'Militarism in the time of Climate Emergency' is an important report to be presented at COP31 and marks a vital moment the effort to bring militarism — especially military emissions and military spending — into the climate debate, especially within climate negotiations. Included in its conclusions is reference to TPNS's Five Percent Proposal as a … Continue reading New COP31 report released by the Civil Society Equity Review
Media Release: Rapid year on year increases in the military spending of (Annex II) rich developed countries is evidence enough that there is money available to meet their legally binding climate obligations
A new policy briefing by Tipping Point North South released ahead of COP31 in Turkey shows that rich developed countries are actively prioritising military spending over climate finance for the most climate vulnerable nations, many of which are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Lead up to COP31 in Turkey – events, publications and campaigns
As we now start to prepare for our participation at COP31 in November – two official side events, press conferences, extensive lobbying and advocacy efforts – we hope this current TPNS news round-up has something of interest for you.
The abolition of war – a nail in the coffin of fossil fuels
On 9 July 1955, Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein launched the Russell-Einstein Manifesto. Signatories included the great scientific minds of the period and the manifesto was a plea to abandon nuclear weapons but in the only context possible: that of the abolition of war. There lies before us, if we choose, continual progress in happiness, … Continue reading The abolition of war – a nail in the coffin of fossil fuels
Colleagues in Brazil have written this excellent article for Le Monde Diplomatique
What kind of energy transition and security is the world willing to build? The world has been postponing, year after year, the choice between two types of security: the security that can be bought with weapons and the security that can be bought by preventing climate change from destroying crops, coastal cities, and entire supply chains. … Continue reading Colleagues in Brazil have written this excellent article for Le Monde Diplomatique
