Background United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the biggest regional section of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in which its Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and hosted by the Provincial Government of Jakarta. UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments and the officially recognised voice of local …
COP26 has passed but it has created a momentum for local governments to not only enhance their ambitions for better climate action, but to also focus on the human lives behind the facts and numbers being discussed at the global conference. In fact, on the 11th November, COP26 dedicated a day to highlighting the role …
One of the side events that was organized on COP 26 was “Localising the NDCs: how do we fund and implement action at scale?” which was organized by Global Covenant of Mayors Secretariat in cooperation with European Covenants on 9 November 2021. This session discussed how to handle the global climate challenge by decarbonisation. And …
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During COP26, world leaders updated their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); reflecting on their highest ambitions at the moment to limiting global warming at 1.5 degrees. However, even before negotiations started, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres revealed at the World Leaders Summit that the past 6 years since Paris Agreement’s establishment has actually been the “6 …
Climate change and the multifaceted impacts could no longer be denied, particularly affecting the most vulnerable communities whom are mostly on the frontlines of the climate crisis such as women, the rural and urban poor, Indigenous Peoples and communities of the Global South. This brings up the issue of climate justice, which has now evolved …
An increase of 3 degrees Celsius may not seem like much, but it is when we talk about the increasing temperature on our planet. There is no doubt that an increase of 2 degrees Celsius from now, 1.1 degrees Celsius, will have a terrible impact on our future and the ecosystem.
Then, how will the condition of our planet if the increase of 3 degrees Celsius actually occurs in the future? This article will discuss this, based on scientific facts, and emphasize how important it is for all of us to care and take collective and immediate action regarding climate change.
Every year, world leaders, environmental organisations and activists, and many more gather at a conference to discuss and negotiate about the future of our planet under the threat of climate change.
As the COP26 happens in Glasgow at this moment, we should refresh our memories of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties. This article will explain briefly about COP, from its historical background to future prospects.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 has just ended, and we have witnessed key messages, crucial issues, debates and commitments taken from the Glasgow Climate Change Conference COP26. The COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, is a pivotal moment for world’s leaders to deliver their climate promises and reshape a future global …
One of the session that take place in COP 26 was discussion on “Amplifying the voices of young people through film and the media | #COP26”. The session was held on 05 November 2021, and was aired live on youtube platform. This interesting session moderated by Tarquin Ramsey that started the discussion with questions “With …
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By 2050, it is estimated that approximately 68% of the world’s population will reside in towns and cities, and development planning must take into account this fact, along with general demographic goals that are predicted to occur in particularly secondary cities of the global south. That statistic also sets the scene as to how we …
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