National (Nepal)
In Antalya, Nepal is asking the world for billions. But its push for international recognition has fallen short, and Kathmandu still has homework to do.
Kathmandu, November 13 Five Nepali ministers have travelled to Antalya, Turkey, to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), prompting questions over whether all of them ne...
The Prime Minister's office says Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen were sharing a joke when a private conversation was inadvertently recorded at the COP31 summit.
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Anthony Albanese has met with his Norwegian counterpart and Turkish president on the sidelines of the COP31 summit in TΓΌrkiye. Follow live.
National (Nepal)
Nepal, Bhutan and other mountain countries are pushing for measures to save glaciers and mountain ecosystems.
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World News
At least 93 planes have landed in Antalya, Turkey, since the United Nationsβ COP31 climate summit began. The planes emitted the same amount of fuel as flying around the world three times, according to Oxfam. CNNβs Antoinette Radford reports.
Science & Climate
ANTALYA (TΓRKΔ°YE): Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary attended the opening day of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) wearing the traditional attire of the Sherpa community to draw international attention to the challenges facing Nepalβs Himalayan regions due to climate change. According to her secretariat, Minister Chaudhary chose the traditional [β¦]
Science & Climate
Nepal has committed to strengthening locally led climate adaptation and ensuring climate finance reaches vulnerable communities, using a global platform at COP31 to call for greater support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing little to global emissions.
Politics & Governance
ANTALYA (TΓRKΔ°YE): Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called on media organizations to report on the ongoing 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) with sensitivity, accuracy and a proper understanding of the conferenceβs processes and objectives. He stressed that journalists should familiarize themselves with the COP negotiation process before preparing reports, cautioning against portraying the [β¦]
World News
ANTALYA: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with Finlandβs Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, on the sidelines of the ongoing 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya on Wednesday. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Khanal expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Finland for their solidarity and prompt [β¦]
In this bulletin, UN urges stronger action on fossil fuels at the COP31 summit; Millions join Spain's first general strike in 14 years; and in sport, A shock departure for the NSW Women's State of Origin team.
Technology
Welcome to the annual United Nations climate summit, where the lanyard class gather to discuss one of the worldβs most serious problems against an often unserious backdrop.
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Science & Climate
ANTALYA (TΓRKΔ°YE): Senior officials at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) have called for effective implementation of global climate commitments, accelerated expansion of clean energy, improved access to climate finance and stronger disaster resilience. Addressing a high-level session of heads of state and government, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, COP31 President [β¦]
World News
SBS News spoke with Greenpeaceβs Pacific head, Shiva Gounden, who says the summitβs push for electrification is βan important stepβ, but one that doesnβt mask the main driver of climate change β the burning of fossil fuels.