Kyoto Protocol: Pioneering Global Action for Emission Reduction and Climate Resilience

The Protocol is an international agreement established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to combat climate change by mandating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions from industrialized countries. Adopted in 1997 and activated in 2005, it specifically binds 37 developed nations and the European Union to reduce their emissions by an average …

Baku’s  Action: Will the World Fulfill the Paris Promise for All?

As COP 29 in Baku unfolds, the conversation on climate finance and responsibility gains renewed urgency, casting a critical light on the commitments made under the Paris Agreement. Signed nearly a decade ago, the Paris Agreement was a watershed in global climate policy, bringing both developed and developing nations together in a shared vision: to …

COP29: A Critical Opportunity for Climate Action and Financial Justice in the Global South

As global temperatures rise and climate impacts escalate, the stakes at this year’s COP29 have never been higher. Held from November 11th-22nd, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the 29th UN Climate Change Conference brings leaders, climate advocates, and nations together to tackle some of the most pressing climate challenges. Hearts of Green is proud to be …