The global climate meeting in Belém concluded with 195 countries approving 29 documents. Results include a forest fund and a decision to triple funding for climate change adaptation. A roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels received support from around 80 nations.
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On the first day of the summit in Brazil’s Pará state, several nations had already submitted their national plans to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.
Monday (22) was a historic day for Palestine, with France recognizing its statehood and world leaders voicing their support during a conference at the UN headquarters. Present at the event, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva praised the initiatives.
As part of his trip to the United States to attend the 80th UN General Assembly, Brazil’s president will take part in a conference on the Palestinian Question, convened by France and Saudi Arabia, among other appointments.
Meetings with Palestine prime minister Mohammad Mustafa and Jordan foreign minister Ayman Safadi covered the end of military operations in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and other issues relating to Palestine.
An executive from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization discussed collaboration possibilities with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber. In an interview with ANBA, Gunther Beger said the agency is making efforts to reach a new level of private sector engagement in its areas of work.
According to the Ministry of Planning and Budget, with payments made this year, Brazil is up to date with 62 external organizations. The UN received the largest amount.
The in-person round of discussions on the topics of the upcoming COP30 climate summit, which will be hosted by Brazil later this year, began on Monday (16) in Germany.
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, says the Arab country needs help to recover from years of crisis.
The United Nations presented earlier this week, in Kuwait, Switzerland, and Kenya, the resource value required to aid 189.5 million people in need next year. The under-secretary-general said the world is dealing with a combination of crises.
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets with Arab world ministers in Cairo, Egypt, amid discussions on how to address the crisis affecting Palestinians.
To mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, established as November 29 by the United Nations, activities take place in several countries calling for an end to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
The 200-odd countries participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan approved this Monday (11) the UN’s new rules for the carbon credits market.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is set to open on Monday (11) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Brazilian industry association CNI will host activities at its stand in the event’s Green Zone. The Arab Chamber is supporting the CNI and will also participate.
