COP27 Summit

Briton Dan Hodd, 29 years old, who left Spain about a month ago to go to the COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh without flying, but mostly biking and using public transportation, plays the violin in Baghdad, Iraq October 26, 2022. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily

Busking Brit Crosses Iraq On His Way to COP27 Without Flying

With a violin on his back and maps in his bag, Dan Hodd left Spain a month ago and was cycling through busy Baghdad as he heads to the COP27 climate talks in Egypt that he firmly intends to reach…

30 October 2022

FILE - Cans of Coca-Cola are on display at a grocery market in Uniontown, Pa., April 24, 2022. The soft drink giant's sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

COP27′s Coke Sponsorship Leaves Bad Taste With Green Groups

This year’s United Nations climate summit is brought to you by Coke. Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.’s sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online…

AP 24 October 2022

Displaced people stand on flooded highway, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan, September 16, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

EU Countries Seek Common Stance On Climate Compensation For COP27

Ministers from European Union countries will attempt on Monday to agree on their negotiating position for this year's U.N. climate talks, including on the contentious topic of compensation for the…

24 October 2022

Planting 100m Trees Ahead of COP27 in Egypt

Egypt has recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing the negative effects of climate change, in its preparations to host the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27),…

Wael Salem 21 October 2022

General view of hotels, banks and office buildings by the Nile River as Egypt prepares to host the COP27 summit in Egypt, September 12, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Egypt: About 90 Heads of State Confirmed For COP27 Climate Summit

About 90 heads of state have confirmed attendance at November's COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt where they will address issues including energy transition and food security at opening sessions, a…

03 October 2022

Temple of Hibis. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Going Green

Egypt has recently announced Kharga as the first ever green environmentally-friendly city. Kharga is the capital of New Valley governorate in the southern part of Egypt. Egypt’s Minister of…

Salwa Samir 02 July 2022

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