UN Global Climate Conference COP24 Opens in Poland
COP24 is the informal name for the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference – which takes place on 2-14…
G20 Leaders Face Anti-Corruption Messages in Buenos Aires
G20 Leaders Face Anti-Corruption Messages in Buenos Aires In an attempt to get G20 leaders to take the fight against corruption seriously, Transparency International and its Argentinian chapter Poder Ciudadano,…
Which Is Europe’s Most Polluted Capital City?
Skopje, a city of more than half a million people, located in the centre of the Balkan peninsula in southern Europe has been listed by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Environment: Is It Possible to Keep Global Warming Below 2°C?
Global emissions are on the rise as national commitments to combat climate change come up short. But surging momentum from the private sector and untapped potential from innovation and green-financing…
French NGO Files Complaint in PM Modi’s Dubious Rafale Deal
The shady Rafale deal in which PM Narendra Modi is an accused is getting significant international attention. By Rakesh Raman While the Rafale deal has already become a hot potato…
UN Launches People’s Seat Initiative for Climate Change Conference
To bring the voice of the people to the upcoming Climate Change Conference in Poland (called ‘COP 24’, from 2 to 14 December), the United Nations has launched the ‘People’s…