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Report on Webinar Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea 27 March 2023 at 14:49 | Africa, Transnational | Security & Conflict

Report on Webinar Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

This webinar looks into the UN Security Council Resolution 2634, and the ways in which the international community and NATO could better support Maritime Security in the region.

Alternative Global Scenarios & African Futures 20 April 2023 at 12:35 | Africa, Transnational | Socio Economic

Alternative Global Scenarios & African Futures

Dr. Jakkie Cilliers on the impact the current drift towards a divided world would have on Africa

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Global shipping is under pressure to stop its heavy fuel oil use fast, that is not simple, but changes are coming

[ © The Conversation ]

 Most of the clothing and gadgets you buy in stores today were once in shipping containers, sailing across the ocean. Ships carry over 80% of the world’s traded goods. But they have a problem – the majority of them burn heavy sulfur fuel oil, which is a driver of climate change.While cargo ships’ engines have become more efficient over time, the industry is under growing pressure to eliminate its carbon footprint. European Union legislators reached an agreement to require an 80% drop in shipping fuels’ greenhouse gas intensity by 2050 and to require shipping lines to pay for the greenhouse gases their ships release. The International Maritime Organization, the United Nations agency that regulates international shipping, also plans to strengthen its climate strategy this summer.  

Living with climate change, conflict and displacement

[ © Overseas Development Institute ]

 Complexity and uncertainty characterize the relationship between climate change, conflict and displacement. The analytical enormity of climate change, conflict and displacement as individual challenges is further amplified when these are considered collectively. In addition to being complex and uncertain, the relationship between climate change, conflict and displacement is also highly political. Political priorities and associated narratives (rather than independent and impartial evidence) determine how climate change, conflict and displacement are conceptualized and addressed.  

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The NSD-S HUB supports NATO in enhancing understanding of the regional dynamics in Africa and the Middle East. This is achieved through horizon scanning, and researching challenges and opportunities which influence security and stability. In addition, the NSD-S HUB assists NATO in harmonizing their activities in the South. .

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