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Why should COP29 prioritize cities and urban areas?

The World Bank estimates that about 4.4 billion people, or 56% of the global population, live in cities. However, they are among the most vulnerable to global warming; many cities throughout the world experience "urban heat islands."

Air pollution.. unwelcome guest on the climate negotiations table

Air pollution causes the death of one in 10 people worldwide, which confirms the significant impact of air quality on human health and the need to take effective measures to provide clean air for humans and other living organisms, according to Our World in Data. But, given the importance of air pollution, how does it relate to climate negotiations?

2024 Emissions Gap Report: Are We Playing with Fire!

The "2024 Emissions Gap Report" was released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on October 24, highlighting the significant gap between words and actions regarding emissions reduction targets.

Food.. Main Item at COP29: Joint Project with FAO

The issue of food received special attention at COP28, and it is once again a focal point at COP29. According to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) for 2024, around 282 million people suffered from high levels of acute hunger in 2023.