The UAE’s climate envoy also said the goal of limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial level is “just non-negotiable” UAE’s COP28 president-designate Sultan Al Jaber said his country will explore all opportunities for partnership with India to contribute to its high-growth-low-carbon pathway. Al Jaber also said the goal of limiting […]
Climate Change
Target of 1.5°C global warming ‘non-negotiable’, says COP28 president designate
The UAE will explore all opportunities to partner with India and contribute to its “high growth, low carbon pathway”, said COP28 president designate Sultan Al Jaber. New Delhi: Keeping the 1.5 degrees C target for global warming alive is “non-negotiable”, COP28 President Designate Sultan Al Jaber said on Wednesday at an event in the Indian […]
What is environmental sustainability?
Environmental sustainability is the practice of ensuring responsible stewardship of our planet. reen is here to stay. Whatever else our societies and economies may face—global pandemics, protracted war—the climate challenge is a constant and will become thornier for future generations. Environmental sustainability is the practice of protecting our planet from degradation and restoring natural ecosystems […]
China launches climate prediction model for wind and solar power – EQ Mag
BEIJING : China has launched a national wind and solar resources climate prediction model to enable provincial authorities to forecast energy demand and supply, the central government said on Friday. The model, which provides data and graphic predictions on major variables in renewable energy supply, such as wind speed and solar radiation, as well as […]
How Multilateral Development Banks Can Use Policy-Based Financing to Support Climate-Resilient Economies – EQ Mag
Multilateral development banks can help developing countries achieve economic stability by repurposing policy-based financing for low-carbon, climate resilient development as impacts from climate change continue to add costs in already debt-burdened economies. After making a joint declaration in 2017 to align with the Paris Agreement on climate change, most multilateral development banks (MDBs) will start […]
5 Priorities for Urban Climate Action in 2023 and Beyond – EQ Mag
We now have less than seven years to cut emissions in half in order to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees C, the limit scientists say is necessary for averting some of the most dangerous climate impacts. 2022 saw flooding, drought and severe heat waves kill thousands and affect millions of lives around the world, […]
German climate envoy Jennifer Morgan calls India’s climate goals impressive – EQ Mag
On Wednesday, German Special Envoy for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan called the collaboration between India and Germany deep and hailed India’s climate goals. She believes that both countries can work together in areas such as renewables, green hydrogen, and energy efficiency, especially during a time when the world is vulnerable. Morgan, the special envoy […]
‘Fight climate change, not each other,’ says UAE COP28 leader to activists – EQ Mag
The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on the world to fight climate change, not each other, addressing the anger activists felt over his selection. Sultan al-Jaber, the CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., also described the upcoming United Nations negotiations as an unprecedented opportunity to […]
Green credit programme will help mitigate climate change and ensure ecosystem sustainability – EQ Mag
CO2 removal solutions: A buyer’s perspective – EQ Mag
As climate change impact becomes increasingly apparent, the adoption of decarbonization commitments is accelerating. Companies are acting rapidly and decisively to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and neutralize residual emissions. It’s becoming clear that keeping the rise in global temperatures below 1.5°C will need an increased focus on CO2 removal (CDR)—taking CO2 out of the atmosphere through […]