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COP27: The People vs The Fossil Fuel Industry
As we near the end of the COP27 climate summit here in Sharm el Sheikh, the negotiations are getting more intense. The COP27 Presidency promised a COP of implementation, raising expectations both of Egypt’s leadership role in the Arab world and Africa, and also the importance of the summit’s outcomes to respond to an existential…
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What you need to know about COP27?
In a few days, Egypt will play host to climate negotiations that will be led by the United Nations. World leaders will gather for negotiations on climate change in the heart of the continent that is suffering from the severe impacts of climate change, which is where desertification, water shortages, and drought are increasing.
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MENA region warming at nearly twice the global average
Ecosystems, inhabitants and livelihoods in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates are all suffering from the impact of rapid climate change according to a new report from Greenpeace Research Laboratories based at the University of Exeter in the UK, entitled ‘Living on the Edge: The Implications of Climate Change for Six…
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How Did the People of Our Region Experience Climate Change Impacts in September?
Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the Middle East and North Africa.
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COP27: Putting Justice at the Heart of Climate Action
When climate disaster is having a disproportionately large impact on the poorer communities of the Global South, a United Nations Climate Change Conference on the frontlines of the crisis is…
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Greenpeace sails with young climate leaders to Egypt ahead of COP27
Youth climate representatives from the Middle East and North Africa have arrived at the port of Alexandria onboard a Greenpeace ship to put climate justice high on the agenda at the 27th UN climate summit taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh in November. As part of the United for Climate Justice ship tour they will journey…
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Climate Justice Camp: A colorful vision of solidarity!
A youthful atmosphere where hundreds of Global South climate campaigners and organizers and enthusiasts gathered to discuss, share knowledge and experiences, strengthen solidarity, dance, and showcase their artistic talents. A whirlwind of hope, happiness, and enthusiasm strengthened the aspiration of both participants and organizers in the possibility of a better future for us all.
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Chapter VI: Food sovereignty and environmental violations: The case of Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco
Environmental damage, Liberal growth policies in the agricultural sector, exploitation of resources, destruction of the environment, heavy use of chemicals, soil exhaustion have destabilized food sovereignty, in addition to poor…
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Chapter VI: Food sovereignty and environmental violations: The case of Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco
Environmental damage, Liberal growth policies in the agricultural sector, exploitation of resources, destruction of the environment, heavy use of chemicals, soil exhaustion have destabilized food sovereignty, in addition to poor…
