PRE COP27 ANALYSIS: The water crisis and the Conference of the Parties (COP)

Nov 2, 2022 | COP27

by Augustin Dagbetin Water and climate change The world is currently facing a water crisis, which has proven to be fuelled in large part by the climate crisis, among other factors. This vital resource is becoming more scarce, unpredictable and polluted due to extreme...

PRE COP27 ANALYSIS: The water crisis and the Conference of the Parties (COP)

Nov 2, 2022 | COP27

Water and climate change The world is currently facing a water crisis, which has proven to be fuelled in large part by the climate crisis, among other factors. This vital resource is becoming more scarce, unpredictable and polluted due to extreme weather events [1]....

PRE COP27 ANALYSIS: Gender-Responsive Climate Policy on the COP27 Agenda

Nov 1, 2022 | COP27

Introduction: Gender Day at COP27 Just as in previous years, the 27th UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP27) features “Gender Day” as one of its thematic days, which will take place on 14th November 2022. Not only will “Gender Day” create a...

PRE COP27 ANALYSIS: A Focus on Biodiversity

Nov 1, 2022 | COP27

COP26 Summary The Glasgow Climate Pact which emerged from COP26 mentions the importance of conserving and restoring the world’s natural systems, but stopped short of identifying key areas of focus or specific recommendations to be taken [1]. With specific ocean...

Halfway There: The Midterm Elections

Oct 31, 2022 | North America

Who is being elected? The midterm election is a congressional election that occurs halfway through the president’s term of office [1]. In the House, all 435 seats are up for election, while in the Senate only 35 of the 100 seats will be on the ballot [2]. The...