by Haafizah | Dec 5, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
The unwillingness of the Australian government to be transparent on climate data undermines global efforts to deal with climate crisis. Faced with the gut-wrenching horrors occurring in the Ukraine, Ethiopia, Sudan, Myanmar and the Middle East, it’s hard to fathom...
by Haafizah | Dec 5, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
Despite overwhelming evidence to show impact of fossil fuels on climate, COP28 president, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, claims there is “no science” to support phasing out fossil fuels. The president of the COP28 climate conference, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, is...
by Phil-Admin | Dec 4, 2023 | AnimalAgri, ClimateChange, GoodNews
The Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action signed at COP28, marks a commitment to cut carbon emissions in the global food system. More than 130 countries have signed the Leaders Declaration on Food Systems, Agriculture and Climate Action...
by Phil-Admin | Dec 4, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
A full day will be dedicated to food and agriculture – a first for any COP – and the United Arab Emirates host has said the event will be a “game-changer for food systems.” Climate advocacy groups are pressuring world governments gathered at...
by Phil-Admin | Dec 4, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
“We are living through climate collapse in real time,” the UN secretary-general, António Guterres, has told Cop28 delegates in Dubai. He spoke at the launch of the World Meteorological Organization’s stark State of the Climate report, which said 2023 will be the...
by Haafizah | Dec 4, 2023 | ClimateChange, GoodNews
President Joe Biden has thrown money behind encouraging agricultural projects, but has shown no interest in highlighting sustainability. The Biden administration has made investments worth $195.9M in 185 agricultural projects to bolster the food supply chain and lower...
by Phil-Admin | Dec 3, 2023 | AnimalAgri, GoodNews
Big Meat intends to go ‘full force’ in arguing meat is beneficial to the environment at Cop28, including a communications plan to get a pro-meat message heard by policymakers. Big meat companies and lobby groups are planning a large presence at the Cop28 climate...
by Phil-Admin | Dec 2, 2023 | GoodNews
With two-thirds of the summit’s gastronomic offerings being a feast of plant-based delights, this year sees catering aligning with climate-friendly principles. In the midst of the game-changing COP28 hosted by the UAE, a revelation has set this event apart from...
by Phil-Admin | Dec 1, 2023 | AnimalAgri, Blogs, ClimateChange
Two-thirds of the food served at COP28 will be meat-free, but a plant-based shift is unlikely to be found in the conference negotiations where climate targets are set. Over the next two weeks, an estimated 70,000 people will gather in Dubai for the United Nations...
by Haafizah | Dec 1, 2023 | GoodNews, HealthyLiving
Research suggests that replacing 50% of our meat and dairy intake with plant-based alternatives can halt deforestation and double climate benefits. Over the last few weeks, we’ve interviewed founders of various blended and hybrid meat startups, as we explore the...
