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Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
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Landmark climate case to open at top UN court

By Jan HENNOP The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines…
SourceSourceDecember 2, 2024 Full article
Poor nations walk out of climate deal consultation with COP29 president
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Poor nations walk out of climate deal consultation with COP29 presidentNews

Poor nations walk out of climate deal consultation with COP29 president

Baku, Azerbaijan | AFP - Negotiators from small islands and least-developed nations on Saturday walked out of overtime consultations on a climate deal with COP29…
SourceSourceNovember 23, 2024 Full article
Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impact
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Small island nations face growing flood risk despite minimal climate impact

New research reveals that some of the worldโ€™s smallest nations, which contribute the least to climate change, are facing increasingly severe flooding risks. Residents of…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Nan Madolโ€™s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
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Nan Madolโ€™s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience

The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
World’s island states blame richest countries for climate threats
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World’s island states blame richest countries for climate threats

By Amรฉlie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS | AFP United Nations, United States (UPDATED) - Extremely vulnerable to climate change, not rich enough to stop it on their own,…
SourceSourceMay 27, 2024 Full article