Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see ‘shocking level of censorship’
1 year, 3 months ago

Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see ‘shocking level of censorship’

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the COP28 summit in Dubai. “It’s trying to remind people to care about people you’ll never meet.” Despite the restrictions, activists protesting for a cease-fire in Gaza called the action historic due to its size. “I don’t want to look back one day where a Palestinian can’t remember what their history and their culture used to look like, because that’s exactly what happened to us in Mexico,” climate activist Isavela Lopez said. “I’m here to say to end with the colonial powers and with the white supremacy.” Many climate activists point to the same causes for today’s climate crisis. “We remain dedicated to fostering dialogue and understanding as we work together at COP28 to deliver impactful solutions for accelerating climate action.” Demonstrators carried signs bearing the image of Emirati activist Ahmed Mansoor and Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah.

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Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
4 months, 1 week ago

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We can’t end up with a bad deal for …

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
4 months, 1 week ago

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talks. The demonstration in Baku, Azerbaijan was echoed at sites around the world in a global “day of action” for climate justice that’s become an annual …

Activists at COP29 spend weeks planning demos. But they can feel stifled by rules and restrictions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Activists at COP29 spend weeks planning demos. But they can feel stifled by rules and restrictions

The Independent  

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Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit kicks off in Azerbaijan’s capital city on Monday. Department …

Rich countries cracking down on climate protests while advocating for rights abroad, new study says
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rich countries cracking down on climate protests while advocating for rights abroad, new study says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rich democratic countries like the United Kingdom and United States are increasingly using harsh, sweeping …

Climate activists say space for protest has shrunk at Cop28
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate activists say space for protest has shrunk at Cop28

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asad Rehman, lead spokesperson for the Climate Justice Coalition, which has planned many demonstrations across multiple climate summits including …

Protests At UN Climate Talks See 'Shocking Level Of Censorship'
1 year, 3 months ago

Protests At UN Climate Talks See 'Shocking Level Of Censorship'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the COP28 summit in Dubai. “It’s trying to remind people to care about people you’ll never meet.” Despite the restrictions, activists protesting for a cease-fire in Gaza called the action historic due to its size. “I don’t want to look back one day where …

Protesters at UN COP28 climate summit demonstrate for imprisoned Emirati, Egyptian activists
1 year, 3 months ago

Protesters at UN COP28 climate summit demonstrate for imprisoned Emirati, Egyptian activists

The Independent  

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Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks
1 year, 3 months ago

Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — This year’s United Nations climate talks may have seen record numbers registered to attend, but activists who have spent years demonstrating at the annual event say their space to voice their demands is shrinking year on year. Held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates — where broad laws tightly restrict speech — climate activists …

At COP28 summit, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza’s environment, devastated by war
1 year, 3 months ago

At COP28 summit, activists and officials voice concern over Gaza’s environment, devastated by war

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As leaders, officials and activists descend on Dubai for United Nations climate talks to discuss saving Earth, another environmental crisis is nearby, and it’s raising concerns among summit participants. The Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Jagan Chapagain warned during the summit that Gaza could “become an environmental catastrophe.” …

As host of UN COP28 climate talks, the autocratic UAE is now allowing in critics it once kept out
1 year, 3 months ago

As host of UN COP28 climate talks, the autocratic UAE is now allowing in critics it once kept out

The Hindu  

As participants at the United Nations' COP28 climate talks filed in Sunday for another day of talks, they found themselves greeted by a rare sight in the United Arab Emirates — a protest. Babawale Obayanju, an activist with the Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice from Benin City, Nigeria, taking part in Sunday's protest, told The Associated Press that it …

Here’s why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow protests at the summit
1 year, 3 months ago

Here’s why the UAE, the autocratic COP28 host, has to allow protests at the summit

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Participants at the United Nations’ COP28 climate talks Sunday found themselves greeted by the rarest sights in the United Arab Emirates — public protests. Babawale Obayanju, an activist with the Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice from Benin City, Nigeria, taking part in Sunday’s protests, told the AP that it was important to highlight the …

The Scandal Rocking The United Nations Climate Summit
1 year, 3 months ago

The Scandal Rocking The United Nations Climate Summit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A scandal involving the host country of this year’s United Nations climate summit cast a dark cloud over the annual negotiations days before they kicked off in Dubai. On Monday, the Centre for Climate Reporting and the BBC reported on leaked documents obtained from a whistleblower that purportedly show Sultan Al Jaber — the controversial president of …

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won’t attend climate talks
1 year, 4 months ago

As Dubai prepares for COP28, some world leaders signal they won’t attend climate talks

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai prepared Tuesday to host the COP28 climate talks as world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden and Pope Francis signaled they would not be attending the negotiations that come during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war roiling the wider Middle East. Workers under a still-scorching November sun stapled up bunting and decorated Dubai Expo City’s iconic …

Climate protestors storm New York ahead of UNGA, demand phasing out fossil fuel
1 year, 6 months ago

Climate protestors storm New York ahead of UNGA, demand phasing out fossil fuel

India Today  

As the United Nations General Assembly looms, thousands of climate activists took to the streets of New York's Manhattan, marking the start of "Climate Week". Protesters brandished signs reading "End Fossil Fuel Use", "Fossil Fuels Kill", and "Declare a Climate Emergency". These protests are part of a week-long international initiative led by Climate Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to driving …

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up
1 year, 6 months ago

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of climate activists around the world are set to march, chant and protest Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as the globe suffers dramatic weather extremes and record-breaking heat. The strike — driven by several mostly youth-led, local and global climate groups and organizations, including Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future …

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up
1 year, 6 months ago

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of climate …

Climate activism has dominated headlines, but has the mayhem muddied the message?
1 year, 7 months ago

Climate activism has dominated headlines, but has the mayhem muddied the message?

ABC  

Climate activists across the globe believe, in order to move the dial from inertia to action, you need shock or at least surprise. Disrupt Burrup Hub members spray paint on an iconic painting in WA's art gallery in protest of Woodside's gas operations in the state's north. "Let's face it, we are in extreme danger from climate change and our …

UAE promises to allow climate protests at COP28
1 year, 7 months ago

UAE promises to allow climate protests at COP28

Al Jazeera  

Official permission is required for protests in the Gulf nation, which is hosting UN climate talks this year. The United Arab Emirates has said it will allow environmental activists to “make their voices heard” and peacefully assemble at this year’s UN climate talks. “In line with UNFCCC guidelines and adherence to international human rights norms and principles, there will be …

African activists cast doubt over climate talks' credibility
2 years, 2 months ago

African activists cast doubt over climate talks' credibility

The Independent  

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The Latest | UN Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 at the U.N. climate talks in Egypt, a spokesperson said late Friday. “Even if a small percentage of that could be directed to this loss and damage fund it would make the world of a difference.” ___ Pakistan’s environment minister, whose country represents a …

Hundreds protest at UN summit, German gov’t voices concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

Hundreds protest at UN summit, German gov’t voices concerns

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Hundreds of environmental activists on Saturday called on industrialized nations at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt to pay for the impact of global warming, the largest demonstration yet that came as German officials raised concerns about possible surveillance and intimidation of delegates and other conference attendees. “We expect all participants in the U.N. climate conference …

Hundreds protest at U.N. climate summit; Germany voices concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

Hundreds protest at U.N. climate summit; Germany voices concerns

The Hindu  

Hundreds of environmental activists on November 13 called on industrialised nations at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt to pay for the impact of global warming, the largest demonstration yet that came as German officials raised concerns about possible surveillance and intimidation of delegates and other conference attendees. “We expect all participants in the U.N. climate conference to be able …

As leaders discuss climate, Egyptians bear brunt of a crackdown
2 years, 4 months ago

As leaders discuss climate, Egyptians bear brunt of a crackdown

Al Jazeera  

As COP27 takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, activists face greater repression as a spotlight shines on their plight. No climate justice without open civic space A group of independent Egyptian human rights organisations came together in the months leading up to the summit to form the Egyptian Human Rights Coalition on COP27 to leverage mobilisation under the strapline, “No climate …

The Latest | UN Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

The Latest | UN Climate Summit

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — The Latest on the United Nations climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. I still have some hope.” She called for the Egyptian government to “please find a solution.” ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — Fed up young climate activists: ‘Adults aren’t listening’ — People with disabilities raise voices at climate talks — US plan to tap businesses …

Live updates | UN Climate Summit
2 years, 4 months ago

Live updates | UN Climate Summit

Associated Press  

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — Treaty against fossil fuels floated at UN climate summit — UN experts urge stringent rules to stop net zero greenwash — Clock ticking for jailed Egypt activist on hunger strike — Their lagoons languishing, precious Spanish wetlands go dry ___ U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry had an encounter with …

Over 120 leaders at climate talks, Egypt positive on protest
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 120 leaders at climate talks, Egypt positive on protest

Associated Press  

BERLIN — More than 120 world leaders will attend this year’s U.N. climate talks and requests by environmental activists to stage a rally during the event would be responded to “positively,” host Egypt said Friday. “We hope that it will be a watershed moment.” Leaders like U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed their attendance, but …

Month before COP27, host Egypt faces heat over rights, climate action
2 years, 5 months ago

Month before COP27, host Egypt faces heat over rights, climate action

The Hindu  

A month before Egypt hosts the U. N. climate change conference, Cairo is finalising the list of world leaders coming as it weathers criticism over its human rights and environmental records. “We hope this does not signal Britain stepping back from the global climate change movement” after it chaired last year’s COP in Glasgow, a COP spokesman was quoted as …

Rights group: Egypt stifles environmental work ahead of COP
2 years, 6 months ago

Rights group: Egypt stifles environmental work ahead of COP

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — An international human rights group called Monday on the United Nations to ensure that countries hosting its climate conference commit to meeting human rights standards after it documented instances of repression against environmental groups in Egypt, the host of COP27 later this year. Human Rights Watch said in a report based on interviews with more than a dozen …

Rights groups: Egypt should open civic space ahead of COP27
2 years, 8 months ago

Rights groups: Egypt should open civic space ahead of COP27

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Several dozen organizations Tuesday called on Egypt to end its crackdown on civil society and allow people to exercise freedom of expression ahead of the Egypt-hosted U.N. summit on climate change. In a joint statement signed by 36 groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, they expressed concern that Egypt will largely keep in place its prohibition …

Cop26: Climate activists gather in London to join worldwide protest
3 years, 4 months ago

Cop26: Climate activists gather in London to join worldwide protest

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Today’s Global Day of Action for Climate Justice protest in London was one of 250 marches taking place globally …

Youth activists protest against climate inaction at COP26
3 years, 4 months ago

Youth activists protest against climate inaction at COP26

Al Jazeera  

The rally led by Greta Thunberg comes as week one of the UN climate summit draws to a close amid calls for further commitments. “We’re expecting lots of people to come and join us in the streets, and not only youth but also adults supporting youth, and adults that want climate action,” activist Isabelle Axelsson, 20, with the youth movement …

Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit
5 years, 4 months ago

Thousands stage global climate protests before UN summit

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrations in 2,300 cities in 153 countries attempt to pressure leaders before the UN climate summit in Madrid. “Our government’s inaction on the climate crisis has supercharged bushfires,” 18-year-old Shiann Broderic, one of the event’s organisers, whose home was destroyed in a bushfire, told Reuters News Agency. Quang Paasch of the activist group said governments attending next week’s annual climate …

COP24: Protesters march demanding governments to take action to curb global warming
6 years, 3 months ago

COP24: Protesters march demanding governments to take action to curb global warming

Firstpost  

The people demanding that their governments take tougher action to curb global warming. Thousands of people from around the world marched on 8 December through the southern Polish city that’s hosting this year’s UN climate talks, demanding that their governments take tougher action to curb global warming. “I’m a father and it’s kind of crucial that she will have a …

Paris climate talks: French protests turn violent as world leaders gather for key climate change talks
9 years, 3 months ago

Paris climate talks: French protests turn violent as world leaders gather for key climate change talks

ABC  

French police clashed with protesters on the streets of Paris overnight as world leaders gathered ahead of key United Nations climate talks. Key points: Police arrest 208 protesters at climate protests Protesters clash with riot police, pelt bottles Hollande condemns "scandalous" behaviour Hollande says they are solely there "to create incidents" Analysis from Lisa Millar in Paris Crowds of all …

Climate change protests: Australians join global push for action ahead of UN climate summit
10 years, 6 months ago

Climate change protests: Australians join global push for action ahead of UN climate summit

ABC  

Climate activists have taken to the streets in Australia's capital cities as part of an international movement pushing for action on climate change. "They are living the impacts of climate change right now and that's why the absolute message for today is actions not words," she said. Demonstrators carried banners reading: "Tony Abbott: Climate Change is on my agenda." Labor's …

Climate protesters brave snow flurries, truncheons
15 years, 3 months ago

Climate protesters brave snow flurries, truncheons

The Hindu  

About a thousand protesters braved the snow flurries and police truncheons here, while activists in New Delhi besieged the U.S. embassy there with phone calls and emails calling for leadership in the UN climate talks. In the corridors of the Bella Centre, where the UN conference is going on, negotiators skirted a sit-in of young people chanting the names of …

Protests in Copenhagen; hundreds detained
15 years, 3 months ago

Protests in Copenhagen; hundreds detained

The Hindu  

Hundreds of climate activists were detained today for trying to break into the UN- Police fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of protesters near the Bella Centre, the venue of the world’s largest conference on Climate, amid apprehensions that the talks may collapse. Around 1,500 climate activists tried to march on the Bella Centre, but were prevented by the police …

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