Ms Fakiha Mahmood, Deputy Director (Research) at PIPS, highlights the crucial role that parliaments play in policy-making, specifically in relation to climate change. Parliaments have legislative, representation, and oversight functions that are essential to the policy process. At COP27, the Loss and Damage Fund was established to compensate countries most vulnerable to the impacts of […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is at the forefront of addressing sustainability challenges in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. As the leading global financial centre in the area, DIFC is committed to finding shared solutions to address climate challenges. The second Sustainable Finance Summit, hosted by DIFC, brought together experts and […]

The COP28 climate summit is underway, and the focus is on reducing the use of fossil fuels. The head of COP28 and CEO of UAE’s national oil company, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, recognizes the need for a transition away from fossil fuels. He believes that the adoption of zero-carbon alternatives is crucial in phasing down […]

Climate Impact X, a technology company focused on reducing carbon emissions, has launched a new trading platform for voluntary carbon credits. The platform, called CIX Exchange, aims to bring greater transparency, certainty, and liquidity to the carbon market. CIX Exchange is designed to provide a platform for companies to offset their carbon emissions by purchasing […]

In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that the United Arab Emirates’ state oil company, Adnoc, was able to access and read emails from the Cop28 climate summit office. The Cop28 office had falsely claimed that its email system was separate from Adnoc, but technical analysis proved otherwise. The fact that Sultan Al […]

Biochar, a black powder produced from cocoa bean shells, has been identified as a potential solution to counter climate change. The process of producing biochar involves heating cocoa husks in an oxygen-free room to 600 degrees Celsius, which locks in greenhouse gases. As a result, biochar can capture 2.6 billion tonnes of CO2 out of […]

The Bonn Climate Change Conference is currently underway, serving as a crucial mid-way checkpoint for international climate talks. Despite the lack of an agreed final agenda, the conference is expected to lay the groundwork for the COP28 conference in Dubai. With representatives from 200 countries, the Bonn conference is a significant opportunity to make progress […]

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has recently been facing backlash from tribal communities after rejecting their plea for relief amidst the ongoing climate crisis. Tribes in the state have been calling for state funding to prevent wildfires, repair infrastructure, and improve emergency response, all of which have been exacerbated by the changing climate. However, Governor […]

In today’s digital age, data has become an essential component of businesses and societies. However, the exponential growth of digital data is a concerning trend for the environment, leading to increased CO2 emissions. To address this issue, a unique carbon footprint tool has been created to measure the CO2 output of stored data, enabling companies […]

The appointment of Al Jaber as the president of COP28, the United Nations climate talks, has been met with both support and controversy. While some argue that his position conflicts with the core mission of the UN talks, others believe that his experience and expertise in both the oil and gas sector and renewable energy […]