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Pro-Palestine Protest at COP29 Conference
On Monday, during the COP29 climate conference in Baku, a group of volunteers from various countries held a protest in support of...
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Guterres Urges G20 to Lead in Climate Finance at COP29, Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Global Warming
Original source: The news agency Turan In a strong opening speech at the COP29 World Leaders Climate Summit, United Nations...
Nov 19, 20243 min read


IAEA Chief Grossi Comments on Upcoming Tehran Talks During COP29 in Bakuv
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, speaking on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, provided remarks on...
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Youth Gathering at COP29 in Baku
The Young Reporters Academy (YNA) held a key event at COP29, organizing the "Youth Leadership Forum," which brought together the next...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Taliban and Red Cross Representatives Hold Talks at COP29
On November 13, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Afghan Taliban held talks in Baku as part...
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Climate Observers Partnership condemns the Government of Azerbaijan for Violating Human Rights and Disrespecting Women's Rights
Photo credits: @UlviyyaAli on X Today, November 18, marks Gender Justice Day at COP29 , a moment meant to highlight support to the rights...
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Podesta Calls for Global Financial Commitment on Climate Action at COP29
John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on International Climate Policy and head of the U.S. delegation, called on nations to...
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
Original source: CNN (CNN) — From the moment the US election results rolled in, climate leaders knew Donald Trump would be a blow to...
Nov 15, 20244 min read


The Climate Observers Partnership condemns the outrageous remarks made by President Aliyev during the COP29 opening
Photo credits: https://energypolicy.ru/sor29-v-baku-mozhet-uvyaznut-v-politicheskih-i-ekonomicheskih-neopredelennostyah/novosti/2024/11/1...
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Arbitrary detention in the context of COPs
At a conference hosted by the Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety (IRFS) on September 12, 2024, in parallel with the Human Rights...
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Turning the Tide: Azerbaijan’s Green Energy Vision and Global Collaboration at COP29
Photo credits: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-summit/2024/11/12-13/ Baku, November 12, 2024 – During COP29,...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY SUMMIT
Budapest, November 7th, 2024 - The fifth meeting of the European political community took place in the Hungarian capital. The meeting was...
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Can countries unlock new climate finance?
Geneva, November 4 – The Club Suisse de la Presse hosted an event to address the hotly debated issue of climate finance in the run-up to...
Nov 6, 20243 min read


Protests in Tbilisi Over Election Results: Greta Thunberg Joins Call for Democracy
November 4, 2024, Tbilisi — Climate activist Greta Thunberg made a powerful statement in Tbilisi today, condemning the UN’s decision to...
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Statement by Michel Forst regarding the criminal prosecution and lengthy pre-trial detention of Mr. Anar Mammadli in Azerbaijan
Geneva, October 31, 2024 – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention, Michel Forst,...
Nov 3, 20242 min read


Azerbaijan’s Controversial Role as COP29 Host Amid Human Rights and Fossil Fuel Criticisms
Brussels, 31 October 2024 – With COP29 taking place in the Azerbaijani capital from 11-22 November, several debates have been opened...
Nov 3, 20242 min read


Transparency International and ACDC Reveal Urgent Risks of Corruption and Fossil Fuel Influence at COP 29 Climate Summit in Azerbaijan
October 31, 2024 — Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC) have released a groundbreaking report; COP...
Nov 2, 20244 min read


COP Co-opted? How corruption and undue influence threaten multilateral climate action
Original source: Transparency International The world faces an unprecedented threat from climate change caused by greenhouse gas...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


European Parliament Condemns Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Abuses Amid Controversy Over COP29 Hosting
Brussels, October 24, 2024 – The European Parliament has issued a pointed condemnation of Azerbaijan for human rights abuses, escalating...
Oct 29, 20242 min read


EU Confronts Azerbaijan on Human Rights and Energy Ties Ahead of COP29
Brussels, October 22, 2024 – During a plenary session, members of the European Parliament discussed human rights violations in Azerbaijan...
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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