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Dec 13, 2024 | 
worldpoliticsreview.com | Martha Molfetas
The recently concluded United Nations COP29 Climate Change Conference, like many of these gatherings of late, was filled with drama and intrigue. It was also the second consecutive conference hosted by a fossil fuels-exporting nation.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
commondreams.org | Martha Molfetas
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is a referendum on whether or not America will be a partner or a roadblock to global climate action. Just a week after the U.S. election, the next global climate conference will work out the technical details and new global climate finance goal at Baku’s COP29. The U.S. election will set the tone and tenor of this important meeting.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
commondreams.org | Martha Molfetas
The future of all that we cherish is on the line and we—all of us—have to fight like hell to protect democracy, human decency, and a liveable planet. There has never been a greater need for independent media that is free from corporate influence and partisan bullshit in the coming weeks and months. Will you donate to our Fall Campaign to keep the progressive, nonprofit journalism of Common Dreams alive? Our future is on the line and there has never been a greater need for independent media.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Martha Molfetas
Martha Molfetas covers the dual existential crises the petrostates are undergoing due to Middle East conflicts impacting the price of fuel and a global turn to renewable energy. Will petroleum-producing nations make the switch to sustainability and long-term resiliency? Read here.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Martha Molfetas
Debt burdens are a major roadblock to climate adaptation and the energy transition. Today, 3.3 billion people live in nations paying more towards interest on debt burdens than on healthcare or schools—leaving fewer resources to deal with climate shocks, climate resiliency, climate adaptation, or renewable energy. In 2023, global public debts reached $97 trillion globally, with $29 trillion owed by developing countries alone.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
worldpoliticsreview.com | Martha Molfetas
When U.S. voters go to the polls in November to pick the country’s next president, they will also be choosing between two possible futures: one in which the U.S. tackles the climate crisis at home and is an active partner in multilateral efforts to do so abroad; the other in which the country retreats from global climate agreements and domestic environmental policies, and doubles down on the use of fossil fuels.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Gordon LaForge |Martha Molfetas |Akash Kapur |Faisal Lalani
United Nations Member States are finalizing deliberations on the Pact for the Future, the centerpiece of the Summit of the Future (September 20–23). Alongside a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration for Future Generations, the Pact will aim to reshape global governance and ensure it is fit for purpose in an increasingly multipolar world. What are the global reforms needed to make this a transformative moment?
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Martha Molfetas
How major climate agreements are formed and decided can seem opaque or overly technical. Past Conferences of the Parties, or COPs, were largely quiet gatherings, of late they are becoming forums of political intrigue and lobbying influence. As the road to Baku and COP29 comes into view, climate change activist Camilla Born shares some insight on what to expect. Camilla has spent her career working within climate diplomacy forums for civil society organizations, like SIPRI and E3G.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Martha Molfetas
The world just experienced twelve months at or above 1.5°C. Fossil fuels remain the dominant energy generation source, and are responsible for 75% of all emissions. It’s never been more important to focus efforts on a renewable energy future.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
newamerica.org | Martha Molfetas
Martha Molfetas takes a look at how far the UN is from reaching its sustainable development goals by 2030 in wake of the wrap-up of the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the UN Headquarters in New York, emphasizing the need for climate action to be taken now to better meet those goals. Read here.
