At the request of the United States, the Moroccan authorities have decided to transfer spare parts for T-72 tanks to Ukraine, becoming the first African country to provide military assistance to Kyiv.
Morocco will be first African country to provide military aid to Ukraine Read more
The agreement, struck at COP27 in Egypt, where world leaders are discussing how to mitigate the climate crisis, marks an important, albeit initial, step in cooperation.
Israel and Jordan agree to team up to save Jordan River Read more
Under the partnership, Indonesia will aim to cap its emissions from the power sector by 2030, faster than the initial target of 2037, and to generate 34% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Indonesia seals $20 billion deal with G7 to speed up clean energy transition Read more
Rich nations, which bear the brunt of responsibility for warming the atmosphere, have long resisted making such payments, seeking to avoid assuming legal liability for their contributions to climate change.
In the deal, the Nordic country will pay Indonesia, home to the world’s third-largest tropical forests, to keep its forests standing, thereby reducing its emissions.
Norway to pay Indonesia $56 million for drop in deforestation and emissions Read more
Germany’s new program will support Afghans suffering persecution at the hands of the Taliban, including women’s and human rights advocates and people who have persecuted because of their religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
Germany to take in 1,000 at-risk Afghans every month Read more
The treaty, supported by the Vatican and the World Health Organization, has so far been backed by more than 65 cities and governments internationally.
Vanuatu becomes world’s first nation to call for global treaty to phase out fossil fuels Read more
HFCs were widely adopted in the 1980s and 1990s to replace CFCs, which damage the Earth’s ozone layer. But then HFCs emerged as some of the most potent greenhouse gases, far more potent than carbon dioxide.
The decision is part of reparations for a period of colonial rule during which Germany committed a genocide against the Namibian people.
Germany returns stolen colonial treasures to Namibia Read more
This global conference brought together government representatives, private sector representatives, philanthropic organizations, and many more.
Global ocean conference brings in $16 billion in pledges for marine health Read more
