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COP30 Draft Deal Drops All References to Fossil Fuels, Prompting Global Concern.
By Abdisalam Ahmed Sheikh November 21, 2025
Share with: BELÉM, BRAZIL — All references to fossil fuels, the single largest driver of global climate change have been removed from the latest draft agreement under negotiation at the COP30 UN climate summit, sparking alarm among countries pushing for stronger action. The negotiations, involving nearly 200 nations, are entering their final stretch. Draft texts […]
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Kenya’s Environment CS Dr. Deborah Barasa Delivers Strong Continental Message as COP30 High-Level Segment Opens in Brazil.
By Abdisalam Ahmed Sheikh November 19, 2025
Belém, Brazil — Kenya’s Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Deborah Mulongo Barasa, presented Kenya’s and Africa’s joint climate position on Tuesday during the opening of the COP30 High-Level Segment, issuing a strong appeal for climate justice and accelerated global action. Addressing delegates in Belém, Dr. Barasa spoke from the Amazon rainforest, describing […]
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Momentum Builds in Belém as COP30 Opens with Bold Climate Commitments.
By Abdisalam Ahmed Sheikh November 11, 2025
Belém, Brazil — The opening sessions of COP30 set a decisive tone for this year’s global climate negotiations, as governments, multilateral banks, and research institutions announced sweeping new commitments in technology, agriculture, finance, and resilience. The atmosphere in Belém was one of urgency and innovation, signaling a shift from promises to practical implementation. Technology Takes […]
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COP30 Set to Open in Belém with $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Goal as Africa Pushes for Fair Share.
By Abdisalam Ahmed Sheikh November 07, 2025
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with UN Secretary General attends the Opening of the General Plenary of Leaders during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 30.
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From Policy to Action: Unlocking Africa’s Climate Potential Ahead of COP30
By Abdisalam Ahmed Sheikh November 04, 2025
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belem, Brazil (10-21 November 2025). This years theme is focusing on implementing climate action with a strong emphasis on forests, justice, and finance. Key themes include reducing emissions, adapting to climate change, and preserving forests and biodiversity. The conference will also address climate finance for developing countries, renewable […]
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Trump at the UN: “Climate Change is the Greatest Con Job Ever” – What It Means for Policy and the World.
By Abdisalam Ahmed Sheikh September 23, 2025
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump stunned the global community by declaring that “climate change is the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” While Trump has long expressed skepticism about global warming and environmental regulation, his speech at the UN marks a decisive escalation: rejecting […]
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