Monthly Archives: November 2024

COP29 – The Final Scores

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Littlehampton United

What did COP29 achieve?   The COP29 summit was a crucial test of global commitments to mobilise resources to avoid the severe damage to populations, species and eco-systems that would accompany a global warming above 1.5 degrees. COP29 failed this test. … Continue reading →

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COP29 negotiations overrun with much to do in the final hours.

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Littlehampton United

A draft of the text commits to $1.3 trillion of climate finance per year by 2035, but it is shockingly weak on where this money will come from. Very little is pledged by developed countries. Chiara Martinelli, Director of Climate … Continue reading →

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Engaging with the Assisted Dying debates faithfully, prayerfully and compassionately

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Littlehampton United

“Death is the final taboo”; isn’t that what they say? Well, perhaps not so much at the moment. A new bill asking MPs to consider legalising assisted dying is coming before parliament for a debate on the 29th November. Despite … Continue reading →

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COP29 – Pedaling to conclusion 20/11/2024

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Littlehampton United

200 cyclists have arrived at Baku, Azerbaijan, having cycled almost 4,000 miles from Paris. We need their passion to be matched in the committee rooms where delegations are hammering out compromises to rescue COP29. The Azerbaijan COP has been described … Continue reading →

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COP29 – which narrative will prevail?

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Littlehampton United

This is the first of a regular update from COP29. The last two days have given us high-profile media displays as world leaders gathered to set the tone for the next two weeks. Here are two quick observations on the … Continue reading →

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Church Leaders’ Statement before COP29

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Littlehampton United

Our Churches are committed to caring for creation and to tackling climate change. We lament the increasing frequency and severity of devastating hurricanes, flooding and droughts, and the impact they are having on people. Record temperatures and low rainfall have … Continue reading →

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What must we see at COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan? 

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Littlehampton United

We are days away from one of the most important events of the international calendar – the COP Climate Summit. Countries can take actions independently but it is only by setting goals and implementing actions together and agreeing to be … Continue reading →

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