eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Christiana Figueres, a key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement, speaks with a sense of “stubborn optimism” about our ability to tackle climate change1. This landmark agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels1. For developing countries,…
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Risk Mitigation the eyesproject Amsterdam, 21 September 2024– When it comes to climate change, less developed and poorer countries, mostly in the Global South face a double set back: Not only do they experience some of the worst impacts of global warming, they then struggle to access the big sums of money needed for climate solutions because of risk-shy investors. …
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eyesonindonesia Introduction Indonesia, a nation blessed with abundant natural resources and lush rainforests, stands at the forefront of global environmental efforts. The recent carbon credit deal with Singapore highlights Indonesia’s commitment to sustainable development. This article explores the future benefits of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement for Indonesia, emphasizing the potential of its…
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Or a License to Pollute? C O M M E N T A R Y dr.Edivando Vitor do Couto / eyesonbrasil Dr. Edivando Vitor do CoutoLecce [ Southern Italy ] 26 august 2024– Recently, a dear friend of mine, who graduated with me and now works for one of those big organizations focused on peace and…
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eyesonindonesia On August 12, 2024, Indonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in the nation’s future capital of Nusantara. The city, located in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan, is still under construction and faces doubts about the sustainability of this ambitious megaproject. President Widodo has been working from Nusantara for the past two…
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Serious efforts taken seriously eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 6 August 2024 — At the 5th Global Dialogue on Sustainable Ocean Development in Sanur, Bali, yesterday the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries officially launched Indonesian ocean accounting. The country launched the 5th Global Dialogue on Sustainable Ocean Development in Sanur, Bali, an impressive presentation and focusing on sustainable marine management and reducing…
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Cleaning Up Rivers and Waterways eyesonthephilippines Amsterdam, August 5th 2024– Like several other regions in SE Asia, the Philippines is grappling with the problem of river and waterway pollution. Plastic waste, for example, is a major challenge and threat to the environment, economic productivity, and the health of the population. It seems therefore to be…
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eyesonindonesia 1. The Minister’s Bold Move In a daring twist, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has set sail on uncharted waters. His plan? To dump carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the North Sea. Critics raise their eyebrows, fearing sea acidification and seismic ripples. But Habeck stands firm, envisioning a climate solution beneath the waves. 2. Reforestation:…
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eyesonindonesia Indonesia, a nation rich in natural resources, faces a significant challenge: the environmental and social consequences of widespread mining activities. However, a promising solution is emerging – reforestation efforts are reclaiming despoiled lands, offering a glimmer of hope for a more sustainable future. Ground Zero: Where Reforestation Efforts Thrive The most significant reforestation initiatives…
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eyesonsuriname A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2. Carbon capture and storage is a tool that can capture some of the emissions that are very difficult to prevent – and capturing those emissions…
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