A look back at the major African news stories of 2022
From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to coups d'état in Burkina Faso and the French military withdrawal from Mali, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the news highlights from Africa this year.…
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Saving Alexandria: Egypt’s ancient metropolis faces new threats from the sea
Tens of thousands of concrete wave-breaking devices have been installed in strategic locations, including in front of Qaitbay Citadel. The face of Alexandria is changing and it needs to, according to experts.
Sea level rise is happening at…
Pacific Islands fight for existence before rising sea levels swallow them up
Although they contribute less than 0.03% of the world’s total carbon emissions, Pacific Islands are at the front line of the climate crisis. Entire countries could be submerged under water within the next two to three …
Commentary: COP27 marathon summit fails to address the most fundamental questions
PLEDGES UNFULFILLED
While the agreement has the potential to redraw relations between the Global North and South, what exists now is akin to an empty bucket. The vessel has been hard fought for but so far, no one has committed to filling…
COP27 agreement on emissions a step backward from Glasgow progress, say analysts
Professor Brendan Mackey, director of Griffith Climate Action Beacon at Griffiths University, told CNA’s Asia Now that the text had “very weak language”.
“Actually, there's no such thing as abated coal power. It's all unabated. And many…
The Interview – Seychelles president says ‘no time to wait’ after COP27 deal on…
Issued on: 21/11/2022 - 10:50
In an interview with FRANCE 24, the president of Seychelles hailed the deal reached at the COP27 climate conference on a "loss and damage" fund…
COP27 agrees to fund climate damages, no progress on emission cuts
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: A fraught UN summit wrapped up on Sunday (Nov 20) with a landmark deal on funding to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating climate impacts - but also anger over a failure to be more ambitious on cutting emissions.…
Who will pay for climate ‘loss and damage’?
WHO PAYS WHOM?
Vulnerable countries and campaigners in the past argued that rich countries that caused the bulk of climate change with their historical greenhouse gas emissions should pay.
The United States and European Union had resisted…
COP27 inclusion of sustainable lifestyle key for India: Union minister Bhupender Yadav
NEW DELHI: With over 195 countries reaching a final agreement at UN climate talks (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, India which actively participated in the two-week long negotiations through multiple interventions welcomed its outcome…