COP28 was a significant COP for nuclear energy, being referred to as the ‘nuclear COP’ by many people. This is primarily because of two key accomplishments: Declaration to triple nuclear energy capacity by more than 20 countries. ‘Nuclear’ being included in the final COP decision text for the first time. These things didn’t happen overnight; …
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The conclusion of COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates marks the end of the first Global Stocktake set forth by the Paris Agreement. This process, which largely assesses the progress of countries at achieving their nationally determined contributions and collective progress towards keeping global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, lays the groundwork for …
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Climate change is exacerbating the gender divide Approximately half of the world’s GDP is dependent on the sustainable management of ecosystems. With 1.2 billion jobs in farming, fishing, forestry, and tourism at risk due to climate change, up to 158 million more women and girls may be pushed into poverty globally by mid-century––16 million more …
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COP 28 is the most significant annual climate change conference of 2023, hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Organized with the support of oil companies and executives, it promises a smoother transition to green energy and the end of the fossil fuel era. Representatives and heads of state from 154 countries worldwide convened to discuss …
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As a former employee and scholarship beneficiary of an oil and gas company in a developing country, COP28 presented an intriguing paradox. This industry, notorious for historically denying climate science, was about to discuss its role in combating climate change. The setting was fittingly ironic - the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, chaired by an oil …
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COP28 is a wonderful tapestry of contradiction As a dual MBA/MS in Sustainability student at the University of Michigan, focusing on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems, my time at COP28 was an intense and eye-opening experience. Leaving COP28, optimism, and skepticism wrestled in my chest, a tangled knot mirroring the complexities of the conference …
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