Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in Fiji Wealthy countries should spend far more on dealing with…
The Guardian reports: ‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in Fiji Wealthy countries should spend far more on dealing with the climate crisis than the 5% of GDP promised by Nato members for defence because “the climate issue is the security issue”, the host of the next UN summit has said.
This environment story centres on Turkey. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Turkish, Pacific and Fiji Wealthy.
Why it matters
Developments affecting the environment are closely tied to public health, economies and how communities prepare for change.
Key details
- Location
- Turkey · Middle East
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Turkish, Pacific, Fiji Wealthy, GDP
- Section
- Environment
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
Zelenskyy reacted furiously to Trump’s announcement of the deal with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, calling it “absolutely terrible” and “not…
UK: Two Latvian men arrested for breaking into RAF base
The men were arrested for breaching a perimeter fence at a UK air base that houses US and NATO intelligence operations.
Two Latvian men arrested at UK base housing US and NATO intelligence hubs
British counter-terrorism police are investigating after two Latvian men were arrested Thursday near a Royal Air Force base in southeast England…
Lithuania PM confident of 'huge' NATO response if Russia attacks
Lithuania is no stranger to the threat posed by Russia given its geography and history.
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida with severe effects expected across several states
Governors of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida declared states of emergency as a downsized Fema faces first major test Hurricane Isaias made landfall…
Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.
Key things to know about Hurricane Isaias as millions under evacuation orders
Millions of people across several states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, were under evacuation orders as officials prepared for the storm.
‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isaias
Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declare emergencies, with preparations under way for ‘long-duration power outages’ Hurricane Isaias neared landfall…