Dutch PM promises €100 million to Africa for climate adaption
2 years, 1 month ago

Dutch PM promises €100 million to Africa for climate adaption

NL Times  

The Netherlands will push 100 million euros into the Africa Adaption Acceleration Program, a program aimed at helping African countries adapt to climate change, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. “The African continent is on the frontline of a climate emergency it did not create.” “For Africa’s sake - and for the whole world - we need to do more to deal with the lasting effects of climate change. “We need to step up and rapidly deliver on the promises we’ve made.” The Netherlands will reduce its carbon emissions by 55 to 60 percent this decade. Just as we are counting on you.” Full text of Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s speech at the COP27 climate summit: Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, 1.5 degrees.

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UN report calls for trillion of dollars in climate finance to aid developing countries
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UN report calls for trillion of dollars in climate finance to aid developing countries

Live Mint  

Developing nations will need around $1.1 trillion annually in climate financing by 2025, a figure expected to climb to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to a new report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. The report outlines a daunting roadmap for climate finance and calls for developed countries to meet escalating financial commitments to support global climate …

Dutch government must have a better insight into local climate policy, council advises
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dutch government must have a better insight into local climate policy, council advises

NL Times  

The central government should have more insight into the local implementation of climate and energy policy, says the Council for Public Administration. If a decentralized government does not act forcefully enough, the central government does not have a "stick behind the door", the ROB notes. In addition, according to the ROB, it would be good if the various levels of …

The Netherlands pledges €15 million to the new climate damage fund at COP28 in Dubai
1 year ago

The Netherlands pledges €15 million to the new climate damage fund at COP28 in Dubai

NL Times  

The Netherlands has pledged 15 million euros to the new climate damage fund approved at the climate summit in Dubai on Thursday. Rutte mentioned that the Netherlands would reevaluate their contribution later, adding, "This is in addition to the 900 million euros that our government will put into climate financing starting from 2025." "But much more is needed to support …

"Unrealistic" that Netherlands will achieve climate goals: Council of State
1 year, 1 month ago

"Unrealistic" that Netherlands will achieve climate goals: Council of State

NL Times  

It is unrealistic that the Netherlands will achieve its climate target of emitting at least 55 percent less CO2 by 2030 compared to 1990, the Council of State warned on Thursday. The Cabinet’s most important advisor referred to calculations by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, which show that the climate target will only be achieved if all factors - including …

Climate summit opens in Kenya as Africa demands more say and financing
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate summit opens in Kenya as Africa demands more say and financing

Al Jazeera  

African leaders are determined to wield more global influence and have the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters pay their fair share. There are immense opportunities as well,” Ruto said of the climate crisis, speaking of multibillion-dollar economic possibilities, new financial structures, Africa’s huge mineral wealth and the ideal of shared prosperity. “We are not here to catalogue grievances.” And yet …

Dutch government outlines new package to reduce emissions
1 year, 7 months ago

Dutch government outlines new package to reduce emissions

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government unveiled a new package Wednesday to slash carbon emissions by promoting clean energy, sustainable homes and industry and the use of electric cars among other a raft of measures to combat climate change. Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten said the package would cost a total of 28 billion euros in coming years …

As climate woes worsen, Africa's economies suffer, UN says
1 year, 9 months ago

As climate woes worsen, Africa's economies suffer, UN says

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. “Climate change is having a devastating impact on Africa’s …

Dutch climate minister says Cop27 results are 'extremely disappointing'
2 years, 1 month ago

Dutch climate minister says Cop27 results are 'extremely disappointing'

Dutch News  

Dutch climate minister Rob Jetten has described the lack of progress at the climate talks in Sharm El-sheikh after ‘two difficult weeks’ as ‘extremely disappointing’. ‘This is extremely disappointing.’ The 27th United Nations climate summit, hosted by Egypt, focused on measures to implement current agreements, such as the 1.5 degree limit to global warming, as well as climate adaptation. There …

Dutch climate minister says Cop27 results are 'extremely disappointing'
2 years, 1 month ago

Dutch climate minister says Cop27 results are 'extremely disappointing'

Dutch News  

Dutch climate minister Rob Jetten has described the lack of progress at the climate talks in Sharm El-sheikh after ‘two difficult weeks’ as ‘extremely disappointing’. ‘This is extremely disappointing.’ The 27th United Nations climate summit, hosted by Egypt, focused on measures to implement current agreements, such as the 1.5 degree limit to global warming, as well as climate adaptation. There …

African nations push for funding to adapt to climate change
2 years, 1 month ago

African nations push for funding to adapt to climate change

The Hindu  

Battling droughts, sandstorms, floods, wildfires, coastal erosion, cyclones and other weather events exacerbated by climate change, the African continent needs to adapt, but it needs funds to do so, leaders and negotiators from the continent said at the U.N. climate summit. Mr. Shitima said the summit “should provide solutions to the millions of people in the continent,” adding that Africa …

African nations push for funding to adapt to climate change
2 years, 1 month ago

African nations push for funding to adapt to climate change

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 Battling droughts, sandstorms, floods, wildfires, …

Rutte 'cautiously optimistic' as 27th UN climate summit opens
2 years, 1 month ago

Rutte 'cautiously optimistic' as 27th UN climate summit opens

Dutch News  

Countries such as the Netherlands may face even more climate change regulations and the discussions ahead are likely to require sensitivity, prime minister Mark Rutte told the Telegraaf on his arrival at the climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. The Netherlands has increased its support for measures to combat climate change in developing countries from €1.2 billion to €1.8 …

Rutte 'cautiously optimistic' as 27th UN climate summit opens
2 years, 1 month ago

Rutte 'cautiously optimistic' as 27th UN climate summit opens

Dutch News  

Countries such as the Netherlands may face even more climate change regulations and the discussions ahead are likely to require sensitivity, prime minister Mark Rutte told the Telegraaf on his arrival at the climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. The Netherlands has increased its support for measures to combat climate change in developing countries from €1.2 billion to €1.8 …

Dutch government will miss climate targets even with new plans: Planning office
2 years, 1 month ago

Dutch government will miss climate targets even with new plans: Planning office

NL Times  

Even with its newly announced climate plans, the Dutch Cabinet will not achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency has calculated that with its additional plans, emissions will be reduced by between 41 and 52 percent compared to 1990 levels. The planning office did not include measures where researchers …

Dutch Cabinet invests 550 million euros more in climate development aid
2 years, 2 months ago

Dutch Cabinet invests 550 million euros more in climate development aid

NL Times  

The Cabinet is increasing climate aid to developing countries from 1.25 billion euros in 2021 to 1.8 billion euros in 2025. "The Netherlands and other rich countries have a special responsibility to help these countries as well," said Minister Rob Jetten. Poorer countries have contributed little to the climate problem, but are often the first to notice the consequences of …

Dutch allocate €16m to provide food and essentials to poor families
2 years, 3 months ago

Dutch allocate €16m to provide food and essentials to poor families

Dutch News  

The Netherlands has been awarded €413 million from the European Social Fund to support people at the bottom end of the jobs market and to counteract rising poverty. The Dutch plan has been approved by the European Commission and marks the first time that ministers will have used EU money to help ensure people in the Netherlands have enough to …

African nations demand climate change financing ahead of COP27
2 years, 3 months ago

African nations demand climate change financing ahead of COP27

Al Jazeera  

The African continent emits only some 3 percent of global CO2 emissions, yet is among the most exposed to climate change. The leaders of two dozen African countries have urged wealthier nations to uphold their aid pledges so the continent can tackle climate change effects for which it shares little blame. The African leaders said the financial aid was needed …

Europe asks Netherlands to set more ambitious climate targets
3 years, 3 months ago

Europe asks Netherlands to set more ambitious climate targets

NL Times  

The European Fit for 55 climate package requires the Netherlands to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions more by 2030 than the Netherlands' current Climate Agreement will achieve, the Netherlands' Environmental Assessment Agency said on Friday. Parliament asked the PBL to analyze what the Fit for 55 package, the joint climate goals for the EU, means for the Netherlands, NU.nl reports. …

COP26 urged to prioritise adaptation as climate emergency surges
3 years, 3 months ago

COP26 urged to prioritise adaptation as climate emergency surges

Al Jazeera  

More than 50 officials convening in Rotterdam call for November’s COP26 climate talks to treat adaptation as ‘urgent’. At a dialogue in Rotterdam convened by the Global Center on Adaptation on Monday, more than 50 ministers and heads of climate organisations and development banks called for November’s COP26 climate talks to treat adaptation as “urgent”. What Africa needs is to …

Dutch budget to include billions for environment issues, €500m to fight organized crime
3 years, 3 months ago

Dutch budget to include billions for environment issues, €500m to fight organized crime

NL Times  

The Dutch Cabinet is expected to allocate another 6 to 7 billion euros to reduce CO2 emissions. According to the ruling in the case brought by environmental movement Urgenda, the Cabinet must reduce CO2 emissions by a quarter compared to 1990. Such a proposal could also be employed by the parties which form the next Cabinet Half-billion to tackle undermining …

Dutch PM calls climate report "very worrying"
3 years, 4 months ago

Dutch PM calls climate report "very worrying"

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte called the new IPCC report on the climate, which said that rising sea levels are unavoidable among other things, "very worrying". State Secretary Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius of Climate and Energy said that other countries need to set stricter climate targets, ANP reports. The report "makes it even more clear that we must significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions …

Enough electric cars in the Netherlands by 2030 to reach climate goals
3 years, 8 months ago

Enough electric cars in the Netherlands by 2030 to reach climate goals

NL Times  

By 2030, there will be enough affordable electric cars in the Netherlands to reach the goals set in the Climate Agreement, a study by financial advisor PwC showed. By the end of the decade, the PwC predicts 1.9 million electric passenger cars will drive on Dutch rounds, meaning that one in five will be electrically powered. “Car manufacturers are fully …

Dutch gov't agrees to push extra money into development cooperation: report
4 years, 5 months ago

Dutch gov't agrees to push extra money into development cooperation: report

NL Times  

The coalition parties have come to an agreement to push a once-off amount of 500 million euros extra into the budget for foreign development cooperation, sources in The Hague told NOS. As the development cooperation budget is linked to gross national income, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus threatened to lower this budget. But thanks to the measures the …

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