COP28, the Gulf States and the Clean Energy Transition: no Zero-Sum Game.
Submitted by Sebastian SonsPosition: External Middle East Expert | Senior Researcher, CARPO on Wed, 01/24/2024 - 14:48
Charting a New Course: Addressing Loss and Damage in a Post-Liability World
Amidst the escalating impacts of climate change across the globe, the concept of Loss and Damage (L&D) has gained increasing prominence. Referring to the irreversible and irretrievable impacts of climate change – that is, beyond the realm of adaptation – that pose significant challenges to human well-being, livelihoods, and ecosystems, the urgency to address L&D has become increasingly evident as the repercussions of climate change intensify.
A Critical Analysis of Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address
Submitted by Fernando AguiarPosition: Senior Advisor on Conflict and EU Foreign Affairs on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 11:44
With just eight months remaining until the European elections, this year's address centred on reviewing the Commission's accomplishments during its current term. In a departure from previous years, there was increased emphasis on the prospective influence of artificial intelligence and technology within the European Union, as well as ambitious proposals for expanding the bloc.
BIC's Side Event at UNHRC Sheds Light on Climate-Induced Loss and Damage
Geneva, 12 September 2023 — The BIC hosted a high-level side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 11th, 2023. The event, held from 15:00 to 16:00 in Geneva, brought together distinguished speakers and experts, including the UN Special Envoy for Human Rights and Climate Change, Dr. Ian Fry, Dr. Elise Buckle, Co-Founder and Co-Director of SHE Changes Climate, and Ms.
A Letter from BIC’s President : Navigating Trends and New Challenges in 2023
Submitted by Ambassador Marc Otte on Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:48
Press Release: the COP27 Kicks off in Egypt
The biggest climate event of the year began yesterday, 06 November, in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. This year, the agenda of the COP27 will primarily focus on the issue of policy implementation; including the thorny topics of green financing, mitigation, adaptation and loss and damages affecting developing countries. However, there are still difficult questions facing the international community in its efforts to combat climate change which will need to be addressed throughout the event.