EU and partner countries launch the ‘Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate’
Source: EU Commission
Date: 19 Jan 2023
Today, the European Commission, EU Member States, and 26 partner countries are launching “The Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate,” a global forum at the ministerial level focusing on trade, climate, and sustainable development. The Coalition aims to promote trade policies that address climate change and support vulnerable developing countries. It encourages partnerships between trade and climate communities to boost trade and investment in climate-friendly goods, services, and technologies. Over 50 ministers from 27 jurisdictions, including co-leads Ecuador, the EU, Kenya, and New Zealand, will participate, alongside civil society, business, and international organizations. The Coalition aligns with global climate agreements and will provide trade-related strategies for climate adaptation.
Building Resilience against Climate Change Disasters in Bangladesh
Source: PreventionWeb
Date: 20 Jan 2022
Hosne Begum was living in extreme poverty as her husband struggled to support their family of five in remote Bangladesh. Her husband, who was working as a day laborer, was the sole earning member of the five-member family, but his income varied greatly between seasons, creating instability for the family. Because of this, they were desperately seeking a new solution to make ends meet.
India holds the key to hitting global climate change targets. Here’s why
Source: World Economic Forum
Date: 19 Jan 2023
The country has made huge strides in improving energy access, but needs to continue to develop the energy network and diversify its fuel mix. The country’s path to decarbonization could be a net-positive one if it turns to low- and no-emissions technologies. Any successful models it develops can be replicated in other economies, producing a beneficial effect for billions of people.