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What You Need to Know About COP28 & Upcoming COP31 with India?

COP28 is an important event where world leaders will discuss how to tackle the global climate crisis. COP28 stands for Conference of the Parties, and it is the 28th annual meeting of the countries that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1992. The Event will take place in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from 30 November to 12 December 2023. Some…

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Court Circular | 16th February 2023

Buckingham Palace

His Excellency Mr Bader Mohammed Al Mantheri was received in audience by The King today and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Sultanate of Oman to the Court of St James’s. His Excellency Mr Thani Thongphakdi was received in audience by The King and presented the Letters of Recall of his predecessor and his own Letters of Credence as Ambassador from the Kingdom of Thailand to the Court of St James’s. Mrs Thongphakdi was also received by His Majesty. Mr Thomas Drew (Director General Defence and Intelligence for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was present. The King this afternoon attended a Reception at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, to celebrate Milton Keynes’ new status as a City, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Countess Howe). His Majesty met community groups representing charitable, business, faith, environmental and arts organisations in Milton Keynes. The King afterwards visited Milton Keynes Food Bank, 14 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, and was received by Ms Fola Komolafe (Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire) and Ms Louisa Hobbs (Operations Manager). His Majesty met staff, volunteers and representatives from local partner schools and organisations and viewed the foodbank’s new Mobile Top-Up Shop. The King later received His Excellency Dr Sultan Al Jaber (United Arab Emirates’ Special Envoy for Climate Change and President Designate of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties). Mr Vinod Tailor (Deputy Lieutenant of Bedfordshire) was present at London Luton Airport this morning upon the Arrival of The President of the Republic of Poland and welcomed His Excellency on behalf of His Majesty. The King and The Queen Consort were represented by Sir Nicholas Coleridge at the Memorial Service for Dame Vivienne Westwood (Fashion Designer) which was held in Southwark Cathedral, London SE1, this afternoon.

St James’s Palace

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, today carried out the following engagements in New Zealand. Her Royal Highness this morning visited Havana Coffee Works Limited Roastery, 163 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington. The Princess Royal, Patron, New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated, later visited the Wellington Group at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, 610 Paekakariki Hill Road, Porirua. Her Royal Highness, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, this afternoon opened the new Wellington Mission site, Shed 39, CentrePort Wellington, Aotea Quay, Port of Wellington. The Princess Royal, President, the Mission to Seafarers Limited, afterwards unveiled the Foundation Stone for the Mission to Seafarers and Merchant Navy Memorial at Wellington Cathedral of Saint Paul, 2 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington. Her Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals, this evening attended a Reception at Government House, Wellington. The Princess Royal, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals, afterwards attended a Dinner at Government House given by the Governor-General of New Zealand (the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro).

Kensington Palace

The Duke of Gloucester, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Army Medical Corps, this afternoon received Major General Alan Hawley upon relinquishing his appointment as Representative Colonel Commandant and Brigadier Robin Simpson upon assuming the appointment.

St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) at Leuchars Station, St Andrews, Fife.

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El galardón mundial pionero del Gobierno de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) en materia de sostenibilidad y humanitarismo, Premio Zayed a la Sostenibilidad ha cerrado las inscripciones para su ciclo de premios correspondiente a 2025. Se han recibido un total de 5,980 candidaturas procedentes de 156 países en las seis categorías del Premio: Salud, Alimentos, Energía, Agua, Acción por el Clima y Escuelas Secundarias Globales. El ciclo de 2025 mostró un interés diverso y amplio en varias categorías de sostenibilidad, en las que destacan candidaturas de Centroamérica y El Caribe. La categoría de Acción por el Clima fue la que más sobresalió, representando el 33% del total de candidaturas, subrayando así la postura proactiva de la región en cuestiones medioambientales y su dedicación a encontrar soluciones innovadoras para la resiliencia climática. Las categorías de Alimentos y Escuelas Secundarias registraron una participación significativa, con un 18% y un 16%, respectivamente. Esto demuestra un fuerte enfoque regional en la agricultura sostenible y la educación, reconociendo la importancia de formar a la próxima generación de líderes en sostenibilidad. La categoría de Salud recibió un 13.9% de las propuestas, mientras que la de Agua representó el 11% y la de Energía el 8%. Esta diversidad en las propuestas no solo evidencia una comprensión profunda de los desafíos complejos que enfrenta la región, sino también una dedicación firme a abordarlos desde múltiples frentes. Este enfoque holístico subraya la capacidad de la región para innovar y liderar en el ámbito de la sostenibilidad global. Este año, el Premio aceptó candidaturas en varios idiomas, entre ellos, español, árabe, francés, inglés, mandarín, portugués y ruso, lo que fomenta la inclusión, garantiza una participación más amplia y permite que estén representadas diversas perspectivas de distintas regiones y culturas. La convocatoria de este año ha registrado un notable aumento del 15% en el número de candidaturas presentadas por pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME), organizaciones sin fines de lucro y escuelas secundarias. Un análisis detallado revela una tendencia predominante en todas las categorías: un número significativo de soluciones aprovechan el poder de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), la Big Data, el Blockchain, la impresión 3D y las aplicaciones biotecnológicas, lo que revela la importancia de la innovación tecnológica para impulsar el progreso hacia la sostenibilidad. A nivel general, las categorías de Alimentos (1,255) y Acción por el Clima (1,532) han sido las que más candidaturas han recibido, seguidas de Salud (997), Escuelas Secundarias Globales (906), Energía (669) y Agua (621). S.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Ministro de Industria y Tecnología Avanzada de los EAU, Director General del Premio Zayed a la Sostenibilidad y Presidente de la COP28, expresó: “Durante los últimos 16 años, el Premio Zayed a la Sostenibilidad ha apoyado soluciones innovadoras que abordan retos mundiales urgentes y tienen un impacto concreto en comunidades de todo el mundo. Inspirado por el compromiso del Jeque Zayed con el humanitarismo y el desarrollo sostenible inclusivo y centrado en las personas, el Premio ha transformado la vida de más de 384 millones de personas”. “Estamos muy animados por el número récord de solicitudes que hemos recibido de todos los continentes. Esta abrumadora respuesta, especialmente de jóvenes y organizaciones del Sur Global, refuerza nuestra creencia de que las innovaciones que aprovechan tecnologías de vanguardia como la inteligencia artificial, junto con enfoques impulsados por la comunidad, son clave para abordar eficazmente el cambio climático e impulsar el progreso social y medioambiental”, añadió. Los ganadores del Premio Zayed a la Sostenibilidad se darán a conocer en la Ceremonia de entrega de Premios, que se celebrará el 14 de enero de 2025 en el marco de la Semana de la Sostenibilidad de Abu Dhabi. Innovaciones en pro de la Sostenibilidad...

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Official reception ceremony welcomes UAE President on state visit to China World

An official reception ceremony was held today in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People to mark the state visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the People’s Republic of China. His Highness was welcomed by Chinese President His Excellency Xi Jinping and a number of senior officials. His Highness joined President Xi to inspect the guard of honour and witness performances of the UAE and Chinese national anthems. The official reception ceremony also included a welcome by Chinese children waving the flags of both countries in honour of the UAE President’s visit. The UAE President exchanged greetings with the Chinese government officials in attendance, and President Xi was introduced to the UAE delegation accompanying His Highness on the visit. The delegation included H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Sheikh Zayed bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs; Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO); Jassim Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi; Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport and Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Hussein Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China; Staff Brigadier Musallam Al Rashidi, Director of the Office of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces; Khaled Al Shehhi, Deputy Chief of the UAE Mission to China; Tareq Al Hosani, Secretary-General of the Tawazun Council; and Muammar Abushehab, CEO of Tawazun Council. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News. Source link via The Novum Times

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Loss and damage-fonds een feit

Bij de opening van 28ste Klimaatconferentie van de Verenigde Naties (VN) in Dubai, heeft COP28-voorzitter dr. Sultan Al Jaber benadrukt dat er op het stuk van klimaatactie ambitieuze besluiten genomen zullen worden om klimaatverandering tegen te gaan en 1,5 °C binnen handbereik te houden. COP28, die op vrijdag 30 november van start ging, kende dan ook meteen een mijlpaal, namelijk een historische overeenkomst om het “Loss and damage”-fonds te operationaliseren, waaruit ontwikkelingslanden die bijzonder kwetsbaar zijn voor de negatieve gevolgen van klimaatverandering, kunnen putten. De COP28-voorzitter noemde dit het resultaat van “het harde werk van veel mensen gedurende vele jaren”. Hij legde vooral de nadruk op de snelheid die de wereld aan de dag heeft gelegd om dit fonds operationeel te krijgen, en wel binnen een jaar nadat partijen hierover in Sharm El Sheikh overeenstemming hadden bereikt. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi zal op zaterdag 2 december 2023 Surinames visie op klimaatverandering delen met de aanwezige staatshoofden, regeringsleiders en overige functionarissen op de conferentie in de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten (VAE). Hij zal tegelijkertijd ook het standpunt van de G77-landen kenbaar maken. President Santokhi vertoeft in Dubai vergezeld door minister Albert Ramdin van Buitenlandse Zaken, International Business en Internationale Samenwerking (BIBIS) en Marciano Dasai van Ruimtelijke Ordening en Milieu (ROM), die ondersteund wordt door zijn team van klimaat- en milieudeskundigen. Read the full article

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COP 28 - Mais de 120 países apoiam a Declaração sobre Clima e Saúde

A Presidência da COP28, em colaboração com a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), anunciou hoje uma nova "Declaração da COP28 dos EAU sobre Clima e Saúde". Este documento histórico, endossado por 123 países, foi revelado durante a Cúpula Mundial de Ação Climática, marcando um reconhecimento mundial sem precedentes da necessidade urgente de proteger as comunidades e preparar os sistemas de saúde para lidar com impactos relacionados ao clima, como calor extremo, poluição do ar e doenças infecciosas. A Visão por Trás da Declaração Desenvolvida com o apoio de vários 'países campeões', incluindo Brasil, Malawi, Reino Unido, Estados Unidos, Holanda, Quênia, Fiji, Índia, Egito, Serra Leoa e Alemanha, esta ação conjunta surge num momento crítico. Com quase 9 milhões de mortes anuais devido à poluição do ar e 189 milhões de pessoas expostas a eventos climáticos extremos anualmente, a urgência de uma resposta global é clara. O Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Presidente da COP28, destacou a importância da declaração: “Os impactos das mudanças climáticas estão à nossa porta, tornando-se uma das maiores ameaças à saúde humana no século 21.” A Crise Climática como uma Crise de Saúde Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Diretor-Geral da OMS, reforçou que "a crise climática é uma crise de saúde". Ele agradeceu aos EAU por priorizar a saúde em sua presidência da COP28 e acolheu a declaração, que sublinha a necessidade de construir sistemas de saúde resilientes ao clima e de baixo carbono. O Presidente do Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, enfatizou que as mudanças climáticas estão afetando a saúde e o bem-estar das comunidades. Ele compartilhou a experiência direta de seu país com eventos climáticos extremos que deslocaram milhares de cidadãos e provocaram surtos de doenças infecciosas. Principais Áreas de Ação A Declaração abrange uma série de áreas de ação no cruzamento entre clima e saúde, incluindo: Construção de sistemas de saúde mais resilientes ao clima.Fortalecimento da colaboração intersectorial para reduzir emissões e maximizar os benefícios de saúde da ação climática.Aumento do financiamento para soluções climáticas e de saúde.Os signatários também se comprometeram a incorporar metas de saúde em seus planos nacionais de clima e a melhorar a colaboração internacional para enfrentar os riscos à saúde das mudanças climáticas. Financiamento: Um Motor Crítico para o Sucesso Reconhecendo a importância do financiamento, a Presidência da COP28 se uniu a diversas organizações para desvendar um conjunto de dez princípios para reforçar o financiamento para soluções de clima e saúde. Parceiros coletivos se comprometeram a dedicar US$ 1 bilhão para enfrentar as crescentes necessidades da crise climática e de saúde. Iniciativas e Compromissos Financeiros Diversas organizações, incluindo o Banco Asiático de Desenvolvimento, a Fundação Bill & Melinda Gates, a Wellcome Trust, a Bloomberg Philanthropies, e a Fundação Rockefeller, anunciaram compromissos financeiros significativos para apoiar a pesquisa e as ações relacionadas ao clima e à saúde. Olhando para o Futuro No Dia da Saúde da COP28, ministros da Saúde e delegações de saúde de mais de 100 países participarão do primeiro Ministério do Clima e Saúde na COP. Este evento representa um passo crucial para aumentar o financiamento e as intervenções que protegerão e promoverão a saúde humana no contexto das mudanças climáticas. Notas para os Editores - COP28 EAU A COP28 EAU, que ocorrerá na Cidade Expo de Dubai de 30 de novembro a 12 de dezembro de 2023, reunirá mais de 70.000 participantes. Esta conferência incluirá a primeira Avaliação Global de Estoque conforme mandatado pelo Acordo de Paris, e os EAU liderarão um processo para acelerar o progresso na transição energética global e ação climática inclusiva. Com informações da COP28 Read the full article

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COP28, brings together world leaders to present on progress and ambition across all pillars of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as adopted in the Paris Agreement in 2015. The Conference will also provide momentum and guidance for the remainder of the COP, will be presided over by COP28 President-Designate Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber of the United Arab Emirates. #bbnewsinternational #corp #bulletinews #dailynews  #worldnews #trendingnews #newsoftheday #newsupdates #newsmedia #newsdaily #newsroom #internationaleditor www.bbnewsin.com

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It's shaping up to be a great year for the fossil fuel industry.

US oil production has smashed all previous records. Majors like Exxon and Chevron posted record first quarter profits. And when the International Energy Agency briefly seized the headlines projecting demand for oil, coal, and gas would peak by 2030, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quickly fired back, "It is an extremely risky and impractical narrative to dismiss fossil fuels, or to suggest that they are at the beginning of their end."

Now, with the UN's COP 28 climate summit in Dubai approaching, the industry is targeting perhaps its greatest coup yet: Setting the course – and limits – of the global response to the climate crisis.

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The industry has reason to be optimistic. With the United Arab Emirates – an OPEC member and the world's seventh-largest oil producer – hosting, the industry gets COP 28 on home turf. Plus, with the executive tasked with leading talks – Dr. Sultan Al Jaber – balancing the COP presidency with his day job as CEO of the UAE's national oil company, it also gets control of the agenda.

How has that translated so far? At previous COPs, the industry has sent hundreds of lobbyists. Now at COP 28, oil producers will officially have a seat at the table in negotiations. (Heck, they even get their own pavilion).

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COP28 Presidency receives 'Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for COP28' at Global Faith Leaders' Summit

COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber addressed the Global Faith Leaders’ Summit in Abu Dhabi, received the Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement on climate change from faith leaders and promised to carry their message forward to the world at COP28. The Faith Leaders’ Summit was convened under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and was attended by Sheikh…

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Uniting for Climate Action: COP28 President Urges Global Cooperation and Urgency in Pre-COP Address

In a compelling call for international unity, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the President of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), has underscored the crucial need for collective action on climate change. During the opening session of Pre-COP, a preparatory meeting ahead of the main COP28 conference in Dubai, Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging global leaders to unite and deliver tangible climate action.

With COP28 set to commence in Dubai later this month, countries are aiming to strike a deal addressing gaps in the implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement, particularly focusing on the crucial 1.5 degrees Celsius warming limit. Pre-COP, currently underway in Abu Dhabi, has seen a record-breaking turnout, with over 70 ministers and 100 delegations, highlighting the unprecedented global interest in climate discussions.

Dr. Al Jaber acknowledged the existing divisions on the global stage but stressed the paramount importance of unity in addressing the climate crisis. He urged the international community to convey a message of hope, solidarity, stability, and prosperity, emphasizing that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius remains an achievable goal.

While acknowledging progress made since the Paris Agreement, Dr. Al Jaber emphasized that the world is not moving swiftly enough to meet climate targets. He urged parties to enhance their agreement formulation processes, prioritize long-term strategies over short-term interests, and deliver robust responses to the Global Stocktake.

Key areas of focus outlined by the COP28 President included achieving strong mitigation outcomes, comprehensive adaptation agreements, and innovative financial solutions. He also addressed the contentious issue of fossil fuels, calling for consensus and pragmatism in negotiating texts related to fossil fuels and renewables. Positive momentum was noted in the sector, with over 20 oil and gas companies committing to ending methane emissions by 2030.

In terms of finance, Dr. Al Jaber stressed the necessity of directing capital flows to areas most in need, particularly in the Global South, to rebuild trust in developing nations. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling previous promises, including the $100 billion pledge, expressing gratitude for efforts made by countries like Germany and Canada in this regard.

Dr. Al Jaber concluded his address with a powerful reminder, stating that the world is watching, and it is time for leaders to unite, take responsibility, and ensure the success of this critical climate action process. He reiterated, “This process must not fail. We have to come through. We must deliver in Dubai.” The call to action echoes around the globe as nations prepare to join forces in the fight against climate change.

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COP28 President-Designate and Bangladesh Prime Minister Commit to Climate-Smart Initiatives and Food Systems Transformation

In a recent visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh, COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber emphasized his action agenda, centered on accelerating a just energy transition, refining climate finance, prioritizing people’s lives and livelihoods, and fostering inclusive practices in all actions. Dr. Al Jaber met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with both leaders expressing a shared commitment to…

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