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Europe: Six young people take 32 countries to European Court of Human Rights over climate changeGroup will argue in landmark case that government inaction on climate change discriminates against youth
26 Sep 2023 Press release -
Climate change: ‘Fast and fair’ fossil fuel phase-out neededFresh climate call comes as millions set to join protests ahead of next week’s UN meetings
14 Sep 2023 Press release -
DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new reportMassive expansion in demand for metals for lithium-ion batteries for electric cars is fuelling abuse
12 Sep 2023 Press release -
G20: Leaders must take action to tackle ‘unparalleled’ crises of climate change and debtWealthy countries must fulfil climate finance commitments and increase pledges
08 Sep 2023 Press release -
UAE: leaked recording shows officials intent on limiting public debate at COP2801 Sep 2023 Press release
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UK: Government cutting ties with Greenpeace after PM house protest 'deeply concerning'UK: Government cutting ties with Greenpeace after PM house protest 'deeply concerning'
08 Aug 2023 Press release -
UAE: value of pledge to allow climate activists free speech at COP28 'remains to be seen'03 Aug 2023 Press release
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Paris Summit: Major ‘rethink’ on global finance needed to help poorest cope with climate crisisGovernments, private creditors and international financial institutions should consider debt restructuring and cancellation
22 Jun 2023 Press release -
North America: huge cloud of wildfire smoke is another sign of spiralling climate crisis07 Jun 2023 Press release
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Ukraine: destruction of Kakhovka dam is a 'huge humanitarian disaster'06 Jun 2023 Press release
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Pakistan: Global action urgently needed to tackle 'starkly visible' climate injustice - new reportPakistan is on the frontline of the climate crisis
05 Jun 2023 Press release -
UAE/COP28: climate change meeting 'endangered' by host's human rights record - new briefing01 Jun 2023 Press release
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Climate Change: Millions taking part in Earth Day is key to protecting the planet and people‘We are not moving fast enough to prevent a catastrophic rise in global temperatures’ - Marta Schaaf
21 Apr 2023 Press release -
Global Climate: ‘Landmark moment’ as UN backs call for ICJ to take action on climate changeMove by Pacific Island state of Vanuatu gains wide support
29 Mar 2023 Press release -
Climate Change: IPCC report must herald ‘transformational change’Today’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report warns that 1.5C-degree limit to rise in global temperature set to be missed by wide margin
20 Mar 2023 Press release -
Mozambique/Malawi: Authorities must act to aid victims of record-breaking Storm Freddy14 Mar 2023 Press release
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UK: Arrests of peaceful tree protesters in Northamptonshire 'deeply disturbing'
Four activists in Wellingborough - including an 84-year-old - were arrested by Northants Police for protesting against felling of historically-important trees
22 Feb 2023 Press release -
UAE: state oil company's record profits and expansion plans show CEO is unfit to lead COP2813 Feb 2023 Press release
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Davos Summit: Now is the time for action - 'not more empty gestures'World facing climate crisis, fallout of global pandemic, armed conflict, food insecurity and a deeply flawed global economy
12 Jan 2023 Press release -
Climate: Putting UAE oil chief in charge of COP28 threatens further climate chaos'Sultan al-Jaber’s appointment sends the wrong signal to the people most affected by climate change' - Chiara Liguori
12 Jan 2023 Press release
