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.
Sharing this year’s news & progress that is bittersweet
ICJ: State of Palestine Oral Statement on Military Emissions
Today, the State of Palestine gave its powerful Oral Statement to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
TPNS Participation at COP29
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
Military emissions, military spending & the “COP of peace”
To be a true ‘COP of Peace’ Baku needs to acknowledge the ‘hard’ issues that impact on peace, the climate emergency and climate finance.
NATO’s Record Military Spending in 2023 Caused More GHG Emissions than Qatar
Embargoed: 00:01am CET, 9 July As NATO marks its 75th anniversary in Washington D.C. from 9-11 July 2024, new research shows that its record military expenditure of $1.34 trillion produces millions of tonnes of greenhouse emissions and diverts millions of dollars from climate finance. The research briefing, Climate in the Crosshairs,(1) produced by the international … Continue reading NATO’s Record Military Spending in 2023 Caused More GHG Emissions than Qatar
Transform defence for sustainable human safety 