The climate crisis is expensive -- here's who should pay for it
The developing world is most affected by climate change but has contributed the least to the problem. Meanwhile, rich countries historically exacerbated the environmental crisis and grew wealthy as a result — but aren’t helping developing countries build climate resilience, which is now more crucial than ever to slowing climate change everywhere.
Economist Avinash Persaud has an ambitious proposal to reimagine that dynamic: the Bridgetown Initiative, a groundbreaking vision of how rich countries can catalyse climate mitigation, contribute to loss and damages and help build a sustainable future for all.
Japan starts pouring treated radioactive water into Pacific Ocean despite global concerns
In a significant development, Japan has begun the controlled release of treated radioactive water from the tsunami-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. This decision stems from the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake in Japan, which led to the flood of three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, making containment a challenge.
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Island Innovation recently launched a new program: The Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy. Funded by the Open Society Foundations, this online program is designed to empower and educate young leaders in the Caribbean region about climate justice. 39 young professionals are currently gaining the knowledge, skills and networks necessary to address climate change challenges and advocate for justice in their communities. Indeed, they have been benefiting from workshops and discussions led by experts and practitioners in the field of climate justice.
Island Innovation project manager, Stacy Alvarez de la Campa, has recently been interviewed by Dike Rostant to discuss the program and the upcoming selection process of some of the 39 candidates. They will benefit from a fully funded on-site learning experience at COP28, in Dubai, at the end of the year.