Following massive rallies around the world for climate action, young people highlight plans to mobilize and accelerate action New York, 21 September—A day after thousands of young people marched and rallied for urgent climate action, young leaders brought their message to the United Nations for the Youth Climate Summit, the opening salvo of the three […]
In the face of worsening climate crisis, UN Summit delivers new pathways and practical actions to shift global response into higher gear
Summit convened by UN Secretary-General demonstrates surge of engagement to reduce emissions and protect people against increasing impacts of climate change Leaders from government, business, and civil society today are to announce potentially far-reaching steps to confront climate change at the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Action Summit in New York. As carbon pollution, temperatures, and […]
Confronting the new climate reality in Asia and the Pacific
Kaveh Zahedi In less than ten days world leaders will be gathering at the United Nations in New York for the Climate Action Summit. Their goal is simple; to increase ambition and accelerate action in the face of a mounting climate emergency. For many this means ambition and action that enables countries to decarbonize their […]
Climate Change and Water Cooperation in Central Asia – Shared challenges, joint strategy
nCa Report Ashgabat, 6 June 2017 (nCa) — It is ruthlessly impartial. When treated with respect and responsibility, it rewards you handsomely. Neglected and abused, it punishes you vehemently. It doesn’t recognize political boundaries. It has the power to decide whether this planet will remain able to sustain human life. —– It is ENVIRONMENT. * […]