Transform defence for sustainable human safety
The paradigm shift for defence, security, foreign and development policies in a climate changed world.
TPNS PARTICIPATION AT COP29 As many predicted, on the main issue of climate finance for global south countries, COP29 was indeed the failure many dreaded. Rich nations held to their position that they were unable to reach the public funding levels needed and – as feared – ended up relying on private finance and loans … Continue reading TPNS Participation at COP29
Degrowing the Military While Preserving Jobs November 13, 2024 TPNS was delighted to be invited to join speakers from across the USA on a webinar addressing degrowth. Ho-Chih spoke to his work on the military and degrowth. Those advocating less military spending often overlook economic degrowth. This webinar will address the critical issue of shrinking militarism. Speakers: … Continue reading Presentation for Green Party (USA) Webinar on Degrowth
To be a true ‘COP of Peace’ Baku needs to acknowledge the ‘hard’ issues that impact on peace, the climate emergency and climate finance.
The world has baked for 12 consecutive months in temperatures 1.5C (2.7F) greater than their average before the fossil fuel era, new data shows. Temperatures between July 2023 and June 2024 were the highest on record, scientists found, creating a year-long stretch in which the Earth was 1.64C hotter than in preindustrial times. Carlo Buontempo, … Continue reading Temperatures 1.5C above pre-industrial era average for 12 consecutive months
The arms industry finds itself in the climate finance frame ‘At Bonn talks, G77 group floats a 5% sales tax on tech, fashion and defence firms to fund green spending in the Global South’ Climate Home News reported in the first days of the Bonn Climate Conference, the annual mid-year preparatory conference that precedes COP … Continue reading Saudi Arabia / Arab Group/ G77+China Proposal for a sales tax on developed nations’ defence industries as part of a climate finance package
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