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Global Outlook: Climate Change and Conflict
One of NZ’s Most Contentious Climate Cases is Moving Forward. And the World is Watching
By Vernon Rive | 14 February, 2024
The Supreme Court of New Zealand has delivered a landmark decision on a case against a group of New Zealand’s largest corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.
‘We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Will Bring’: How Climate Change is Affecting Fijians’ Mental Health
By Amy Lykins and Suzanne Cosh | 11 January, 2024
The consequences of climate change also pose significant risks to the mental health and wellbeing of the people living in the most affected countries, says a recent study with rural Fijians.
COP28 – Massive Disappointments, Slight Glimmers of Hope
By Volker Boege | 03 January, 2024
While many expectations were not met at COP28 and Pacific delegates expressed deep disappointment, there were minor bright spots.
COP28 Offers Too Little of an “Oasis" for AOSIS in a Desert of Climate Justice
By James Bhagwan | 20 December, 2023
What does the “Dubai Consensus” actually mean for Pacific Small Island Developing States and the communities that they represent?
Hard-Fought COP28 Agreement on Fossil Fuels– But Climate Catastrophe Is Not Yet Averted
By Matt McDonald | 15 December, 2023
As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change?
Fairness and Climate Justice in the Face of Unimaginable Consequences
By Volker Boege | 28 November, 2023
As COP28 is about to begin, this article highlights the major concerns and demands of Pacific Island nations.
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.
One of NZ’s Most Contentious Climate Cases is Moving Forward. And the World is Watching
By Vernon Rive | 14 February, 2024
The Supreme Court of New Zealand has delivered a landmark decision on a case against a group of New Zealand’s largest corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.
‘We Don’t Know What Tomorrow Will Bring’: How Climate Change is Affecting Fijians’ Mental Health
By Amy Lykins and Suzanne Cosh | 11 January, 2024
The consequences of climate change also pose significant risks to the mental health and wellbeing of the people living in the most affected countries, says a recent study with rural Fijians.
COP28 – Massive Disappointments, Slight Glimmers of Hope
By Volker Boege | 03 January, 2024
While many expectations were not met at COP28 and Pacific delegates expressed deep disappointment, there were minor bright spots.
COP28 Offers Too Little of an “Oasis" for AOSIS in a Desert of Climate Justice
By James Bhagwan | 20 December, 2023
What does the “Dubai Consensus” actually mean for Pacific Small Island Developing States and the communities that they represent?
Hard-Fought COP28 Agreement on Fossil Fuels– But Climate Catastrophe Is Not Yet Averted
By Matt McDonald | 15 December, 2023
As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change?
Fairness and Climate Justice in the Face of Unimaginable Consequences
By Volker Boege | 28 November, 2023
As COP28 is about to begin, this article highlights the major concerns and demands of Pacific Island nations.
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.