Podcasts about NDC

China recently released its official NDC, or Nationally Determined Contribution document, laying out a commitment to reduce carbon emissions ‘from peak' by 7-10% by 2035. The document was widely seen as disappointing. Now that the NDC and the initial reactions are out, it's time to take a step back and evaluate the bigger picture. What does this target really mean? What does the NDC signal about China's 15th Five-Year Plan, or for its major emitting sectors such as coal power or coal-to-chemicals? What impact did climate diplomacy or weakened/withdrawn climate commitments from other economies have on China's NDC? Is there a chance that China will use other policies to ‘enhance its ambition'? Our guest today is Kate Logan  Director, China Climate Hub and Climate Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute. Logan is also a Fellow with ASPI's Center for China Analysis. Her work focuses on enhancing climate progress across Asia and in China especially, including by supporting the international community's engagement with China's climate agenda. She previously worked with ClimateWorks, and also in Beijing with the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs. Kate was one of the founders of the Environment China podcast, almost a decade ago, so she has a long connection to the Beijing Energy Network! Further reading: Kate Logan and Li Shuo, 'Beijing disappoints on ambition and misses a chance at leadership', Asia Society Policy Institute, September 2025, at https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/unpacking-chinas-new-headline-climate-targets.

How do you build a COP? With just a few weeks to go until COP30 in Belém, we take listeners inside the high stakes and the complex mechanics of a climate summit: how they're structured, who's running the show, and what makes this one different.Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Paul Dickinson and Fiona McRaith unpack how high-level climate conferences actually work, and explore the people and processes shaping this first Amazonian COP. And, with multilateralism under pressure, they ask what we should be looking out for in November, and what success in Belém might look like.Joining the hosts is Thais Bilenky, Brazilian political journalist and new friend of the show, to give us the view from inside Brazil: Lula's positioning on the global stage, domestic tensions between national and regional politics, the tricky symbolism of COP in the state of Pará, and what all this means for international climate negotiations.Learn more:

Ümit Şahin New York'taki İklim Haftası kapsamında yapılan büyük eylemleri, Bill McKibben'ın Here Comes the Sun kitabını ve güneş enerjisinin dünya çapındaki hızlı yükselişini anlatıyor. McKibben, güneşin artık dünyanın en ucuz enerji kaynağı haline geldiğini, gelişmekte olan ülkelerin bu dönüşümde başı çektiğini ve siyasi engellere rağmen kitlesel hareketlerin büyük bir potansiyel taşıdığını vurguluyor. Ayrıca programda Çin ve Türkiye'nin yeni iklim hedefleri (NDC) değerlendiriliyor; Türkiye'nin “azaltım” olarak sunduğu hedefin aslında emisyon artışı anlamına geldiği eleştiriliyor.

날 ▶ 대문 열면 공사장이? 어느 날 갑지가 집 앞에 거대한 철제구조물이 세워졌다는 제보. 사건이 벌어진 곳은 경기도 이천의 한 마을이었는데, 울타리 너머엔 대형 물류창고 공사가 한창 진행 중인 상황! 때문에 집 대문을 나서면 덤프트럭이 지나다니고, 공사 소음과 흙먼지까지 주민들의 일상이 침범 받고 있었다. 문제는 이런 공사가 착수하기 전까지 주민 누구도 공사에 대한 사전 설명을 듣지 못했다는 것. 하지만 지자체는 절차상 문제가 없다는 입장. 이곳뿐만 아니라, 얼마 떨어지지 않은 다른 마을에서도 비슷한 문제로 지자체와 갈등을 겪고 있었다. 두 마을 주민들이 문제 해결을 촉구하고 있는 가운데. 과연 해결 방법은 없는 건지, 자세한 내막 에서 취재했다. HOT 키워드 ▶ 무심코 버린 담배꽁초도 방화다? 지난달 21일 새벽, 길을 지나던 시민이 던진 담배꽁초가 쓰레기 더미 위에 떨어지며 화재가 났다. 다행히 인근 상가 주민이 불을 발견하고 다급히 진화에 나서며 큰 사고를 면했는데, 이처럼 무심코 버린 담배꽁초가 큰 화재로 이어진 경우가 많은 상황. 전문가는 “담배꽁초 화재는 실수라 주장해도 법적으로는 실화죄에 해당한다”며 방화죄로 처벌받을 수 있다고 강조했다. 건조한 계절일수록 담뱃불처럼 작은 불씨도 큰 사고로 이어질 수 있기에 각별한 주의가 필요한데, 이와 관련한 사안을 에서 짚어봤다. 알쓸신법 (*알아두면 쓸모있고 신기한 법률) ▶ 연출된 운명 헤어진 전 남자 친구와 우연히 마주치는 일이 반복되자 ‘운명 같은 인연과 섣불리 헤어졌을지 모른다'는 생각에 재회한 한 여성. 약 1년의 교제 끝에 결혼했지만, 결혼 두 달 만에 남편이 ‘재회 컨설팅 업체'에 500만 원을 송금한 사실을 알게 됐다. 결국 여성은 이별 후 우연한 만남이 사실은 업체의 연출임을 알게 된 뒤 ‘신뢰가 무너졌다'며 이혼 소송을 제기했다. 1심 재판은 ‘재회 컨설팅 업체가 불법적인 미행을 한 것은 인정되지만, 남편이 주도적으로 행한 것으로 보기는 어렵다'는 이유로 이혼 청구를 기각했다. 하지만, 여성의 휴대전화를 포렌식으로 위치 추적한 앱이 남편 휴대전화와 연동된 사실이 확인되자, 2심은 ‘아내의 위치를 불법적으로 수집한 것은 부부 간 신뢰를 뒤흔든 행위'라며 마침내 이혼 청구를 승인했다. 재회 컨설팅 업체를 통해 아내의 마음을 산 남편, 사건의 전말을 알쓸신법에서 밝힌다. ▶ 공짜 화장실 대만의 한 여행객이 인터넷상에 우리나라 카페, 음식점 등의 화장실 비밀번호를 무단으로 올려 논란이 됐다. 수십 곳 업체 비밀번호가 적힌 게시글은 약 1만 5천 개의 ‘좋아요' 반응을 얻는 등 일파만파 퍼져나간 상황. 해당 여행객은 ‘여행자를 위한 유용한 정보'라 했지만, 한국 누리꾼들은 “매장 이용객만을 위한 시설을 무단 공개한 행위”라는 비판이 쏟아졌다. 서둘러 화장실 비밀번호를 바꾼 매장들은 보안과 위생 관리에 차질이 우려된다고 호소하고 있는 상황. 변호사는 “문제의 게시글을 보고 화장실을 이용한 사람은 무단침입·업무방해죄, 작성자는 방조죄로 처벌받을 수 있다”고 경고했다. 대만 변호사는 “대만은 화장실 비밀번호를 설정해 두는 경우가 드물어 불편을 느낀 여행객이 공유한 것 같다”며 사태 원인을 추측했다. 인터넷 게시글이 불러온 법적 논란을 알쓸신법에서 짚어본다. ▶ 마스크 착용 금지 미국 이민세관단속국(ICE) 요원들이 단속 과정에서 마스크로 얼굴을 가린 채 과격한 집행을 벌여 논란이 일고 있다. 현장 영상에는 요원들이 마스크와 헬멧을 착용한 채 불법체류자가 아닌 민간인의 차량 유리를 깨뜨리거나, 물리력을 행사하는 장면이 담겨 충격을 안겼다. 이에 캘리포니아 개빈 뉴섬 주지사는 마스크 착용 금지 법안을 발표하며 “신원 확인조차 불가능한 상태에서 폭력이 이뤄지면 책임 소재 규명이 어렵다”고 비판했다. 하지만 연방법원 관계자는 ‘ICE 요원이 주 법을 따를 의무는 없다'며 마스크 착용을 이어가겠다고 밝혔다. 미국 시민들은 ‘요원 신분 보호를 위해 필요하다'는 주장과 ‘공권력 정당성을 위해 투명한 절차가 필요하다'는 지적 사이에서 갈렸다. 뉴욕주 변호사는 주법과 연방법 충돌로 당분간 법적 공방이 이어질 것으로 전망했다. 얼굴 없는 단속이 부른 갈등을 알쓸신법에서 다뤄본다. 오픈러쉬 ▶ 1년에 딱 3개월 제철 새우구이 이번에 찾아간 곳은 인천 영종도! 대기하는 사람들로 북새통을 이루는 이곳! 가을 제철에 딱 3개월만 먹을 수 있는 메뉴는 바로 왕새우구이다. 일주일에만 1,300kg, 한 달이면 무려 5톤의 왕새우가 소비된다는 이곳! 싱싱하게 팔딱거리는 새우에 한 번, 양식장 뷰에 또 한 번 놀란다는데~ 특히 칼칼한 청양고추와 비법 소스로 만드는 버터 새우 머리 구이는 서비스! 게다가 해물이 잔뜩 올라간 해물라면도 인기라고 한다. 제철 맞은 왕새우구이를 맛보기 위해 전국 각지에서 모여드는 사람들! 이곳의 매력은 무엇인지, 그 현장을 따라가 본다. 주소: 인천 중구 중산동 영종순환로339번길 73 ☎ 010-6526-1001 화제① ▶ 일일비서 시장님을 부탁해 민족 최대의 명절인 추석을 앞두고 인천시청 시장실은 쉴 틈 없이 바쁜 일정을 소화하고 있다. 명절을 앞두고 평소보다 민생 현장 방문 일정이 많이 지기 때문이다. 24시간이 모자란다는 시장실의 일손을 돕기 위해 홍운경 리포터가 인천시장의 일일 수행비서로 파견됐다. 소규모 공장들이 밀집해 있어 화재 취약지인 남동국가산업단지의 화재 예방 및 안전점검, 명절이면 더욱 외로운 독거 어르신들을 위한 배식 봉사와 도시락 배달, 소상공인과의 소통과 물가 안정을 위한 전통 시장 방문과 명절을 대비한 응급의료 대책 점검까지! 현장에 나가 시민, 실무자와 직접 소통하며 살기 좋은 도시를 만들기 위해 발로 뛰는 유정복 인천시장의 하루를 밀착 취재했다. 화제② ▶ 생존을 위한 선택 NDC 폭염, 한파, 집중호우 등 전 세계가 기후 변화로 심각한 위기에 처해 있다. 현재처럼 온실가스를 배출할 경우 돌이킬 수 없는 임계점에 도달할 수 있다는 경고가 나오고 있는 가운데, UN을 비롯한 국제사회는 탄소 감축 목표(NDC)를 강화하고 있으며, 각국의 대응 역시 그 어느 때보다 시급해졌다. 우리나라도 이에 대응해 환경부에선 ‘2025 NDC 대국민 공개 논의 토론회'를 개최. 국민과 함께 해법을 논의 중이다. 실제 산업과 건물 부문에서의 온실가스 감축이 중요하며, 수소 제철, 친환경 연료, 태양광 주택 등 다양한 시도가 이루어지고 있는 상황. 탄소 중립은 정부와 기업만이 아닌 국민 모두의 선택과 실천이 필요한 지금, 이 사안에 대해 에서 집중 조명한다.

이슈pick ▶ AI가 뽑아준 번호로 복권 2억 당첨?! 얼마 전, 미국에서 한 여성이 “AI가 알려준 번호로 복권을 샀다가 당첨됐다”는 사연이 전해지며 화제를 모았다. 그녀는 AI에게 “복권 번호를 추천해 줄 수 있냐”라고 물었고, AI가 제시한 번호 그대로 실제 복권을 구입한 끝에 약 15만 달러, 우리 돈으로 2억 원가량에 당첨된 것이다. 과연 AI가 확률을 계산해 복권 번호를 맞힌 걸까? 아니면 단순한 우연의 일치일까? AI의 복권 번호 추천, 믿어도 되는 걸까? 에서 짚어본다. ▶ 10대부터 40대까지, 한국의 사망원인 1위는 OO?! 지난 25일, 통계청에서 놀라운 발표가 나왔다. 40대의 사망원인 1위가 자살로 나타난 것! 이는 통계 작성이 시작된 1983년 이후 처음 있는 일로, 큰 충격을 주고 있다. 이로써 한국은 10대부터 40대, 청소년부터 사회의 중심 세대까지 모두 자살이 가장 많은 사망원인이라는 불명예를 안게 됐다. 지난해 자살 사망자 수와 자살률도 2011년 이후 13년 만에 최다·최고치를 기록했다. 경제적·사회적 압박이 극에 달한 ‘허리 세대'가 더는 버티기 어려워졌다는 신호인 걸까? 심지어 인천대교에서만 올해 9월, 한 달 동안 투신한 사람이 4명에 달한다. OECD 국가 중 자살률 1위라는 오명 속에서 우리는 지금 어디쯤 와 있는 걸까? 에서는 무심코 넘길 수 없는 이 숫자들 뒤에 숨겨진 이야기를 전한다. 날 ▶ 노숙인이 점령한 번화가 부산광역시의 번화가로 손꼽히는 서면. 언제나 사람들로 가득한 이곳이 노숙인들에게 점령당해 상인들과 시민들이 심각한 피해를 호소하고 있다. 상인들은 노숙인들이 밤낮없이 길에 앉아 음주를 할 뿐만 아니라, 밤새 술을 마신 유리병을 깨거나 배설물이 담긴 성인용 기저귀를 버리기도 하고 그 자리에 그대로 잠에 들어 다양한 종류의 피해로 이어지고 있다는 것. 게다가! 지나가는 사람에게 시비를 걸고 본인들끼리 싸움이 일어나기도 해 시민들의 안전 또한 위협받고 있다는데... 지난달부터 접수된 노숙인 관련 신고만 130여 건 이상. 경찰은 순찰 강화 등의 노력을 하고 있지만, 며칠 숨어있을 뿐 다시 거리를 점령하기 일쑤라며 곤란함을 표했다. 정말 노숙인 문제를 해결할 수 있는 방법은 없는 건지 에서 취재했다. 대한민국 긴급상황 ▶ 식당에서 달려나간 남성들의 정체?! 전북 정읍의 한 식당. 식사를 하던 40대 남성이, 갑자기 의식을 잃고 쓰러지는데?! 이때, 당황한 직원이 먼저 찾은 건 119가 아닌 룸에 있는 한 손님?! 직원의 다급한 요청에 룸에서 나온 손님들은 곧장 쓰러진 남성에게 달려갔고, 바로 심폐소생술을 시작했다. 그리고 1분의 응급처치 끝에 다행히 의식을 되찾았는데... 이 남성들, 알고 보니 퇴근 후 식사 중이던 정읍경찰서 소속 경찰관들! 특히 심폐소생술을 진행한 김철욱 경감은 2년 전에도 쓰러진 동호회원을 구조한 경험이 있던 베테랑으로, 자신도 10년 전 쓰러진 경험이 있어, 응급처치 교육을 누구보다 열심히 받아왔단다. 한순간의 판단이 기적을 만든 현장! ▶ 금은방 金팔찌 절도 사건 경북 포항의 한 금은방. “금팔찌를 사겠다”며 들어온 남성, 1700만 원짜리 순금 팔찌를 손목에 채웠다 풀기를 반복하더니...주인이 방심한 순간! 팔찌를 든 채 그대로 달아나는데!! 주인이 곧장 뒤를 쫓았지만, 남성은 이미 차량을 타고 도주한 뒤. 신고를 받은 경찰은 CCTV 추적 끝에, 경주 시내 한 마사지 업소에 숨어 있던 남성을 검거! 남성은 그 자리에서 붙잡혔고, 다행히 금팔찌는 무사히 회수되었다. 그런데, 지난달엔 광주에서 10대 청소년들이 금은방 귀금속 3천만 원어치를 훔쳤다가 경찰에 붙잡히는 사건도 발생! 잇따르는 금은방 절도, 대책은 없을까? ▶ 34년차 형사의 직감, 보이스피싱 경북 영주의 한 우체국. 택배를 보내러 우체국에 들른 형사의 눈에, 수상한 장면이 포착됐다. 한 할머니가, 창구에서 7천5백만 원 인출을 요구하고 있던 것! 직원과 실랑이를 벌이는 순간, 형사는 곧바로 보이스피싱임을 직감하고 노인을 설득하기 시작했다. 하지만, 보이스피싱 일당에게 완전히 속아넘어간 할머니는 ‘보이스피싱이 아니라'며 끝끝내 2천만 원을 인출하고, 다른 은행에 들러 추가로 5천5백만 원까지 인출하고 마는데... 이를 두고볼 수 없었던 형사! 은행을 나서는 할머니 뒤를 따르며, 수거책의 흔적을 쫓기 시작한다. 그리고 몇 시간의 미행과 잠복 끝에! 드디어 집 앞에서 수상한 남성을 발견하게 되는데... 사소한 의심에서 시작해 끝내 범인을 잡아낸 형사의 집념. 대한민국 긴급상황에서 공개한다. 오달청 ▶ 청소용 드론 최초 제작! 월 매출 1억 신화 “사회에 도움이 되는 드론을 만들고 싶다”는 목표 하나로 창업에 나선 청년 사장이 있다. 오늘의 주인공, 드론 제조업체 대표 장승기 씨다. 건물 외벽 청소 인부들이 매달 한 명꼴로 사망한다는 뉴스를 보고, 드론이 이를 대신할 수 없을까 고민한 것이 첫 시작이었다는데. 당시 국내에 생소했던 청소용 드론을 만들기 위해 해외 자료를 찾아보며 독학으로 제작을 시작했다. 단순히 산업용 드론에 살수 노즐을 붙인 해외 사례와 달리, 그는 전문적인 청소용 드론을 만들어 상용화하고자 했다는데. 각종 레이더와 센서 등을 부착해 외벽과 거리를 정밀하게 인식하도록 하여 안전성을 높이고, 오토 기능으로 청소 효율을 높이는 등, 최첨단 기술을 접목한 청소용 드론을 개발했다. 더 놀라운 점은 설계, 부품 조립, 소프트웨어 개발과 설치까지 전부 직접 제조한다는 점! 퀄리티와 신뢰성이 남다르기 때문에, 생소했던 국내 시장에서도 창업 문의가 빗발치며 월 매출 1억 원 이상을 달성하고 있다는데. 청소용 드론뿐만 아니라 공공기관 정찰용 드론, 프레온 가스를 분사해 점검하는 소방용 드론 등 다양한 특수 드론을 제작하며 기술력을 입증했고, 덕분에 사우디아라비아·두바이·모로코 현지 기업과 MOU까지 체결하는 등 해외에서도 뜨거운 반응을 얻고 있다. 이 모든 것이, 직원 포함 단 5명의 소규모 회사가 거둔 성과라는 점에서 더욱 놀랍다. 항공고등학교부터 공군 부사관, 드론 대기업 회사, 그리고 드론 제조업체 창업까지. 한결같이 늘 하늘과 항공을 향한 꿈을 품고 달려온 승기 씨. 특수 드론이 대중화돼서 안전사고가 없어지는 날을 꿈꾼다는 청년 사장의 진심 어린 드론 이야기를 만나본다. 외국인의 한식로그 ▶ 오스틴의 마음을 훔친 족발&묵은지 막국수 한 상! 오늘의 주인공은 바로 카이스트 교수이자 유튜브 크리에이터로도 활동하며 한식을 사랑하는 미국인 오스틴이다! 이번에 오스틴이 소개할 한 상은 바로 족발 한 상인데! 간장 족발과 오리지널 족발 그리고 묵은지 막국수가 오스틴의 마음을 사로잡았다고! 특히 이곳은 식객들이 대기할 정도로 인기가 많은 곳이라고! 비법 소스로 만든 달짝지근한 간장 족발은 남녀노소 모두에게 인기만점! 그리고 온장고에 70~80도로 저장해 따뜻한 오리지널 족발 역시 모두의 마음을 사로잡았다고 한다. 거기에 환상의 짝꿍 묵은지 막국수! 새콤한 묵은지와 비법 양념장이 어우러져 최강궁합 자랑한단다. 오스틴으로 잡은 족발 한 상을 만나러 인천광역시로 떠나본다. 화제 ▶ 기후위기, 더이상 먼 미래가 아니다! 지구 평균 기온은 이미 산업화 이전 대비 1.5℃를 넘어섰다. 매년 갱신하는 폭염, 예측 불가능한 국지성 폭우, 길어지는 가뭄까지... 국민의 안전과 생계를 위협하는 기후 재난은 이미 일상 속으로 들어왔다. 기후 위기는 더 이상 선택이 아닌 생존의 문제! 우리 모두가 함께 고민해야 할 때다. 우리나라는 2035년 국가온실가스감축목표(NDC) 수립을 앞두고 있다. 탄소중립을 향한 여정에서 ‘얼마나 줄일 것인가'뿐 아니라, 그 과정을 국민과 함께 논의하는 공론의 장이 필요하다. 산업, 전력, 수송 등 부문별 쟁점과 탈탄소 비용까지. 국민과의 소통을 통해 절차적 정당성과 사회적 수용성을 높이는 것이 무엇보다 중요하다. 세계 9위 탄소 배출국인 우리나라 역시 더 이상 늦출 수 없는 상황. 그렇다면 지금 전력 부문, 수송 부문은 어떤 현황에 있을까? 앞으로 어떤 변화와 노력이 필요할까? 이번 주 에서 그 해답을 찾아본다. ▶RT 8분 ▶환경부

For COP30, the international climate talks in Brazil in November, the countries of the world are supposed to roll out their new Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs: their commitments to cut emissions. China's NDC is particularly eagerly awaited: it is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Its NDC has been described as the most important document that will be published this year. In this edition of the Energy Gang, recorded at New York University, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe (Director of NYU's Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab) explore the security, technology and climate implications of China's energy policy. They are joined by someone who knows a lot about China's role in the energy transition: David Sandalow, who is the Inaugural Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. He talks through China's rapid clean energy rollout, from solar to EVs, and its implications for the race for dominance in AI. We also welcome back Joseph Webster of the Atlantic Council, who studies China's energy system and the implications for geopolitics.China's energy surge in recent years has been staggering. The country added 217 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2023, and kept growing into 2024 and 2025. It is also leading the world in batteries and electric vehicles. Joseph explains how China's energy investments intersect with military tech, particularly in AI and batteries, positioning China as a global leader in energy and technology innovation. Is the US struggling to keep up?Then, late drama! While we were recording, China finally released its new NDC, pledging a relatively modest 7-10% emissions reduction from peak levels. Some other countries and climate campaigners had hoped for more ambition. But the numbers involved are still staggering. The NDC sets a target of expanding wind and solar capacity to 3,600 GW by 2035, six times 2020 levels, and three times the entire generation capacity of the US, in all technologies. Ed, Amy, David and Joseph react to the news in real time and debate what it means for energy in the US and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I have always been against galamsey, not just today. We want the NDC government to keep its promise and curb it. - Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Special Aide to Bawumia

I will contest the NDC flagbearership in 2028; I am as capable as the top names being mentioned. - Kojo Adu-Asare, Former Adentan MP

“This is a very simple matter. We went for an election, the party has won, and the national chairman has decided to embark on a 'Thank You' tour. And I am surprised some people are complaining; what is the problem?” - Wonder Kutor, A member NEC of the NDC.

A pouco mais de dois meses da 30ª Conferência do Clima da ONU, em Belém, os europeus não conseguem se entender sobre quais objetivos climáticos vão apresentar à comunidade internacional. A hesitação europeia cristaliza um contexto internacional desfavorável para a pauta ambiental, apesar dos efeitos das mudanças climáticas estarem, a cada ano, mais evidentes. Lúcia Müzell, da RFI em Paris O prazo oficial termina no fim de setembro e, até o momento, apenas 31 nações do mundo submeteram os seus compromissos. Um dos principais objetivos da COP30, sob a presidência brasileira, é que os países atualizem as suas promessas de descarbonização no horizonte dos próximos 10 anos. Com base nestes compromissos, será possível ter mais clareza se ainda é viável limitar o aquecimento global a 1,5°C até o fim deste século – a maior ambição do Acordo de Paris. Na Europa, o impasse acontece porque, ao mesmo tempo em que o bloco consolida a sua nova Contribuição Nacionalmente Determinada (NDC, na sigla em inglês), a ser entregue às Nações Unidas, os europeus também negociam os seus objetivos de redução de emissões de CO2 até 2040. Só que, em vez de a decisão sobre estes objetivos ocorrer em setembro, em âmbito ministerial, a discussão foi adiada para o fim de outubro, no próximo Conselho Europeu. Caberá aos chefes de Estado e de Governo dos 27 países chegarem, ou não, a um consenso. A negociação não será fácil e o acordo precisará ser aprovado por unanimidade. “Se não der certo, corremos o risco de termos um bloqueio institucional da questão climática, a apenas algumas semanas da COP, o que significaria corrermos o risco de chegarmos a Belém de mãos vazias”, resume Niel Makarov, especialista em políticas climáticas europeias e diretor do think tank Strategic Perspectives, em Bruxelas. “Isso mancharia a nossa credibilidade internacional na questão climática, justo a Europa, que sempre teve uma postura de vanguarda nisso. Nós estaríamos extremamente atrasados.”  Negacionismo reforçado A saída dos Estados Unidos do Acordo de Paris voltou a reforçar o negacionismo climático mundo afora, com impacto também no bloco europeu. Países como Hungria, Polônia e Eslováquia se opõem à meta de diminuição de 90% das emissões até 2040, como recomendado pela Comissão Europeia. O objetivo sinalizaria que o bloco estará no bom caminho para atingir a neutralidade de carbono até 2050. Entretanto, países como a França e a Alemanha, locomotivas da Europa, desejam mais clareza sobre o que exatamente entrará na conta da descarbonização e quais investimentos serão deslocados para a transição, por meio de uma política industrial verde. “O presidente da França caiu na tentação de levar o assunto para o Conselho Europeu, apesar de todos os riscos envolvidos: de chantagem dos países negacionistas, e de sinalizar uma confusão para os atores econômicos envolvidos nessa agenda”, diz Makarov. “A França está brincando com fogo, porque ela pode acabar contribuindo para reforçar os países que querem bloquear toda a agenda climática – e isso no ano de aniversário de 10 anos do Acordo de Paris.” O temor dos observadores do processo é que, se não houver acordo sobre a meta ambiciosa para 2040, o objetivo intermediário de 2035 acabe enfraquecido. A Polônia propõe que a NDC europeia prometa uma redução de 66% das emissões na próxima década – e não 72%, valor mais realista à luz do objetivo de -90% em 2040. Incertezas abalam confiança de investimentos verdes No meio empresarial, as incertezas sobre a ambição europeia já afetam a confiança dos investidores, indica Caroline Néron, diretora-geral de organização Impact France, que reúne 30 mil empresas comprometidas com a descarbonização da economia do país. “Quanto mais a dinâmica verde é fragilizada, mais o engajamento dos atores privados, mas também públicos, também se fragiliza”, afirma. “Nós queremos que a direção da Europa se estabilize, e que a dinâmica que tinha sido lançada se consolide. Ela foi abalada por tantas idas e vindas, ultimamente.” Célia Agostini, diretora-geral do Cleantech for France, incubadora de start-ups e fundos de investimentos em tecnologias de baixo carbono, pondera que os questionamentos levantados pela França são legítimos, já que a grande protagonista da transição energética no continente são os produtos chineses. A Comissão Europeia avalia que investimentos de pelo menos € 400 bilhões são necessários por ano para alavancar a indústria verde no bloco. “O que conta é que essa transição seja feita com equipamentos europeus e não seja dependente da China para os veículos elétricos ou os painéis solares, nem dependente dos Estados Unidos para a energia, com a importação de gás natural. Como vamos traçar essa trajetória com atores europeus?”, indaga. A China, maior emissora mundial de gases de efeito estufa, também não entregou à ONU as suas metas climáticas para 2035, mas promete divulgá-las dentro do prazo das Nações Unidas.

The latest IMANI Pulse report examines public sentiment in Ghana over the first six months of the NDC government under President John Dramani Mahama.

“The fight against galamsey has nothing to do with the NDC or NPP. The sooner we realize this and unite as a country to tackle it, the better for us. - Nana Kwadwo Jantuah urges Ghanaians.

Ghana is stronger than any individual. Abronye's detention is unlawful, and this isn't why we voted for the NDC. I cannot be part of this type of government. - Martin Kpebu, Private Legal Practitioner

Highlights China Cleantech Exports Boom Lauri Myllyvirta @CREA notes value of China's exports of clean energy technologies hit a new all-time record in July, passing the previous high from March 2023. China exported $18.4bn worth of solar and wind power equipment, EVs and batteries during the month. Australia Brazil Chamber of Commence Forum ABCC business forum in the lead up to COP30, Organised by the wonderful Mara Bun. We also head about Brazil looking to develop world leading green iron projects. Lowlights Qld LNP State Government Capture by the Fossil fuel Industry looks complete Climate science deniers in the State LNP have stopped Queensland's powerful progress towards energy transition and decarbonisation, taking heart at the stupidity of Trump in the US to replicate his corruption of democracy Last week's decision to pull legislation enabling the development of Westwind's 1.2GW Forest Wind project in a state pine forest – a monoculture with low biodiversity – creates massive investor uncertainty. Meanwhile, building on Adani's success in winning a 7 year royalty holiday for their Galilee coal mine from the LNP. Rumours that the development of the Galilee Coal Basin is back on the agenda, most likely led by climate science denying Gina and her sidekick billionaire mate, Clive. Bowden Lead Mine progressing in NSW Environmental Solicitor Elaine Jonston is working with the local community of Mudgee to protect them against a proposed lead-zinc-silver mine development 2km from a school. BHP defers decarbonisation Really disappointing to hear BHP has walked back their decarbonisation investments, cancelling solar and BESS in the Pilbara even as they say mining EV technologies are not commercially viable as yet. Main Story EU Delegation to WA re Green Hydrogen and Iron Tim attended and spoke at a Green Hydrogen and Iron forum in Perth organised by the Danish and German Governments to develop EU-Australia strategic agreements in decarbonisation of industry. The 30 strong delegation from the EU spent 3 days touring the Pilbara and Midwest WA, the two major areas of iron ore mining, and the locations for potential DRI and green iron refineries. A follow-on private meeting with the WA Premier was set for this week to try to seal inter-government cooperation for this geopolitically important FOA deal in green iron for Australia to proceed toward FEED and FID and then into construction. Tim's hope is Minister Bowen gets to announce 3 lighthouse green iron deals as president of COP31, leveraging public-private bilateral / trilateral deals with Germany, China and Korea/Japan Coming up Hopefully this month we will see if Adelaide is to host COP30 next November 2026, in partnership with the Pacific. The process remains opaque and tortuous, and bizarrely if Australia cant convince Turkey to pull out, we both lose and Germany gets to host it. We also have the National Risk Assessment for Climate report pending, its sitting on Minister Bowen's desk, alongside Dr Frank Jotzo's final carbon leakage review report, and the 2035 NDC for Australia. Lets hope Bowen listens to the climate science and sets our target at 75% rather than the BCA's total lack of ambition going for more like 60%.  

The NDC owes Ghanaians an apology for their change of stance on galamsey and should admit that all their promises to fight it were never a reality. - Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, former MP for Ledzokuku Constituency

"Abronye's arrest is clearly political, and we will deal with some NDC officials, even if it means exhuming their bodies from their graves when we resume office." - Salam Mustapha, NPP National Youth Organizer

Chief Crusader of Crusaders Against Corruption, Emmanuel Wilson, has called on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to summon the General Secretary of the NDC, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, for interrogation over his recent comments on corruption.

"If the NDC is settling scores, they should let us know. Why do they keep making reference to Charlotte Osei?" - Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, MP - Manhyia South/Vice Chairman, Subsidiary Legislation & Member - Constitutional And Legal Affairs Committee

NPP should stop targeting President Mahama with galamsey; they are the real culprits and will be remembered for it. - Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer John Darko, has alleged that the John Mahama-led NDC government had plotted the removal of outgoing Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo way back when the party was in opposition

NPP has petitioned the Police over alleged death threats and attacks by NDC's National Vice Chairman Sofo Azorka and others. Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah warned the acts endanger democracy and urged swift action.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 42-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,113 on turnover of $3.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed lower Monday but bounced off early losses to hold above the 24,000-point mark, as late-session bargain hunting in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing helped the broader market recover. Selling was heavier in AI hardware developers, but financial heavyweights outperformed the broader market, with the sector index up 0.94-percent. Taipei District Court Questions Ko and Others The Taipei District Court is questioning former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-zhe and others connected with the Core Pacific City case today. Ko and former deputy mayor Pong Cheng-sheng (彭振聲) appeared in court today, with Peng questioned as a witness by prosecutors and defense lawyers. Prosecutors have accused Ko and nearly a dozen others of corruption and embezzelement, seeking a 28-and-a-half year sentence for Ko. Ko's lawyers have accused prosecutors of using "improper questioning" against Peng, and of pressuring him to testify against Ko. (NS) New NDC chief highlights AI as key to Taiwan's new economy Newly-appointed National Development Council Minister Yeh Chun-hsien says he will actively work to advance Taiwan's industrial innovation, and highlighted artificial intelligence as key to the country's new economy. Yeh, a research fellow at Academia Sinica's Institute of Economics, officially took over from Liu Chin-ching, who resigned (辭職) for health reasons. The new NDC chief said he will focus on the overall goals of the National Development Plan which prioritizes an innovation-driven economy, balanced development across Taiwan, improved governance, and talent investment. He says the NDC will also continue to promote the government's Five Trusted Industry Sectors, that's semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. Without elaborating, Yeh said he plans 10 new AI infrastructure initiatives as the latter is central to Taiwan's new economy, and the NDC will continue to promote its NT$10 billion fund to support industrial transformation. US 1.2Million Laborers Gone Under Trump Policy From the US… Preliminary (初步的) data suggests that 1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Donald Trump's presidency. AP's Lisa Dwyer reports NZ Easing Ban on Foreginers Buying Homes New Zealand is to ease a ban on foreigners buying homes to allow wealthy investors access to its housing market and boost the economy. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Monday that some wealthy overseas business investors can now purchase a single high-value home. The move partially reverses a ban imposed by (推行) the previous government in 2018 to cool the housing market. The adjustment applies only to a small number of wealthy foreigners who hold a residency visa reintroduced in April for those investing millions of dollars in local businesses. Critics argue the policy prioritizes (優先考慮) wealthy foreigners over local needs. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 中國信託聯手統一集團推出uniopen聯名信用卡 2025年12月31日前消費享最高11%回饋 完成指定任務加碼每月免費跨行轉帳10次，ATM存領外幣各1次免手續費 了解詳情> https://sofm.pse.is/848yeg 謹慎理財 信用至上 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

A scuffle broke out between NPP and NDC supporters during the 40-day observation of the late Akwatia MP, Ernest Yaw Kumi, at Akyem Wenchi. Tensions flared when NDC executives, led by Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, arrived at the funeral grounds, sparking objections from some NPP supporters

Churches have personalities. What is NDC's? And what are our hopes for the future? Join us for this series Who We Are / Becoming.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Qantas gets fined $90m for the illegal dismissal of 1,800+ staff during the pandemic.What are you most frustrating issues when staying in hotels? Robert Kiernan's post about this got some interesting comments.Wizz Air teams up with Travelfusion to target the corporate market.The U.S. Department of Transportation unveils a new website where you can lodge complaints against airlines. https://lnkd.in/dqCV-GhsDelta Air Lines and United Airlines are facing class action lawsuits after passengers who paid for window seats were placed next to solid cabin walls with no windows.Webjet Group buys corporate OBT Locomote for $17M.A post by Elias Gezahegn from Ethiopian Airlines about NDC test case scenarios proves popular.The most engaged post of the week goes to Rafat Ali and his post about Skift's role in the industry. He mentions a particular recent case which illustrates the difficult position of reporting facts or news - it's not always popular.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

The Communications Director of the opposition (NPP, Richard Ahiagbah, has accused the ruling NDC of planning to deploy individuals disguised as police officers during the upcoming Akwatia by-election.

Host Matt Bell explores the pivotal role of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in shaping climate policy and investment strategies. He interviews four experts to get their insights. Joanna MacGregor, a senior advisor at the UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), explains how NDCs have evolved into comprehensive national climate plans that can drive economic growth and resilience. Antonina Scheer, Policy Fellow at the London School of Economics and Research Project Manager at the Transition Pathway Initiative Centre, discusses the challenges of financing climate action in emerging markets and introduces a tool that helps assess the credibility and ambition of NDCs. Pablo Carvajal, Director in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services team at EY UKI, shares insights from his work with governments and banks, highlighting the disconnect between policy targets and business implementation. Claudia Gollmeier, Managing Director at Colchester Global Investors, emphasizes the importance of investors considering NDCs and the rise of innovative financial instruments like sustainability-linked bonds. Together, the guests underscore the urgency of making NDCs investable and inclusive, involving businesses and investors in their design and execution. Despite delays in countries submitting their NDC plans, they remain optimistic about the potential of NDCs to unlock financial flows and accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy. NDCs are evolving into powerful economic tools that can drive growth, resilience and clean energy transitions. Businesses and investors play a crucial role in implementing NDCs, even though governments set the targets. Transparent information and innovative financial products are helping bridge the gap between climate ambition and investable action. @2025 Ernst & Young LLP

Churches have personalities. What is NDC's? And what are our hopes for the future? Join us for this series Who We Are / Becoming.

Churches have personalities. What is NDC's? And what are our hopes for the future? Join us for this series Who We Are / Becoming.

President Mahama is more committed to fighting galamsey than the previous government; and for that, the galamsey classmates the NPP is seeking in the NDC, they'll never find. - Dr. Samuel Ayeh, Presidential Aide, Government Communications

In this 72nd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Richa Singh, the Natural Diamond Council's (NDC) Managing Director for India, joins the show for the first time. The episode begins with Paul recollecting his experience of being in India last year, especially as it pertains to the size of the gems and jewelry industry in Mumbai and Surat. Richa then discusses the cultural relationship for jewelry between India and the Middle East as Titan Company just acquired Damas Jewellery. The two then analyze why the Indian consumer economy may be the be dominant source of new growth for the diamond industry in the coming decades. Next, Paul and Richa talk about lab-grown diamond penetration in the Indian consumer market versus the U.S. Finally, Richa shares thoughts on the future of the NDC following the Luanda Accords and the announcement that CEO David Kellie will be retiring at the end of the year.   Hosted by: Paul Zimnisky Guest: Richa Singh Guest plug: www.naturaldiamonds.com More information on PZDA's State of the Diamond Market report: www.paulzimnisky.com/products   Show contact: paul@paulzimnisky.com or visit www.paulzimnisky.com.   Please note that the contents of this podcast includes anecdotes, observations and opinions. The information should not be considered investment or financial advice. Consult your investment professional before making any investment decisions. Please read full disclosure at: www.paulzimnisky.com.

In the second installment of our 3-part KeySource Series on the Pharmacy Podcast Network, Andrew Crawford, VP of Sales & Marketing at KeySource, joins Todd Eury to explore one of the most urgent priorities for regional and national chain pharmacies — supplier alignment as a driver of strategic growth. With NACDS TSE right around the corner, this conversation takes a hard look at the pressures chains face today — from unpredictable PBM reimbursements and restrictive PVA contracts to the operational ripple effects of even a single NDC disruption. At chain scale, where central fill and automation keep thousands of prescriptions moving daily, stability, flexibility, and strategic control are non-negotiable. In this episode, we cover: The State of Chains: How PBM volatility, slim PVA margins, and supply continuity challenges are reshaping priorities. The Shift Toward Supplier Alignment: Why leading chains are moving beyond rigid structures to build strategic, responsive partnerships. How KeySource Supports Chain Growth: From NDC continuity to opportunistic buys, primary award support, and autonomy beyond PVA constraints. Strategic Support Beyond the Product: The downstream impact of supply instability — and how proactive supplier partnerships mitigate risk. Looking Ahead to NACDS TSE: How to turn supplier relationships into a competitive edge. Whether you manage a regional chain or lead procurement for a national brand, this episode unpacks the supplier strategies that can protect your operations, enable growth, and strengthen your competitive position in a volatile market.

Churches have personalities. What is NDC's? And what are our hopes for the future? Join us for this series Who We Are / Becoming.

Akyaa Sarpong, wife of the late Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National First Vice Chairman of the NDC, has broken her silence following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed her husband's life at Adansi Brofoyedru on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Churches have personalities. What is NDC's? And what are our hopes for the future? Join us for this series Who We Are / Becoming.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include - Alaska Airlines experienced a significant IT outage this week.Some airlines are starting to impose look-to-book ratios in their agency NDC channels. London based Intello AI raises more than €575k for their AI-driven hotel concierge platform.American Express Global Business Travel launches a platform which allows managers and event organisers to create events, invite guests and set parameters around travel for non-employees while tracking expenses.Cory Garner's analysis of a recent Sabre Corporation survey highlighting that content fragmentation is worse than ever before sparks a lot of conversation and is this week's winner for the most divisive post. The most popular post this week is about 4 guys having a meal at a random restaurant.There is no winner in the "the one who got away" category except in my opinion, maybe this could go to the "no major announcements" at GBTA Convention in Denver? Or did I miss something?You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

In face of the climate emergency, integrating social protection into countries' nationally determined contributions (NDCs) is essential for supporting vulnerable communities, advancing low-carbon transitions, and unlocking climate finance to expand adaptive social protection systems. With many countries set to update these critical climate instruments under the scope of the Paris Agreement, this is a critical moment to explore the topic.  In this episode, we examine how social protection is being woven into national climate policies, with a spotlight on Cambodia's pioneering approach—not only mentioning social protection but recognising it as a distinct sector in its new NDC 3.0. We delve deeper to discuss what it takes to bridge climate action and social protection, from building resilience and inclusive adaptation, to unlocking climate finance and coordinating across ministries.  Meet our guest:   Dr. Matthew Walsham, Social Protection Specialist (Climate), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).  Mr. Sophornreaksmey Sreng, Deputy Secretary General, General Secretariat for the National Social Protection Council, Kingdom of Cambodia.  For our Quick Wins segment, we are joined by Sayanti Sengupta, Technical Advisor for Social Protection & Climate at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, expanding on concrete steps countries can take to advance the critical agenda of integrating social protection into NDCs.   References:  Publication | Integration social protection in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)  Publication | Weathering the storm: poverty, climate change and social protection: Report of the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights  Database |  Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Registry | UNFCCC 

Apoie o podcast: clique aqui para contribuir entre 3 e 10 dólares por mês.Melina Costa e Sérgio Teixeira Júnior, editor do Reset, trazem a análise das principais notícias do clima no Brasil e no mundo. Neste episódio, eles falam sobre a nova meta de descarbonização da Europa e como isso poderia beneficiar empresas de créditos de carbono no Brasil. Também falam sobre os planos setoriais do país para atingir a sua NDC, ou contribuição nacionalmente determinada. Agora tem desmatamento que vai entrar na conta do agro. Este episódio também tem a participação de Caio Victor Vieira, do Instituto Talanoa. Ele fez uma análise do PL do licenciamento ambiental, que, apesar da pressão de ambientalistas, foi aprovado pelo Congresso. Support the showO Economia do Futuro é publicado quinzenalmente. Para entrar em contato, escreva para podcast@economiadofuturo.com

In this week's episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates discuss outgoing Natural Diamond Council president David Kellie's legacy and the challenges ahead for the NDC. Victoria reports on several exquisite new pieces from the high jewelry world, including a million-dollar Mellerio necklace inspired by Marie Antoinette and Boucheron's ghostly albino thistles, remarkable for their delicacy and the incorporation of nontraditional materials. Finally, Rob reveals the inspiration for his newest mystery novel, Making a Killing in Diamonds. Sponsor: Jewelers Mutual (jewelersmutual.com/solutions)

From fragmented systems to seamless journeys, how SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace is reshaping the travel buying experience by design.In this episode of dojo.live, we're joined by Kathy Morgan, SVP of Product Management at Sabre, to explore how one of the most established names in travel is tackling one of its most pressing modern challenges: content fragmentation. With more than 91% of agencies managing four or more booking systems, Kathy shares how SabreMosaic™ Travel Marketplace is intentionally engineered to bring “the whole world of travel into one place”—offering unified access to multi-source content, AI-driven personalization, and a flexible, modular architecture that redefines what a modern travel platform can be.From NDC readiness and low-cost carrier integration to what it really means to “access everything with confidence,” Kathy pulls back the curtain on Sabre's product strategy and the design decisions that position SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace for long-term scalability. This conversation also dives into evolving traveler expectations, the shifting role of user experience in corporate travel, and the rising demand for intelligent automation that still leaves room for trust. Plus: a look at how voice, AI, and modular partner ecosystems could shape the future of discovery and booking.About Kathy MorganWith more than three decades at Sabre, Kathy Morgan is one of the most experienced product leaders in the travel technology sector. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Product Management, where she is responsible for several of Sabre's key strategic initiatives—including its approach to modern airline retailing and NDC.Kathy has held a range of leadership roles across Sabre's agency and supplier-facing businesses, giving her deep insight into the changing dynamics of travel distribution. Her work has been instrumental in driving the evolution of Sabre's product suite from traditional systems to open, modular, and AI powered intelligent platforms that align with the demands of today's retailing environment.In her current remit, Kathy focuses on building end-to-end solutions that connect supply and demand through a seamless ecosystem—from content ingestion and offer management to booking, fulfilment and servicing. She is a driving force behind Sabre's transition to a marketplace model, helping the company and its partners move beyond traditional GDS boundaries.Throughout her career, Kathy has been recognised for her ability to bridge commercial priorities and technical delivery, ensuring Sabre's roadmap supports both airline retail innovation and agency usability at scale. Her leadership continues to shape how travel is retailed, distributed, and delivered in a digital-first world.Additional ResourcesUncover the impact of content fragmentation and how content unification is shaping the future of travel in Sabre's latest research report.

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has reaffirmed that the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy will be abolished, fulfilling a key promise by NDC. During the Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 24, he stated that the levy, introduced during the pandemic to support healthcare, will be removed under a new VAT amendment bill

The NDC's Women's Development Bank is a scam. If the GH¢51 million seed capital was to be shared as loans among all women in Ghana, each would receive just GH¢4.50ps - Hon. Gloria Owusu, MP for Trobu.

Former Deputy Energy Minister and former MP for Sekondi, Lawyer Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has stated that the NDC's current majority in Parliament will not last forever, and they will be held accountable in the 2028 elections.

Internal backlash erupts within the NDC over forced resignations of key party executives following Mahama's new government appointments.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has assured Majority Members that he will not allow the NDC to abuse its dominant majority. Speaking after the swearing-in of Ablekuma North MP, Ewurabena Aubynn, Bagbin stated that when one is given the mandate of Speaker, they must act as both mother and father of the nation and that is how he intends to serve

What if AI, automation, and thoughtful design could smooth out managed travel while still keeping it human?In this episode of dojo.live, we sit down with Sam Hilgendorf, Chief Information Officer at Fox World Travel, as part of our exclusive GBTA 2025 series. From automation to AI assistants, Sam unpacks how Fox is tackling some of managed travel's stickiest pain points, like unused ticket redemption and group air coordination, with tools built for both scale and empathy.We dive into the vision behind Colby, Fox's proprietary AI travel assistant, and explore how it's helping to streamline traveler experiences in real time while giving travel managers more visibility and control. Sam also shares key insights from the “From Friction to Flow” panel, reflecting on how AI and NDC can work together to bring clarity and speed to traditionally clunky workflows.This conversation offers a grounded perspective on where tech innovation meets real traveler needs and how organizations like Fox are designing with both in mind.About Sam HilgendorfSam Hilgendorf has served as Chief Information Officer at Fox World Travel since 2018, where he leads the company's technology strategy across IT, business intelligence, product development, and project management. Under his leadership, Fox has introduced innovative tools such as a cloud-based collaboration suite, a modern customer contact center, and an enterprise data management platform, all aimed at enhancing performance and customer experience.Sam's efforts have earned Fox multiple Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly and recognition as a Distinguished Partner for SAP Concur, thanks to their custom integration work with the Concur Travel platform. He is also an active contributor to industry conversations around emerging tech, including AI, blockchain, and automation, and was recently named Wisconsin's CIO of the Year.A firm believer in the power of technology to unlock human potential, Sam is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering meaningful innovation. Outside of work, he enjoys life with his wife and daughter, and proudly embraces all things nerdy—from tabletop gaming to comic books to Renaissance fairs.

The level of galamsey we are witnessing in 7 months of NDC's governance surpasses that of the NPP's 8 years in government; they are mining as far as President Mahama's Bole Bamboi constituency. - Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary, NPP

In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we're taking listeners on a whistlestop tour of several big summer events in Europe that will shape sustainability discussions on the road to COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil in November 2025.  We cover key outcomes from the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France — including progress toward a Marine Biodiversity Treaty.  We talk to Beth Burks, Director on the Sustainable Finance Markets team at S&P Global Ratings, about her takeaways from annual climate meetings in Bonn, Germany.   “If COP is like the big show every year, then Bonn is the dress rehearsal,” Beth explains.   Beth also shares highlights from London Climate Action Week, which in 2025 grew significantly to include more than 700 events and more than 45,000 attendees.   In the episode we also speak to Tom Beloe, Director of the Sustainable Finance Hub at the UN Development Programme, or UNDP. Tom shares big takeaways from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, or FFD4, in Sevilla Spain. The conference took place for the first time in a decade this summer and centered around financing for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.   A unifying theme across all these events is the importance of multilateralism to address sustainability challenges that transcend borders, like climate change, nature loss and ocean conservation. Across these events, we also hear about the rising role the private sector plays in addressing and financing solutions to these challenges.   “I think we're seeing over the last 10 years a very much increasing trend of private sector participation,” Tom tells us. “Frankly, the discussions of finance that happen in these conferences are a little bit meaningless if we're not also convening with the largest financial institutions in the world.”  Learn about Climate Transition Assessments from S&P Global here. Learn about energy transition data and services from S&P Global Commodity Insights here.  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1 and not by S&P Global Ratings, which is a separately managed division of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global    DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.     Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).     This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Send us a textIn Conversation With is a travel podcast where we speak with travel industry movers and shakers that are transforming business travel.  Get insights into the company they represent and learn about  how they are capitalizing on the future of travel.In this episode we speak with Alice Ferrari, CEO at KyteAlice is the CEO & Co-Founder of Kyte, a modern API platform streamlining how travel companies collaborate with LCC and NDC carriers. She is passionate about building solutions that help airlines develop their operational and customer propositions.Alice spent her entire professional life working in the airline industry, having started her career at easyJet in operations strategy and subsequently developing travel tech startups for Founders Factory, easyJet's partner venture studio. Your host: Riaan van SchoorYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

How can modern telemetry solutions help you? While at NDC in Melbourne, Richard chatted with Liz Fong-Jones of Honeycomb about her approach to educating leadership on creating great telemetry solutions for organizations. Liz discusses the importance of being able to answer questions about reliability issues without causing problems, as opposed to relying on a dashboard for every measurement taken of the system. The conversation also delves into the culture of building reliability, where people are encouraged to fail and learn, rather than being punished when things go wrong.LinksHoneycombRecorded April 30, 2025