramifications reach deep into the heart of…
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Climate Cooperation at Risk as the U.S. Disengages Globally
Overview: A Redirection in Global Climate Leadership The United States’ decision to pull back from more than 60 international organizations, many of which are linked to the United Nations, raises alarms about the future of climate cooperation. The administration argues that this pullback is a necessary recalibration of priorities and resources. Critics, however, warn that…
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Determinants of Solar Access in Ethiopia: Urban vs Rural
Introduction Solar energy holds promise for accelerating Ethiopia’s climate resilience and development goals. Yet access to modern, affordable solar power varies dramatically between urban centers and rural communities. Understanding the determinants that enable or impede solar energy adoption is essential for policies that promote equitable transitions away from fossil fuels and toward reliable, clean electricity…
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Kenya Hosts Pan-African Journalists in Search of a Just Transition Through Information
Overview: A Continental Call to Action In a landmark gathering in Kenya, African journalists convened from December 18 to 20, 2025, to forge shared continental priorities on the just transition—an approach that aligns climate action with social equity. The workshop brought reporters, editors, and media trainers together to dissect how climate change is already reshaping…
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Ten Years After Paris: Redoubling Global Climate Ambition
Ten Years After Paris: The Journey Since COP21 Ten years have passed since the historic COP21 summit in Paris, where 195 countries united to pledge a course toward limiting global warming. The Paris Agreement set a framework: each country would submit its own nationally determined contributions (NDCs), sharpen its policies over time, and report on…
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GEF Approves $372 Million to Tackle Global Environmental Challenges and Kickstarts New Investment Cycle
GEF Announces $372 Million Funding to Accelerate Global Environmental Action The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial funding package of $372 million to advance environmental protection worldwide. This decision marks a critical step as the agency gears up for a new cycle of investments, signaling renewed momentum for biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and…
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GEF Approves $372 Million in Global Funding to Tackle Environmental Challenges and Kick Off a New Investment Cycle
Global Environmental Facility Announces $372 Million in New Funding The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a substantial $372 million in funding to combat pressing environmental challenges around the world. This allocation marks the start of a new cycle of investments designed to accelerate action on climate change, biodiversity protection, land degradation, and sustainable consumption…