The UN climate change conference ended on 24 November with a pledge from developed nations to contribute at least $300 billion annually to support adaptation. After two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates at COP29, formally the 29th Conference of Parties…
In their last scheduled meeting to agree on treaty text to “end plastic pollution,” negotiators may base their discussions on a new non-paper by INC Chair Luis Vayas that builds on the common ground between countries. With seven days left…
By:Academic Journalist, Lauren Johnston Associate Professor, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney The Conversation ,First Published,26th November,2024 Photo(Brics Summit 2024) Brics+ countries are exploring how they can foster greater use of local currencies in their trade, instead of relying on…
CASCAIS, Portugal, July 10, 2024/ — APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), will be a guest speaker at the seventh edition…
By:Melissa Pistilli,First Published,July 8,2024 The BRICS nations are interested in creating a new currency to compete with the US dollar, and recently announced plans for a blockchain-based payment system. Learn about the developments thus far and how investors can prepare…
Dubai’s tourism sector has been on a remarkable trajectory, marking an 11 per cent increase in international overnight visitors in Q1 2024, with 5.18 million visitors gracing the emirate’s shores. This surge follows a record-breaking year in 2023, where Dubai…
In 2023, the carbon and emissions technology sector showed remarkable resilience and growth, securing a record $17.7 billion in venture capital (VC) investments, according to an industry overview, published by financial data provider PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group. However, the VC…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 2, 2024/ — In the evolving landscape of global health, digital innovation emerges as a beacon of hope, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare access, quality, and affordability. A recent white paper by…
The BRICS group of countries have supported an initiative to set up a grain exchange, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut said on Friday. The exchange would allow buyers to purchase directly from producers and has been backed by Russian…
Global investment in upstream oil and gas is set to reach $570 billion in 2024, showing a 7% rise compared to 2023 expenditure. Of this, 33% is expected to be directed towards frontier fields, presenting a strategic opportunity for undeveloped…
