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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Climate Justice

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Namibia

Namibia Takes a Stand at the International Court of Justice on Climate Change

Namibia is making strides on the global stage, as it participates in the International Court of Justice’s proceedings on climate change. The Justice Ministry's Public Relations official Edmund //Khoaseb says, the country’s oral statement on its legal obligations regarding greenhouse gas emissions will be presented, highlight Namibia's commitment to climate justice and the protection of its environment.  

todayDecember 11, 2024 17

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Local

Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion)

  The Cabinet of Namibia, through Decision No. 14th/29.06.08.23/005, approved Namibia's participation in the Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This participation follows the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/77/276, which sought an Advisory Opinion from the ICJ on the obligations of states under international law regarding climate change. Under Article 95 of the Namibian […]

todayDecember 11, 2024 5

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Africa

Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why

    Pedi Obani, University of Bradford   Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However, climate litigation is still fairly new. Climate lawsuits are an important way to access justice. This is particularly true for African women because, as research has shown, climate change affects women more than men in key areas including farming, […]

todayMarch 8, 2024 14

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Africa

Climate change, extreme weather & conflict exacerbate global food crisis

    Global food insecurity has risen substantially since pre-pandemic times, exacerbated by extreme weather, climate change, war and conflict. What the U.N. World Food Program calls “a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions” plays out differently around the world. In this story, three of Mongabay’s Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellows detail the local situation in their region – from rising inflation and flooding in Nigeria to diminished local food […]

todayFebruary 22, 2024 24

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Business / Economics

King coal set to lose crown for electricity production: IEA

Renewables are set to displace coal as the top source of energy for electricity production globally in 2025, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. In its annual report on the electricity market, the IEA said that renewables -- in particular from solar panels -- should see their share of total electricity production surpass a third of the total, passing from 30 percent last year to 37 percent in 2026. If […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 16

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Environment

‘Hold Developed States to Account for Climate Justice’, Secretary-General Urges in Remarks to Group of 77 Plus China Summit

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China, in Kampala: It is a pleasure to join you for this very important summit. I thank the Government of Uganda for its hospitality and congratulate it on the leadership of the Group of 77 (G77) plus China. Sixty years ago, recognizing the need for unity and solidarity in the face of […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024 19

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