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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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Greenpeace: Climate Change Increasing the Frequency and Severity of Seasonal Sand Storms, Causing Significant Health and Economic Impacts
Following the sand and dust storm that is affecting several countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which started yesterday and is expected to extend until the end of the week...
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Around the world citizens demand clean air now
Air pollution is the root cause of many serious health problems. During the week of World Health Day, from April 7- April 10, citizens around the world took to the streets to highlight the impact of air pollution on their health and on the planet.
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It’s the waiting….waiting and hoping….
Alarm bells have been ringing increasingly louder. The United Nations, governments, humanitarian and environmental organisations, scientists, journalists, - all have issued dire warnings. The dangers to human life and the environment are clear...
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5 things you need to know about the new IPCC report
The world’s leading climate scientists just released their latest massive assessment on the impacts of climate change and how and to what extent those impacts can be adapted to. No time to dive into the thousands of pages? No worries