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The basics of climate science

The basics of climate science

Why are scientists saying that this is most important decade in the next 10,000 when it comes to climate change? What’s causing the climate crisis? What are greenhouse gases? What are the three things you can do as parliamentarians? Find
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Ms. A. Prieto

Peru

Ms. V. Techateerawat

Thailand
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10 actions to strengthen national climate commitments

The IPU has released a new guide to help parliaments and parliamentarians enhance their oversight of national climate commitments, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). This guide is essential for ensuring that countries meet their obligations under the Paris Agreement
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IPU Assembly highlights alarming human rights violations against MPs worldwide

As the 149th IPU Assembly concluded this week, the IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians reported on its latest caseload detailing severe human rights violations faced by hundreds of MPs worldwide. The most common violations include attacks on
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Global parliamentary community recommits to multilateralism for peace

Hundreds of parliamentarians, from some 130 countries, gathered at the 149th IPU Assembly in Geneva, have adopted a resolution reaffirming unwavering support for multilateralism through the United Nations system and other global institutions. Against a backdrop of escalating conflicts around
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Haroun Kabadi

Dr. Haroun Kabadi of Chad wins the MP of the year award

The 2024 Cremer-Passy Prize, the MP of the year award, has been awarded to Dr. Haroun Kabadi, former President of the National Assembly of Chad (2011 to 2021) in recognition of his exceptional work in promoting peace and security. Currently
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Countries’ national climate commitments, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are essential components of the global response to climate change under the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C. An NDC serves as a country’s climate action
plan, outlining its commitments to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts and secure financing.

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