Cost of environmental damage will be six times higher than price of limiting global heating to 2C, study finds. Rising temperatures, heavier rainfall and more frequent and intense extreme weather are projected to cause $38tn (£30tn) of destruction each year by mid-century, according to the research, which is the most comprehensive analysis of its type ever undertaken, and whose findings are published in the journal Nature. Read the complete article here -Jonathan Watts Source: The Guardian Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President17/4/2024
Despite important achievements over the past decade to improve the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, safeguard their cultures, and expand their participation at the UN, “deep chasms” endure between commitments made and reality on the ground, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday. “In these trying times – where peace is under severe threat, and dialogue and diplomacy are in dire need – let us be an example of constructive dialogue to honour our commitments to Indigenous Peoples,” Dennis Francis told world leaders and ambassadors meeting in the General Assembly Hall. Read the complete article here Source: United Nations Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a video message to the third edition of "Cinema for Creation," taking place in the Italian city of Padua on the theme: "Nourished by beauty and love: Forces that save the world." In our historical context, characterized by “conflicts, selfishness, indifference, and an inability to listen to others,” the act of collaborating together becomes even more important, he added. The Vatican Secretary of State reminded the people gathered at the festival that Pope Francis has often emphasized the interconnectedness of everything, which “leads us to a gradual awareness that we are part of a single, interdependent human family.”... Read the complete article here - Sr Francine-Marie Cooper Source: Vatican News
Heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones caused misery and mayhem, upending everyday life for millions and inflicting many billions of dollars in economic losses, according to the WMO State of the Global Climate 2023 report.
“Sirens are blaring across all major indicators... Some records aren’t just chart-topping, they’re chart-busting. And changes are speeding up,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a video message for the launch. Read the complete article here Source: United Nations Indigenous Peoples have a wealth of wisdom to protect the world that, with the help of the sciences, can tackle crises plaguing the planet. In particular, they have dramatically contributed to the field of healthcare. Dr. Joachim von Braun, the President of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS), made this point in an interview with Vatican News on the sidelines of a Vatican-organized conference on Indigenous Peoples. Read the complete article here -Deborah Castellano Lubov Source: Vatican News For the fifth time in just eight years, mass coral bleaching is turning hundreds of sites across the Great Barrier Reef white. Coral bleaching occurs when higher-than-average ocean temperatures cause coral to experience heat stress, causing them to expel the algae that provide much of their nutrients and colour. Read the complete article here Source: SBS Indigenous Peoples have a wealth of wisdom to protect the world that, with the help of the sciences, can tackle crises plaguing the planet. In particular, they have dramatically contributed to the field of healthcare... Indigenous’ unique experience in matters related to the environment can offer a crucial contribution to tackle these urgent critical issues, he said. Read the complete article here -Lisa Zengani Source: Vatican News |
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