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Topic page on the COP28 world climate conference

COP28 is a highlight of the year. We take you to Dubai, where we meet people who are committed to taking concrete action against the climate crisis.
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Frauen der Yuturi Warmi. Yuturi Warmi ist die erste Gruppe indigener Wächterinnen im ecuadorianischen Amazonasgebiet.

Killing a river is killing the culture of people

29.11.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Ecuador’s indigenous leaders unite at COP28 to push for Just Transition amid Amazon threats
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Ein Mann im weißen Gewand streckt seine Hand aus und greift in einen Weihrauchbaum aus, der sich in der Wüste Dubais befindet.

World Climate Conference COP28 – Climate diplomacy in hot times

29.11.2023 Die Welt gerecht gestalten, Climate Change, Energy and Environment

The international community is meeting in Dubai to take stock of climate protection measures, discuss the financing of those efforts and decide on the phase-out of fossil fuels. Where, exactly, do we stand?
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Eine Demonstrantin hält ein Schild gegen Fracking während einer Demonstration des globalen Klimastreiks "Fridays for Future" in Buenos Aires, Argentinien, Freitag, 24. September 2021.

Argentina's contradictory bet

29.11.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment

Argentina’s contradictory position is on display as the country seeks to finance its energy transition with fossil fuels extraction, despite the impact on local communities.
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Seenotrettung: private Seenotretter der Organisation "Ärzte ohne Grenzen" im zentralen Mittelmeer: die als Rettungsschiff gecharterte "Geo Barents" mit Overlay der Artikelreihe zur EU-Asylreform

Taking aim at sea rescue

21.11.2023 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Refugee Policy

How the EU and its Member States are hindering civilian sea rescues and exacerbating the humanitarian disaster in the Mediterranean
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Plakat auf einer Klimademo mit der Aufschrift: «There is no Planet B»

Why Climate Change and Human Rights are Connected

17.11.2023 Climate Change, Energy and Environment, International Community and Civil Society

What are the obligations of states to protect the human rights of those affected by climate change?
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Ein durch Küstenerosion zerstörtes Wohnhaus im Dorf Iranawila, Sri Lanka.

Complexity is not an excuse for inaction

16.11.2023 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Causes of Displacement

Citizen Science and Loss & Damage: A call for more collaboration in the context of migration and climate change
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Madagascar’s dangerous democratic backsliding

14.11.2023 News

President Rajoelina promised stability and development. But years later, violence is dominating the election campaign, says Constantin Grund, Head of the FES office in Madagascar, in the current IPS article.
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Veranstaltungsgrafik mit einem Portrait von der Menschenrechtsaktivistin Shaharzad Akbar. Text: FES-Menschenrechtspreis 2023. Shaharzad Akbar

FES Human Rights Award 2023

to Shaharzad Akbar, human rights activist and former Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC). Please register for the award ceremony here.
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All work and low pay — Europe’s migrant workforce

03.11.2023 Displacement, Migration, Integration, Migration policy

Despite Europe's extensive labour shortage, it seems incapable of improving the poor working conditions that migrant workers find themselves in.
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