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Disappointingly, applications for side events addressing military emissions and spending were not accepted this time round at Bonn. Yet with military spending at an all time high, NATO’s future plans for even higher spending, genocide ongoing in Palestine and the war in Ukraine with no end in sight, military related issues were present ‘on the … Continue reading TPNS at Bonn Climate Change Conference (16-26 June 2025)
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street during an emergency protest for Palestine on Friday 25 May, British journalist Owen Jones delivered a blistering condemnation of the UK government and mainstream media, accusing them of complicity in what he described as “genocidal depravity” in Gaza. He criticised the government's continued export of arms and intelligence support to Israel, … Continue reading Gaza: Owen Jones does not – rightly – hold back
The Nakba ( ’the catastrophe’) is the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people through violent displacement and dispossession of land, property, and belongings, along with the destruction of their society and the suppression of their culture, identity, political rights, and national aspirations. This May marks 77 years of Nakba. 77 years of dispossession, ethnic cleansing and … Continue reading NAKBA 77
We hope this e-news roundup finds you well as we approach the holiday season. We have had a busy year taking our work on military emissions and spending to more new audiences internationally.
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
