COP28 wasn’t just another climate summit filled with speeches and handshakes. It was a pit stop where the world hit the gas pedal on its energy transition with the launch of the Global Decarbonization Accelerator (GDA) – a game-changer that promises to rewrite the energy rulebook. This isn’t just another green wishlist. The GDA is a concrete commitment from…
The World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in December marked a significant shift in the global approach to climate change. It was not a mere forum for empty promises and distant targets but a pivotal moment where food systems were thrust into the spotlight as a linchpin for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Leaders from 176 nations came together…
the winds of change howled through Dubai as COP28 witnessed a historic convergence. 197 nations, united by a singular purpose – to tackle climate change head-on. This wasn’t just a summit; it was a turning point, a collective awakening to the gravity of the situation and a resolute vow to act. Climate finance, the lifeblood of climate action, finally…
COP28 WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT A Turning Point for Global Climate Action The World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) held on December 1 and 2 was a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. Leaders from 176 nations convened, united in their commitment to take stronger, immediate action in line with the Paris Agreement’s Global Stocktake. The urgency was…
By Anthony Muchoki AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has characterized COP28 as a turning point in the dialogue surrounding food systems, bringing #FoodSystems into the heart of mainstream discussions at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She emphasized that this landmark decision represents a watershed moment in the young history…
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – The COP28 Presidency, in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives, securing an initial USD $1.7 billion in committed financing aimed at concurrently addressing climate and biodiversity objectives. Alongside this significant funding announcement, H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, emphasized the…
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – The COP28 Presidency has made a resounding declaration as 134 world leaders endorse its groundbreaking agriculture, food, and climate action declaration. In a landmark announcement, the Presidency also unveiled the mobilization of over USD$2.5 billion in funding to bolster food security while combating climate change, along with a pioneering partnership between the…
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a historic collaboration, nations and institutions from Africa and the Middle East have come together under the guidance of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to unveil the groundbreaking “Africa and Middle East SAFE Initiative,” a bold endeavor with a $10 billion investment commitment. This initiative, aimed at Scaling-up Agriculture…
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking announcement at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Vice President Kamala Harris declared that the United States will pledge a substantial $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), signaling a significant commitment to accelerate global climate action. However, this pledge is contingent on approval from the U.S. Congress….
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the process of making the world a better place for now and for the future delegates from nearly 200 countries, presidents, leaders of business and finance, and representatives of civil society gathered in Dubai for the COP28 climate conference with the aim of fast-tracking the transition to a clean-energy future. Thoughtful leaders will drill down…