November 13, 2024 - Big3Africa.org

UN Climate Chief Warns Climate Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Bernard Gitau November 13, 2024

Speaking at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlighted the economic impact of climate change, noting it is slicing up to 5% off GDP in many countries.

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UN Chief Urges More Funding for Climate Loss and Damage

Bernard Gitau November 13, 2024

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at COP29 in Baku, highlighted that the initial $700 million for the Loss and Damage Fund—a victory for developing nations, multilateralism, and climate justice—equates to the annual earnings of the world’s ten highest-paid footballers.

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Kenya to reduce Greenhouses Gasses by 32% by 2030

Bernard Gitau November 13, 2024

Kenya is stepping up in the climate fight, targeting a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas…