I've just invoked Art.99 of the UN Charter - for the 1st time in my tenure as Secretary-General. Facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza, I urge the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe & appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

This is what Stephanie Kelton calls 'learned helplessness' The idea that basic services have to be rationed is a fallacy. These are political choices. Where did the money come from after WWII to create an NHS, massive home building & huge infrastructure projects Wes?

The need to transition from fossil fuels: “A global solution with common but differentiated responsibilities.” Dr.Adeyemi Dipeolu.

No one wants to live in a Scotland where a 1/4 of kids grow up in poverty and where the services we all rely on are pushed to the brink. It’s time for our political leaders to work together to boost investment at #ScotBudget & beyond. #TimetoTax bit.ly/FairTaxOpenLet…

The continent of Africa with its tremendous resources, needs to have a mindset that prepares it for an AFTER Carbon economy.

It is a great honour to share this opportunity in memory of my good friend and colleague, Dr Saleemul Huq. Applications are being sought for a new scholarship and award for researchers from developing countries for solutions to loss and damage caused by climate change.

Today Scottish Government announced plans to weaken climate laws, axing the 2030 emissions reduction target. While every Scottish Parliament party has a role to play Scottish Government cannot duck responsibility. Our climate promises are broken - First Minister get Scotland’s climate commitments back on track.

The lack of urgency to deliver Scotland's emissions reduction stands in stark contrast to Scotland's declaration of international climate solidarity at COP26. The latter requires the former. Cross party support for achieving climate goals should be the priority. Màiri McAllan

Whoever runs the @ScotGov, investing in tackling the climate crisis isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. The people of Scotland want climate leadership and for all parties to work together to deliver action. Fair climate action will unlock major benefits.

Today is 5 years since Scottish Parliament declared a #ClimateEmergency but it hasn't delivered an emergency response. In our welcome letter to First Minister we urge him to lead a government that delivers fair action to address the emergency with the urgency needed bit.ly/4beycQX

Read our latest report, From talk to transformation, or watch the short film below for a brief overview of our findings, kindly supported by EMMS International ow.ly/ku9T50Rn3hE #FromTalkToTransformation

#WorldEnvironmentDay‌2024 UNU-INRA visits CHRISTOPHER GYAN-MENSAH (SESA), a green entrepreneur whose plastic recycling & repurposing initiative is helping curb 🇬🇭’s environmental pollution & degradation. Great to see Africa’s youth tackling environmental problems & creating green jobs.

People in Scotland want stronger climate action & the general election is a key opportunity to remind candidates & parties of this. Ask your candidates this climate question about fossil fuels 🔥 Find out more bit.ly/3z9JAPK #ScotlandUnitedForClimateAction #UKElection

The legal route for climate action corroborated by the UKs supreme court. Landmark ruling could threaten future UK oil drilling bbc.com/news/articles/…

Experience on gender equality bodes well, apparently scant international development experience. Couldn't be worse than Douglas Alexander

Looking forward to see how gender responsive climate action will be supported by FCDO. Shame that moves toward a feminist foreign policy were ditched in election run up Preet Kaur Gill MP Anneliese Dodds

How do people cope with multiple people and ecosystem climate effects in Bangladesh? This new paper provides some insights. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Warnings from Edward Said not heeded. Clear and prescient interrogation of how 'civilization clash' serves the purposes of reactionaries. youtu.be/ty_-zHrfEUY?si…

Leaving X for better social interaction elsewhere. Bye.