Engr Asghar Hayat
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Engr Asghar Hayat
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Journalist | Tech Writer | Environment Writer | Covering the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact for GNN. Passionate about storytelling that inspires change.
The financial commitment from rich countries to support poor countries in adapting to climate change falls short. The pledged $300 billion/year by 2035 is insufficient, and relying on private investors to fill the gap is concerning. #COP29 #ClimateFinance
December 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM

One bright spot from COP29: Indonesia pledged to stop burning coal by 2040. However, no agreement was reached on implementing a global transition away from fossil fuels. #COP29 #RenewableEnergy
December 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM

The COP process is "no longer fit for purpose" according to climate leaders, including Christiana Figueres. They're calling for stricter regulation of fossil fuel companies and exclusion of countries that don't support a transition away from fossil energy. #COP29 #ClimateReform
December 6, 2024 at 2:52 PM
4/4: The Busan talks may not have produced a deal, but the conversation is far from over. Next year, negotiations will resume, and the world will be watching. Will we see a breakthrough in 2025? #PlasticPollution #Sustainability
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 AM
3/4: The impact of plastic pollution is devastating. From ocean waste to health problems, the effects are far-reaching. Can the world come together to find a solution? The clock is ticking... #PlasticFreeFuture
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 AM
2/4: The production of plastic is a major contributor to fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. But oil and gas-producing nations are resisting calls to limit plastic production. What's at stake? #FossilFuels
December 3, 2024 at 3:41 AM
3/3: With negotiations nearing the halfway mark, the question remains: will countries agree to curb plastic production? The world is watching. #COP29 #PlasticFreeFuture
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 AM
2/3: Panama's special representative for climate change, Juan Carlos Monterrey Gomez, slammed negotiators for "tiptoeing around the truth" and accused them of signing a "pact of destruction" if the treaty isn't strong. #PlasticPollution
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 AM
3/3: The clock is ticking! Can countries agree on limits to plastic manufacturing at #COP29? The world is watching! Let's work together to create a #PlasticFreeFuture and protect our planet! #ClimateAction #BlueSkyStatus
November 28, 2024 at 3:52 AM
2/3: There's still hope! Pacific island nations propose a 40% reduction in plastic production by 2040! Meanwhile, 45 African nations call for a global target to reduce plastic production and consumption. Will #COP29 deliver? #PlasticPollution
November 28, 2024 at 3:52 AM
3/3 Who's Holding Us Back? Saudi Arabia has been blocking fossil fuel language at COP29, prioritizing their oil interests over the planet's future. It's time for countries to put the planet first. #COP29 #ClimateJustice
November 23, 2024 at 3:25 AM
2/3 New Goals, Same Old Problems: The COP29 draft text includes ambitious goals for energy storage and electricity grids, but campaigners say it's not enough. We need concrete action, not just empty promises. #COP29 #ClimateAction
November 23, 2024 at 3:25 AM