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Mar262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Maasai Pastoralists Resist Carbon Credit Projects Amid Land Dispossession Fears

Across the sun-scorched plains of northern Tanzania, Maasai pastoralists are fighting to protect their ancestral lands from a new threat: carbon credit projects. Global investors, backed by multinational corporations, are securing deals to use Tanzanian grazing lands for carbon storage, promising economic and environmental benefits. But for Maasai communities, these projects feel like a modern land grab, threatening their traditional way of life. A Disguised Land Grab? Over two million hectares of Maasai land have been targeted by carbon offset initiatives, including the Longido and Monduli Rangelands Carbon Project supported by Volkswagen ClimatePartners, and The Resilient Tarangire Ecosystem Project backed by The Nature Conservancy. Under these schemes traditional Maasai grazing...

Mar262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Extreme Weather Drove 20% of Energy Demand Growth in 2024: IEA Report

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A surge in global temperatures and extreme weather events drove a 20% increase in natural gas and electricity demand in 2024, contributing to a rise in coal consumption, according to the Global Energy Review 2025 released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on March 24, 2025. Soaring Electricity Demand Global electricity consumption grew by 4.3% in 2024, nearly doubling the 2.5% growth recorded in 2023. The main drivers were: Increased cooling demand due to extreme heatwaves, particularly in China, India, and the U.S. Industrial expansion, especially in electro-intensive manufacturing Electrification of transport, with electric vehicle (EV) sales rising by over 25%, surpassing 17 million units Booming data centres, requiring massive power consumption The buildin...

Mar262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

World Meteorological Day Highlights Urgency of Closing Early Warning Gap

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Celebrations for World Meteorological Day took place worldwide today, focusing on closing the early warning gap and strengthening resilience against extreme weather. Organized by national weather services, events included a gathering at WMO headquarters in Geneva. Though the official day falls on March 23, global discussions continued into Monday. Progress in Early Warnings for All The UN Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, launched at COP 28, aims to bring the world’s population under a protective early-warning system by 2027. Now at its halfway point, the initiative has seen major progress: In 2023, 108 countries reported having some capacity for multi-hazard early warning systems more than double the 52 countries in 2015. The initiative has saved lives, protected liv...

Mar252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nepal Sagarmatha Sambaad Set to Tackle Climate Crisis Invite Global Leaders Amid Rising Environmental Concerns

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Nepal is gearing up to host its much-anticipated international dialogue, Sagarmatha Sambaad, from May 16 to 18 bringing together world leaders foreign ministers and experts to address the escalating climate crisis. The forum originally planned for 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic aims to spark crucial discussions on climate change climate justice, and its devastating impacts on mountainous nations. During a media briefing in Kathmandu, Amrit Bahadur Rai, Secretary at Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, revealed that heads of state, foreign ministers, and ministers of forest and environment from various countries have been invited. While the list of attendees has yet to be finalized he confirmed that continuous dialogue is underway with different governments and internati...

Mar252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Earth Drying Up UN Report Warns of Expanding Drylands and Looming Crisis

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A 2024 UN report has revealed a troubling trend Earth is becoming increasingly dry as global temperatures rise. Over the past three decades, more than three-fourths of the world’s land has become drier compared to the previous 30 years. Today drylands cover 40.6% of the planet’s landmass, excluding Antarctica. As these regions expand number of people living in drylands has doubled to 2.3 billion making up over a quarter of the global population. If climate change continues at its current pace this number could soar to 5 billion by 2100. Drylands Expanding Across Continents The drying trend is being observed worldwide, from the western United States to Brazil, Europe, Asia, and central Africa. Scientists warn that without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, an addition...

Mar242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Himalayan Glaciers Melting Rapidly Raising Risks for 2 Billion People

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Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas, a crucial freshwater source for nearly 2 billion people are melting at an alarming rate, heightening the risk of floods, landslides and infrastructure damage across Asia. The region home to the world's largest ice reserves outside the polar areas is experiencing glacial melt 65% faster than in the previous decade with the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) projected to triple by the century’s end. The impact is already being felt. In August last year, a glacial lake in Nepal's Everest region burst its banks unleashing a destructive flood in Thame village. Homes, farms, a school, and a hydropower plant were damaged, but timely evacuation saved lives. With such disasters set to become more frequent, governments and international organization...

Mar242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Global Tool and Finance Report Boosts Investment in Nature Based Climate Solutions

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A newly launched Global Tool and Finance Report, developed by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI) and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), aims to scale investment in nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate-resilient infrastructure. Nature-based solutions play a crucial role in climate adaptation by strengthening resilience mitigating climate impacts, and supporting biodiversity. A UNEP report highlights that NbS influence up to 79% of Sustainable Development Goal targets. However, funding remains insufficient, with UNEP estimating that global investment in NbS needs to nearly triple to $542 billion by 2030 to meet critical biodiversity and climate targets. Finance Report: Unlocking Private Investment for NbS The Finance Report, led by researchers Ni...

Mar242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Glacial Melt Crisis Rising Risks of Lake Outburst Floods

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The Great Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland’s Canton of Valais is among the fastest-melting World Heritage sites, highlighting a growing crisis in mountain regions worldwide. As global temperatures rise glaciers are retreating at alarming rates Europe Alps and Pyrenees alone have lost 40% of their glacier volume since 2000. Nearly 2 billion people rely on glaciers for freshwater, but their rapid melting now poses deadly threats. As glaciers melt water collects in depressions once occupied by ice, forming unstable lakes. Many are held back by fragile ice dams or rock moraines. A sudden water surge, landslide or earthquake can trigger a catastrophic outburst flood, sending torrents of water and debris crashing down mountain valleys. In October 2023 glacial lake outburst flood in the Himal...

Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2024 Becomes Hottest Year on Record as WMO Warns of Irreversible Climate Crisis

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning in its latest report, confirming that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded with global temperatures surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. The findings highlight worsening climate conditions, including rising sea levels, record ocean warming, and extreme weather events leading to widespread displacement and economic losses. According to the report, the global mean temperature in 2024 was 1.55 ± 0.13°C above the 1850-1900 average, marking a devastating milestone in human-induced climate change. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo described the findings as an “urgent warning sign” rather than a definitive failure of the Paris Agreement goals, emphasizing that every fraction of a degree of w...

Mar212025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global South Takes Lead in Climate Action as Developed Nations Falter

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The Global South with nations like India and Brazil at the forefront, is stepping up to take a leading role in global climate action as developed countries struggle to meet their commitments. COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago emphasized this shift in leadership during his visit to India, asserting that emerging economies possess the institutional strength and scientific expertise necessary to drive meaningful climate solutions. Correa do Lago pointed out that the United States' wavering commitment and Europe’s growing defense priorities have hindered the effectiveness of climate initiatives. He argued that while countries in the Global South have large vulnerable populations, their proactive climate policies and international cooperation are setting new standards for environmental le...