Media Release: Richest Nations Spending 30 Times as Much on Military as Climate Finance

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14/11/2022 As the world’s climate negotiators gather in Egypt for the 27th annual climate talks, a new report reveals that military spending is deepening the climate crisis by increasing emissions, diverting money and fuelling conflict in the most climate-vulnerable countries. The report, Climate Collateral, produced by the international research organisation, Transnational Institute, together with Stop … Continue reading Media Release: Richest Nations Spending 30 Times as Much on Military as Climate Finance

COP27 side event: Dealing with military and conflict related emissions under the UNFCCC

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As part of a groundbreaking Blue Zone Side Event at COP27 on dealing with military and conflict related emissions under the UNFCCC, TPNS was invited to speak on the civil society perspective. It was organised by Ukraine and supported by CAFOD.  TPNS joined their colleagues at Perspectives Climate Group, who presented our joint publication Military … Continue reading COP27 side event: Dealing with military and conflict related emissions under the UNFCCC

Open Letter to UN Sec General as we enter 6th month of Russia’s invasion

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As we enter the sixth month of the Russian invasion of Ukraine TPNS has written an Open Letter to Antonio Guterres. It calls on him to consider concrete proposals that address runaway military spending and excess profits by defence companies. Is excessive military spending coupled with defence industry excess profits a legitimate source to tap … Continue reading Open Letter to UN Sec General as we enter 6th month of Russia’s invasion