UN calls for doubling of finance for nature-based solutions
1/12/2022: The second edition of the State of Finance for Nature finds that investments into nature-based solutions must double by 2025 to deliver goals for climate, biodiversity, and land degradation. Subsidies for nature-negative activities need to be phased out.
Source: UN Environment Programme
Statement of progress of Treaty to ban landmines
28/11/2022: The International Campaign to Ban Landmines has submitted analysis of the destruction of landmines, and remaining stockpiles, facilitated through the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.
Source: Human Rights Watch
AGRA gets make-Up, not make-over
29/11/2022: The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa has dropped ‘Green Revolution’ from its name and announced a new five-year strategy. The Gates Foundation will continue to provide more than two-thirds of AGRA’s funding. Is there any evidence of a new approach to sustainable agriculture in Africa?
Source: Inter Press Service
Call for integration of African Union into G20
25/11/2022: French President Emmanuel Macron told world leaders gathered at the recent Bali summit that his country supports the integration of the African Union into G20 membership. South Africa is the only current member country from Africa.
Source: The East African
Iran protests: UN Human Rights Council holds special session
24/11/2022: The UN Human Rights Council is set to hold a special session on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The UN estimates that over 300 people have died since protests were triggered by the death in custody of Jina Mahsa Amini.
Source: DW
Global Fund to Fight AIDS hits $15.7 billion in fundraising
18/11/2022: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has obtained funding pledges that bring the total close to its target of $18 billion for the next three years. Last minute contributions from the UK and Italy were vital.
Source: Devex
UN biodiversity talks approach ‘Copenhagen or Paris’ moment
22/11/2022: The UN biodiversity summit in Montreal in December will seek agreement to reverse nature loss and restore ecosystems by 2030. Negotiations on finance will aim to mobilize $200 billion per year and phase out subsidies for nature-destructive practices.
Source: Climate Home News
Regional force ready to replace Monusco in DRC
20/11/2022: Amidst signs of a breakthrough in the push for peace in eastern DR Congo, the East African Regional Force is preparing to take over from UN peacekeepers. Monusco's mission has been tainted, with both Congolese politicians and civilians accusing it of inaction.
Source: The East African
UN decision to advance crimes against humanity treaty
18/11/2022: Unlike for the crimes of genocide, torture, apartheid, and forced disappearances, there is no international treaty specifically devoted to crimes against humanity, despite their proliferation in every region of the globe. The UN General Assembly has now agreed to draft a treaty on such crimes.
Source: Human Rights Watch
What was decided at COP27 climate talks
20/11/2022: Developing countries got the loss and damage fund they fought for at COP27, on the proviso that the burden of paying into it does not all fall on rich governments. A transitional committee will look into what funding is needed and where the money should come from.
Source: Climate Home News