October 2024 Archives - ClimaTalk

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Smart urban planning is needed for ensuring cities adapt to climate change and remain liveable today, as well as be resilient in the future.

Gender Inequality and Climate Mitigation

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Gender inequality heightens the impact of climate change on women, particularly in developing regions with significant socio-economic vulnerabilities. Women's critical roles in climate mitigation, such as sustainable agriculture and resource management, are often undervalued due to systemic gender inequalities. Incorporating gender perspectives into climate policies is crucial for enhancing mitigation effectiveness and achieving equitable outcomes.

Fighting On Two Fronts: The Twin Climate And Biodiversity Crises

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The climate crisis and biodiversity crisis are deeply interconnected, and both need to be solved. There has been limited focus on jointly tackling climate change and biodiversity loss in international policy. As a year with 3 COPs, 2024 provides a unique opportunity to implement policy to solve both the climate and biodiversity crises and reassess how the international system tackles these crises.

Virtual Island Summit 2024: Summary

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The 2024 Virtual Island Summit highlighted the challenges faced and sustainable solutions being developed by island communities across multiple sectors and industries. COP29 CEO Elnur Soltanov announced the Presidency’s commitment to the NCQG and the finalization of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, setting the stage for climate finance negotiations in Baku. St. Kitts and Nevis was revealed as the next location for the Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS). The 2025 event will focus on the nexus between water sustainability & energy, agricultural resilience & climate adaptation, climate-health interactions and geothermal energy.

Indonesia’s New Capital City: An Environmental Justice Perspective

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The relocation of Indonesia's capital from Jakarta to Nusantara is framed as a solution to the environmental crisis facing the sinking city, yet this narrative overlooks deeper issues of environmental justice. The relocation raises significant concerns, including land degradation, displacement of Indigenous communities, social inequality, and overlooked environmental issues. Without a more inclusive and sustainable approach, the relocation could exacerbate inequalities in both the new and old capitals.

Climate Change And Extreme Events: Floods

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Floods are causing widespread economic and non-economic Loss and Damage all around the globe with impacts ranging from loss of lives and damage of infrastructure to health and food security related concerns Floods are hydro-metorological hazards that occur caused due to a variety of both hydrological and anthropogenic factors Challenges such as lack of data and complex nature of interplay between hydrological and anthropogenic factors make it difficult for scientists to attribute floods to climate change

Government-Indigenous Joint Management of Environmental Sites: 50 Years Cobourg Peninsula

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Australia was the first country to designate a Wetland of International Importance under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, otherwise known as the Ramsar Convention. Cobourg Peninsula is one of 67 Australian Ramsar wetlands, covering 8.3 million hectares; globally there are over 2,500 Ramsar sites today, covering more than 250 million hectares. Cobourg Peninsula is jointly managed by the Garig and Iwaidja Arrarrkbi peoples through the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and the Northern Territory Government, namely the Parks and Wildlife Commission.

From Colonial Extractivism to Neo-Extractivism: A Modern Resource Curse?

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Economic instability and social inequality in resource-rich nations, often referred to as the "resource curse," are rooted in the extractivist economic model. Neo-extractivism, while aiming to allocate resource revenues to social welfare, often perpetuates detrimental cycles of exploitation. Despite reformist intentions, neo-extractivism can lead to severe social and environmental issues as seen in countries like Honduras and Ecuador.

Environmental Education: The Key To A Sustainable Future

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Environmental education is essential for building a sustainable future, as it empowers individuals and communities to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. By integrating practical skills and fostering a sense of agency, it promotes active citizenship and sustainable practices, such as conservation and resource management. Inclusive and equitable environmental education ensures that marginalized groups, who are often most vulnerable to climate change, are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance resilience and drive long-term environmental stewardship.

The EU 2040 Climate Target

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The European Union's 2040 climate target aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels, setting a clear path to climate neutrality by 2050. Achieving this will require full implementation of the 2030 goals and alignment of policies with fossil fuel phase-out, while ensuring a just transition. The EU emphasises the potential for innovation, job creation, and leadership in clean technology as part of this ambitious climate strategy.