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The Middle East sees no sunset for fossil fuel use with renewable energy unable to match the profits earned from oil and gas.

Just hours before the start of the high stakes conference, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos, Jr called off his trip to Dubai, in order to focus on a hostage situation of Filipino seafarers in the Red Sea.

As nations gather at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, top of the agenda will be the culmination of a process known as the “global stocktake”.

The yawning gap between the cost of adapting to climate change and the finance available is becoming a chasm, experts warn ahead of COP28.

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While developing countries are leading the charge against climate change, many developed countries continually fail to honour their pledges, undermining the effectiveness of multilateral agreements. The resulting trust gap is the main obstacle to achieving global solidarity, which is essential for ensuring a net-zero future. By Saber Hossain Chowdhury and Hassan Damluji

The most important issue for India is to grow sustainably while adhering to its international climate commitments and keeping its energy constraints in mind. By Saon Ray

It is no exaggeration to say that the GCF’s replenishment campaign is a test of the world’s commitment to combating global warming. A successful outcome would not only help close the massive global climate financing gap, but would also allow developed countries to rebuild trust by showing that they understand the urgency of the crisis. By Mahmoud Mohieldin and Vera Songwe

Once again, climate scientists have warned that time is running out in the global race to stay ahead of catastrophic climate change. While Kenya and many other countries in the Global South could play a major role in solving the problem, more must be done to unlock that potential. By William Ruto

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By Priyatma Singh and Melanie Pill

By Hindou Ibrahim

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In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' month in the Philippines, the former United Nations special rapporteur tells the Eco-Business Podcast about her lifelong work to empower communities in Asia’s most dangerous country for environmental defenders.

The climate talks in Glasgow could have a major trickle-down effect on Asia's business community. What should the region's businesses expect from COP26? The Eco-Business Podcast asked energy and sustainability expert Malavika Bambawale.

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