The Sixteenth General Conference of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) was held in a hybrid format from November 21 to 24. Hundreds of scientists — including TWAS fellows, TWAS Young Affiliates and…
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COP27: To go down in history as the African Implementation COP
Photo credit: Reuters. by Duncan MacFadyen COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik has been an excellent opportunity for Africa, and the world to ensure real change with regards to global warming. There is a massive opportunity for Africa to get it…
International Efforts to Combat Water Threats Are Announced at COP27
The effects of climate change on water supply and sea level rise were among the water issues that preoccupied delegations and organisations at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh. To try to combat the effects of climate change…
Could Türkiye become a gas hub for Europe?
– Türkiye is trying to take advantage of its good geographical location to become an energy hub between Russia, the world’s top exporter of natural gas, and the European market, even as the EU is trying to reduce its dependence…
From the African Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the Africa Industrialization Summit
Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents in the world, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Africa has been and remains the top focus of UNIDO’s efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development. At the United…
COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed today with a breakthrough agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. “This outcome moves us forward,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.…
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction.
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction. Eight policy measures that governments should take Joint message of World Future Council members and Right Livelihood Laureates to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) “Planet Earth is…
Stakeholders task incoming governments to sustain interventions on poverty alleviation
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have advised incoming governments after the 2023 general election to align and sustain national development plans and interventions to end poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They made the call during the High Level…
World population to hit 8 billion, UN says
A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world’s eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations. “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said…
From COP27 to G20: Global Youth Urge World Leaders to Uphold Multilateralism and Empower Young People
Ahead of G20, students from 15 prestigious universities in nine countries called on world leaders to empower young people and uphold the principles of multilateralism in order to transition net-zero carbon commitments into action. The call to action comes from…
