Overall world failure in resolving the Rohingya crisis
The World Refugee Day in the third week of June witnessed massive rallies all over the world generated by those who had become refugees-- having had to flee their places of residence in different countries and seeking shelter in other countries. There was general criticism of the global apathy and inaction pertaining to this unfortunate scenario. We in Bangladesh also saw huge rallies being held by Rohingyas in 29 camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf Upazilas within the perimeter of Cox's Bazar demanding that they should be allowed to safely return to their homeland in Arakan, Myanmar with dignity. They also reiterated the greater proactive involvement of the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the European Union within this repatriation effort and process. It needs to be mentioned here that on June 13, Noeleen Heyzer, six months into her appointment as Special Adviser on Myanmar to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the United Nations General Assembly and indicated that she was focusing on spurring peace talks through Asean and changing Myanmar's policies toward the Rohingya - two efforts that would benefit from more global involvement. "My consultations with EAOs [ethnic armed organizations] have also highlighted the need for the international community to be better aligned with ground realities," she said. This appears to have similarities with the demands made by the Rohingyas. Analysts have noted that the evolving socio-political situation in the Ukraine and the global attention being given to that crisis within the European matrix appears to have persuaded the Rohingya community of more than 1.1 million -- who have sought shelter in Bangladesh -- that time has come to draw attention of the world, once again, to the absence of the required solution pertaining to their repatriation over the last five years.
India targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, says Modi
India’s economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, the country’s prime minster has announced at the COP26 climate crisis summit in Glasgow. The target date is two decades beyond what scientists say is needed to avert catastrophic climate impacts. India is the last of the world’s major carbon polluters to announce a net-zero target, with China saying it would reach that goal in 2060, and the United States and the European Union aiming for 2050.
COP26: What climate summit means for one woman in Bangladesh
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Why China's climate policy matters to us all
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Deliver on promises, developing world tells rich at climate talks
A crucial U.N. conference heard calls on its first day for the world's major economies to keep their promises of financial help to address the climate crisis, while big polluters India and Brazil made new commitments to cut emissions. World leaders, environmental experts and activists all pleaded for decisive action to halt the global warming which threatens the future of the planet at the start of the two-week COP26 summit in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Monday. The task facing negotiators was made even more daunting by the failure of the Group of 20 major industrial nations to agree ambitious new commitments at the weekend.