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Island countries ask for protection from climate change

Published on: September 11, 2023
16:55

Saint John, Sep 11 (Prensa Latina) Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne addressed on Monday International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany, to request protection for island countries affected by global warming.

Russian FM describes G-20 Summit as a turning point

Published on: September 10, 2023
10:10

Moscow, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday described the G20 Summit in New Delhi as a turning point to balance the world interests in the economy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed in a press release.

South African President welcomes AU’s admission to G20

Published on: September 10, 2023
10:05

New Delhi, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday welcomed here the admission of the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of Twenty (G20).

President of Brazil warns G20 about lack of commitment to environment

Published on: September 9, 2023
10:05

New Delhi, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stressed at the Summit of Twenty (G20) that a lack of commitment to the environment prevails in the world, leading to an unprecedented climate emergency.

Guatemalan producers predict losses due to El Niño phenomenon

Published on: September 8, 2023
09:21

Guatemala, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) Some 96 percent of producers affiliated with the Chamber of Agriculture of Guatemala have predicted losses in crops and harvests due to the impact of the El Niño climate phenomenon.

UN Secretary General: Rising temperatures demand increased action

Published on: September 6, 2023
09:07

United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The rise in temperatures requires an increase in action as the planet has just experienced the hottest summer ever recorded, the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, warned in a statement.

UN Secretary General calls for leap in climate action for Africa

Published on: September 5, 2023
09:50

Nairobi, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a quantum leap in climate action for Africa, which is affected by the worst effects from the increase in global temperatures.

United Nations calls for child protection against climate crisis

Published on: August 29, 2023
00:15

United Nations, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Child Rights Committee on Monday published authoritative guidance on children’s rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change.

Hurricane warning for Cuba’s western provinces

Published on: August 28, 2023
11:23

Havana, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The General Staff of Cuba's Civil Defense (DC) issued a hurricane warning for Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and the Isla de la Juventud special municipality, due to the proximity of Tropical Storm Idalia.

Ethiopia reiterates leadership in Africa’s climate action at COP 28

Published on: August 18, 2023
08:54

Addis Ababa, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Planning and Development of Ethiopia, Fitsum Assefa, reiterated the commitment to lead climate action in Africa at the next United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28).

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