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August, the main month of summer vacations, saw inflation slow down. Prices fell six-tenths of a point compared to July, to 2.2%, according to the preliminary data published this Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This is the lowest rate in a year and exceeds the forecasts of analysts, who expect levels close to 3% by the end of the year. Core inflation, which excludes fresh food and energy products because they are the most volatile, also fell one-tenth of a point to reach 2.7%. These data suggest that the country is close to the end of the inflationary crisis, as it is the second consecutive month in which the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen six-tenths of a point, more than one point in total. The Ministry of Economy also points out that "they reflect the effectiveness of the Government's economic policy measures, because they make it possible to combine one of the highest growth rates in the Eurozone with this progressive moderation of prices and the recovery of household purchasing power." If we compare the current situation with that of a year ago, we can see qualitative differences. At that time, the rate, which stood at 2.6%, was a preview of the increases to come at the end of the year. The outlook continued to deteriorate due to the rise in oil prices and a base effect that pushed up. Average inflation between January and August was 3.6% and underlying inflation remained very high, above 6%. Today, all these figures have lost weight. Despite the geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Brent remains below $80 per barrel, far from the $100 reached at the height of the inflationary crisis. And the forecasts of experts in the sector are that it will even fall below this level next year. As the months go by, the base effect has been smaller, leaving behind the large variations of last year, and underlying inflation has fallen more than three points since then. The gas market, which is key to setting electricity prices, has also forgotten the high prices that exceeded 300 euros per megawatt hour at the height of the Russian invasion and even the 50 euros it was at this time last year. On this occasion, despite the turbulence recorded in recent weeks due to fears that part of the Russian flow to Europe might be interrupted as a result of the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk, natural gas does not exceed 40 euros MWh. In addition, the reduction in VAT on electricity designed by the Government allows the effects in this area to be positive, despite the increases in electricity. In this regard, the Complutense Institute of Economic Analysis (ICAE) estimates that electricity has risen by 10.5% in interannual terms. In a month-on-month comparison, the decrease in the rate was mainly supported by the energy component and food. Ángel Talavera, chief economist for Europe at Oxford Economics, recalls that fuel prices have become cheaper by around 2% compared to July, coinciding with an Operation Exit in which Traffic predicted more than 3 million road trips. While waiting for the INE to publish the confirmed data in the coming weeks, the ICAE estimates that diesel has fallen by 8.6% compared to August 2023 and gasoline by 7.1%. This scenario has made travel much more affordable for the millions of households that traveled in the middle of summer. On the other hand, analysts remember that the service sector will have put upward pressure on the price index. The flood of tourists who have filled hotels, bars and beach bars have driven consumption and rates in the tourism sector to maximum levels. By July, domestic package tours had rebounded by almost 40%, domestic flights by 24% and hotels, hostels, guest houses and similar accommodation services by 26%. https://elpais.com/economia/2024-08-29/frenazo-de-la-inflacion-en-agosto-los-precios-se-moderan-seis-decimas-hasta-el-22-y-acerca-el-final-de-la-crisis.html

We must not be fooled by appearances: Although they may seem harmless, some animals could kill us in a matter of minutes or seconds. There are many poisonous species on planet Earth, and not all of them are snakes with sharp fangs or large spiders. Did you know that the stonefish has one of the largest venom glands? This species (Synanceia Horrida) lives in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean and with just 25 micrograms of its venom it could easily kill a 70-kilogram adult. The blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena) is also the most dangerous cephalopod known to date, as there is no antidote for the venom it carries. This animal, despite being small in size, can take the lives of more than twenty people. The poison dart frog (Dendrobatidae) is the most poisonous amphibian on the planet, as it secretes toxins capable of killing more than 1,500 people. In ancient times, Native Americans coated the tips of their arrows with this venom. Another very dangerous species is the sea snake (Hydrophiidae). Despite being a shy reptile, it can attack if it feels in danger. This animal causes respiratory arrest, drowsiness and pain focused on the bite area. We review the most poisonous creatures on the planet. https://www.muyinteresante.com/naturaleza/8693.html

There are around 60 million cars made every year these days, but how much do we really know about the history behind the car brands we see on the roads every day? From one that was originally a manufacturer of marine engines, to another that started out as a family-owned mill in the 18th century, each car brand has a rich history of its own, and it is this that makes the car brands what they are today. Read on to discover the five oldest car brands in the world. 5. Rolls-RoyceOne of the most beloved car brands in the luxury car industry, Rolls Royce was founded in 1906 by Henry Royce, a successful engineer, and Charles Rolls, owner of the UK’s first car dealerships. And so the great partnership was born. Rolls-Royce achieved early success with the Silver Ghost, which was awarded the ‘Best Car in the World’ after breaking several records. The Silver Ghost travelled from London to Glasgow 27 times, covering an incredible distance of 14,371 miles consecutively, and breaking the record for the longest non-stop journey in a reliable and comfortable car. Rolls-Royce, now owned by BMW, remains one of the most respected car manufacturers in the world. 4. FordHenry Ford's first vehicle was created in 1886 and had a modest four-horsepower engine. It was not until 1903 that the Ford Company was founded. Despite being one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world, what made Ford so famous was its revolutionary advances in the assembly line and mass production. This style of manufacturing meant that cars could be made more cheaply and sold at a lower price, giving hundreds of thousands of Americans the chance to own a car for the first time. The production of the Model T gave freedom to many Americans who previously could not afford to travel, and revolutionised not only the way cars were made but also their importance in society. 3. FiatFiat was founded in 1899. It is still Italy's leading car brand, and is well known throughout Europe. In the late 1910s, Giovanni Agnelli, then managing director, visited Henry Ford's factory and was so impressed with the production line that when he returned to Italy he implemented the same system at Fiat. This new way of making cars in Italy led to the creation of the Lingotto factory, which is famous for having a huge oval test track on its roof. https://www.catawiki.com/es/stories/4619-las-5-marcas-de-automoviles-mas-antiguas-del-mundo

There were many doubts about injuries, lack of rhythm and team changes, regarding the members of the Colombian National Team who were in the Copa América 2024 and obtained the runner-up title. Well, on Thursday, August 29, when the list of those called up to face Peru and Argentina for dates 7 and 8 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers was known, the doubts were cleared up and now there is much to analyze. Although James Rodríguez's situation was the most striking, since he would arrive at the concentration of 'la Tricolor' with more than 50 days without competing and with a handful of training sessions with Rayo Vallecano, it is known that he is an indisputable for the DT. But the injured players like David Ospina and Davinson Sánchez, who could allow them to reach the limit, were finally taken out and new names arrived that broaden the panorama of the absolute national team. In addition, there were several names that led to debate because they replaced others who seemed firm or with arguments to continue being chosen. Call-up for Colombia vs. Peru and Argentina for the 2026 Qualifiers There were many names proposed, including those who were expected to receive an opportunity, and even those who could start to get on the list in the face of a necessary renewal. But Lorenzo's criteria is clear and the idea is to respect the process, although a couple of places are opened for names that could have stood out and, in this case, there were more new names due to forced absences. https://www.marca.com/co/2024/08/30/66d1169d22601dc3298b4593.html

Beyond physical improvement, regular exercise provides mental and emotional well-being, teaches perseverance and develops the child's ability to set and achieve goals. Of course, the intensity must always be adapted to the child's age.. Regular exercise increases the production of so-called endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that provide well-being and happiness, and which are essential for the balance of mental health. In the case of children, sport is of special interest and relevance because, from a very early age, they need to move, run and channel their great energy. So the practice of exercise brings about several improvements at a multifactorial level. “Training in any discipline, whether a specific sport or in the gym, helps a child to develop harmoniously. At the same time, it strengthens immunity and the nervous system, and its impact on health is very beneficial in general,” says Amelia Pérez Visani, a psychologist specializing in child therapy at the Ariadna Psychopedagogical Center. “Regular exercise teaches a child perseverance, discipline, it develops not only strength, but also strength of character and will, as well as the ability to set goals and achieve them,” she adds. However, it is one thing for children to jump, run or play sports sporadically and another for them to start going to a gym and doing strength and conditioning exercises. Physical work at an early age has many benefits, both physical and emotional. “On the level of speech therapy alone, for example, proprioception and control of one’s own body has many benefits and improves understanding and communication skills, which is noticeable at older ages,” says Ana Isabel Martínez López, psychologist, speech therapist and director of the multidisciplinary children’s space at the Vélez Rubio Psychology Center. Here, one of the activities that is given priority is gymnastics. “When planning a sports routine for children, it is suggested to follow a hierarchical model that begins by providing cardiorespiratory exercises of a relative intensity appropriate for their age,” explains this expert. And she adds: “At our center, from a physical point of view, children improve strength, elasticity, balance, agility and coordination. Therefore, fatigue decreases, cardiovascular health improves, the immune system improves and sleep quality improves.” https://elpais.com/mamas-papas/expertos/2024-08-29/apuntar-a-los-ninos-a-un-gimnasio-o-a-un-deporte-los-beneficios-pueden-ser-los-mismos.html

The Attorney General's Office announced on Thursday the third summons against the diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia to appear today Friday "in order to give an interview in relation to the facts that this office is investigating related to the publication and maintenance of the website resultadosconVzla.com." In an attempt to force pressure on the winner of the presidential elections to leave the country, the Attorney General's Office announced that if he does not appear, as the ambassador has planned, "the corresponding arrest warrant will be processed." The legal justification of Chavismo is the alleged risk of the accused fleeing, as well as of obstructing the case. "What the Public Prosecutor's Office would be trying to do is argue that after having summoned the party three times without his appearance, an arrest would be justified in order to take him away by force. This is what is known in Criminal Procedural Law as a warrant for his arrest," explained the jurist Nizar El Fakih to EL MUNDO. And for this transfer to take place before the Public Prosecutor's Office, the prosecutor would have to, according to Venezuelan law, make a prior request to a criminal control court in Caracas. It would be this court that would approve it. "In theory, the purpose of the transfer order is only to force the person to appear and give a statement, but not to keep him detained," added El Fakih. https://www.elmundo.es/internacional/2024/08/29/66d0b5d1e9cf4af8148b45a9.html

Modern software applications usually consist of numerous files and several million lines of code. Due to the sheer quantity, finding and correcting faults, known as debugging, is difficult. In many software companies, developers still search for faults manually—something which takes up a large proportion of their working time. Studies indicate that this accounts for between 30 and 90% of the total development time. Birgit Hofer and Thomas Hirsch from the Institute of Software Technology at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) have developed a solution based on existing natural language processing methods and metrics that can greatly speed up the process of finding faulty code and thus debugging. Fault localization uses up the most time "As a first step, we conducted surveys among developers to find out what the biggest time wasters are when debugging. It turned out that the actual bug fixing is not the big problem at all, but that programmers mainly get bogged down with locating faults, i.e. narrowing down the search to the right area in the program code," explains Birgit Hofer. Based on this realization, the researchers set about finding a solution to this problem which is also scalable to applications with a lot of code. Although there are efficient model-based approaches in which a program is converted into a logical representation (referred to as a model), this only works for small programs. This is because the computing effort increases exponentially with the size of the code. The approach taken up by Birgit Hofer and Thomas Hirsch represents certain software properties in numbers—for example, the readability or complexity of code—and can also be used for large amounts of code, as the computational effort only increases linearly. The starting point for fault localization is the bug report, for which testers or users fill out a form in which they describe the observed failure and enter information about the software version, their operating system, the steps they took before the failure occurred and other relevant information. Based on this bug report, the combination of natural language processing and metrics analyzes the entire code with regard to classes and the names of variables, files, methods or functions and the calls to methods and functions. The application identifies code sections that best correspond to the bug report. As a result, the developers receive a list of five to 10 files ranked according to the probability of their being responsible for the observed failure. The developers also receive information on the type of fault that is most likely to be involved. This data can be used to locate and fix the bug more quickly. "The working time of software developers is expensive, yet they often spend more of this expensive time locating and fixing bugs than developing new features," says Birgit Hofer. "As there are already a number of approaches to eradicating this problem, we have investigated how we can combine and improve them so that there is a basis for commercial application. We have now laid the foundations and the system works. However, in order to integrate it into a company, it would still have to be adapted to the company's respective needs." The debugging system is available via the "GitHub" platform. On the project website the papers and repositories associated with this research can be found. https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-fault-localization-software.html

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently unveiled a draft Telecommunication Tariff (70th Amendment) Order, 2024, aimed at enhancing public Wi-Fi accessibility through the PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen India’s digital communication infrastructure. The National Digital Communications Policy 2018 had set an ambitious target of deploying 10 million public Wi-Fi hotspots by 2022. This goal was further reinforced by the Bharat 6G Vision, which aspires to expand this network to 50 million hotspots by 2030. However, the current number of PM-WANI hotspots still needs to catch up to these targets, highlighting the need for regulatory intervention to stimulate growth in this sector. A major barrier to the expansion of the PM-WANI scheme is the high cost of backhaul internet connectivity imposed by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) on Public Data Offices (PDOs). The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has noted that these costs hinder public Wi-Fi access, as TSPs often require PDOs to use expensive Internet Leased Lines (ILL) instead of more affordable Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections. This practice raises operational costs for PDOs and limits the growth of public Wi-Fi infrastructure. To address these challenges, TRAI proposes aligning tariffs for PM-WANI services with those for retail broadband (FTTH) connections. This change aims to reduce financial burdens on PDOs and encourage their participation in the scheme, thereby facilitating the establishment of a wider network of public Wi-Fi hotspots. https://dig.watch/updates/trai-proposes-tariff-changes-for-pm-wani-wi-fi

Charlie the elephant was being held in South Africa’s national zoo, but was finally freed after the country’s government reviewed scientific evidence that showed elephants suffer in zoos and that they do not belong in captivity. An elephant who spent over 40 years in captivity has been released back into the wild. Campaigners had long called for the release of Charlie, a 42-year-old African elephant, who was being kept alone at South Africa’s national zoo. He was originally born in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, where he was taken from the wild at a young age and imported into South Africa by the Boswell Circus back in 1984. Charlie spent over 15 years being forced to perform in the circus before being transferred to the zoo in 2001. At the zoo, he witnessed the premature deaths of three elephant companions, as well as the loss of his daughter when she was less than a month old. Animal welfare groups had highlighted how Charlie was showing signs of distress including repetitive head-swaying, a behavior commonly found in captivity. Now, after what rescuers called a “nail-biting” four hour trip, Charlie the elephant has arrived safely at his new home at the Shambala Private Reserve in Limpopo Province. Members of the rescue team feeding Charlie. Credit: EMS Foundation The reserve covers almost 10,000 hectares and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna including a thriving po[CENSORED]tion of elephants. It also has a proven track record of successfully reintegrating captive elephants back into the wild, including elephants who were previously used for elephant-riding safaris. “Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be, and that soon, he will meet up and integrate into the existing elephant community on Shambala,” the EMS Foundation, one of the groups involved in the rescue, said in a statement. The historic rescue is the result of years of negotiation with the South African government. The EMS Foundation says it provided scientific evidence to the government that elephants suffer in zoos and that they do not belong in captivity. Charlie was the last elephant in South Africa’s only national zoo, and the first to be released back into nature. The EMS Foundation confirmed that the zoo’s elephant “exhibit” will now be permanently closed. “This retirement is an important milestone for elephant Charlie but also for better animal welfare in South Africa”, said Josef Pfabigan, CEO of FOUR PAWS, who also collaborated on the rescue. “Together with our partners, we have been working tirelessly to end the loneliness of elephant Charlie to see him thrive in his new species appropriate home.” https://www.speciesunite.com/news-stories/freedom-at-last-ex-circus-and-zoo-elephant-returns-to-the-wild-after-40-years

he contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains up for grabs, but one thing seems clear regardless of who wins in November: This is likely Merrick Garland’s last year as attorney general. That outcome is obvious if Trump wins, but as Democrats contemplate a potential Harris presidency, the party’s political-legal establishment is already buzzing about who might replace Garland if Harris wins — and how that person should steer a post-Garland Department of Justice in new ways. I found an interest in change at DOJ to be a key takeaway from speaking with about a half-dozen prominent Democrats at the Democratic convention and elsewhere in recent weeks, people who have served in the Justice Department, on Capitol Hill and at the White House. Most were granted anonymity in order to candidly discuss the performance of the sitting attorney general and some of the contenders who might plausibly replace him. “My assumption is that members of the cabinet and sub-cabinet will move on and that, if Kamala is elected, she will want to put in her own team,” said former Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick, who has known Garland since they attended college together and brought him in as a senior official to the Clinton Justice Department. She praised Garland for restoring “the integrity and morale of the department” and for being “staunch and successful” on fighting crime and protecting national security. Others in the party have far less charitable assessments of Garland’s tenure. They point to a series of perceived missteps that include the appointment of special counsel Robert Hur to investigate President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents; the indulgence of special counsel David Weiss and his dubious criminal cases against Biden’s son Hunter; and, most controversial of all, the delay in seriously investigating and ultimately prosecuting Donald Trump over his alleged effort to steal the 2020 election. It is a remarkable turn for a man who was once hailed as something of a hero and martyr by Democrats after Senate Republicans blocked his appointment to the Supreme Court, and who was largely welcomed as Biden’s attorney general. The Justice Department declined to comment on whether Garland intends to stay on if Harris takes the White House. If he were to remain, he’d be following in the rare footsteps of Dick Thornburgh, who was appointed attorney general by President Ronald Reagan late in Reagan’s second term and kept on by President George H.W. Bush. So, who might succeed Garland? My conversations make clear there are plenty of names of potential Democrats in the mix — some of which have been previously reported and others that have not. They include people like Tony West, Harris’ brother-in-law and a former high-ranking official in the Obama Justice Department, whose name has already shown up in some early reports. Other possible contenders who have thus far largely flown under the radar include North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, who previously worked as the state’s attorney general and introduced Harris at the Democratic convention, and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, another former state attorney general and convention speaker. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/08/28/kamala-harris-attorney-general-pick-00176544

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus for £10m plus £2.5m in add-ons, with the forward having travelled to Merseyside for a medical. The 26-year-old Italy international operates mainly as a winger or a second striker and if the deal is completed as expected he will be Arne Slot’s second signing as Liverpool head coach, following Tuesday’s €30m capture of Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia. The Georgia goalkeeper will formally move to Anfield, subject to a work permit and international clearance being granted, from the Spanish club before the 2025-26 season. “I’m ready to start this new adventure, I wanted to say goodbye to the Juventus fans,” Chiesa told waiting journalists as he prepared to board a flight from Turin to Liverpool on Wednesday afternoon. “Thank you for your affection and for these years, I will carry you in my heart and thanks to Juventus. “Is it sad to leave Juve like this? It’s sad but I’m really happy for this new adventure. I’m really happy and my family and I can’t wait.” Chiesa’s impending arrival at Liverpool is something of a surprise given the impressive attacking options already at Slot’s disposal, namely Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo. Also because Liverpool’s priority this window appeared to be signing a defensive midfielder, with a move for Spain Euro 2024 winner Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad falling through earlier this month. In targeting Chiesa, who was a star of Italy’s triumphant Euro 2020 campaign and has scored 32 goals in 131 appearances for Juventus having joined the club from Fiorentina in 2020, initially on loan before making the move permanent two years later, it appears Liverpool are seeking to make the type of “opportunistic” signing their new sporting director, Richard Hughes, claimed was a possibility when speaking to journalists at Slot’s unveiling as head coach in early July. “We need to improve on the training pitch first and foremost, as Arne said. With the window open, we’ll always be opportunistic if we can,” said Hughes. Chiesa’s father, Enrico, was a striker who played for Sampdoria, Parma and Lazio among others, as well as scoring seven goals in 17 appearances for Italy in the mid-to-late 1990s. Meanwhile, Núñez has been handed a five-game international ban for his role in the disorder that took place at the end of Uruguay’s Copa América semi-final loss to Colombia last month. Following the final whistle, the striker appeared to confront supporters seated in the Colombia section of the Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina after a brawl broke out near to wear the Uruguay team’s families were seated. Uruguay had just been beaten 1-0 by Colombia, who played the whole of the second half with 10 men, to miss out on a place in the final. https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/28/liverpool-agree-deal-to-sign-federico-chiesa-from-juventus-for-125m

Low-lying and hot Bangladesh is heavily affected by climate change. The nation thus advocates for climate justice and action. However, Bangladesh and other countries in the Global South do not have the resources to fight climate change alone. Economically developed countries, historically responsible for rising carbon emissions, must contribute to the fight. angladesh has emerged as the leading voice of climate change activism in the Global South in recent years. The country has shown resilience, determination and an unapologetic stance in the pursuit of climate justice. As a low-lying, densely po[CENSORED]ted country, Bangladesh finds itself on the frontline of climate change impacts, grappling with rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and the displacement of vulnerable communities. Currently, the country is reeling from extreme flooding which has displaced half a million people and killed at least 23. Despite contributing minimally to the carbon emissions responsible for these changes, Bangladesh still holds the developed world accountable for its part in accelerating climate change. However, Bangladesh also must fight to bring the Global South into climate action. The advocacy Bangladesh demonstrates for climate action and justice must remain at the forefront of the global stage. Bangladesh fights for climate justice within its own borders Bangladesh, often described as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, has been dealing with the severe consequences of climate change for decades. Geography and socio-economic conditions make it uniquely susceptible to the impacts of global warming. Rising sea levels pose an existential threat to coastal communities, and extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods disrupt livelihoods. According to the World Bank’s Country and Climate Development Report, tropical cyclones cost Bangladesh about $1 billion annually on average. The country could see as many as 13.3 million people displaced by 2050 due to climate change. Its GDP could fall by as much as 9% in case of severe flooding. In the face of these challenges, Bangladesh displays an action-centered attitude in dealing with climate change. The World Bank calls it “the emerging hot spot” where climate threats and action meet. Its initiatives have resulted in impressive climate adaptation ventures, including the construction of the world’s largest multi-storied social housing project in Coxs Bazar, which will rehabilitate 4,400 families displaced by climate change. In mitigation, Bangladesh has become one of the world leaders in Solar House Systems, with 6 million households using solar photovoltaic systems. Bangladesh has not stopped at the social level. It has also worked towards boosting economic action to mitigate climate damage. Bangladesh was one of the first developing countries to establish a coordinated action plan in 2009. Till now, its climate policy deck includes the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Act, the Delta Plan 2100, and the Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan. Each policy focuses on directing funds towards the prevention of climate damage. The country has also set up a Climate Change Trust Fund, the first of its kind, allocating $300 million from domestic resources between 2009 and 2012. In 2014, the country adopted the Climate Fiscal Framework to create climate-inclusive public financial management. Bangladesh also introduced a National Sustainable Development Strategy to align economic development with climate priorities further. Bangladesh put forward a target to generate 5% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2015 and 10% by 2020. However, Bangladesh has failed to meet either of these targets. It continues to generate most of its electricity from fossil fuels. The reliance on natural gas and coal puts Bangladesh at risk of power crises. This should not, however, be a sign of lax climate advocacy. Bangladesh continues to fight for justice both within its borders and on the regional stage. The regional stage must join Bangladesh in advocating for climate justice Pursuing climate justice also includes Bangladesh’s proactive advocacy of raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable nations. In the latest Munich security conference, this issue of regional disparities in renewable energy investment was discussed broadly. Till now, the funding discrimination in the Global South is glaring—mostly circulating in China and some high- and middle-income economies, with India and Indonesia gaining recent attention due to the steep rise in emissions. But poorer nations in the south are still largely off the radar. During the pandemic, Bangladesh launched the South Asian regional office for the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in Dhaka in September 2020. The GCA Bangladesh office will promote indigenous nature-based sustainable solutions and innovative adaptation measures with the regional countries. In December 2022, Bangladesh even became a party to the case by an international organization of small island states, known as the Commission of Small Island States (COSIS). COSIS sought an advisory opinion, the first request of its kind, on the states’ obligations regarding climate change at ICJ. Bangladesh submitted a written statement explaining the need for international law regarding climate change. The failure of advanced economies, the major contributors to climate change, to mobilize investments in renewables for low-income countries is a critical discussion that must be kept alive for opportunities for global green growth. While Bangladesh should continue to be a vocal party to this conversation regarding other low-income countries, it too must advocate for itself. Its measures are not adequate to deal with its climate urgencies forever, especially considering the pressure of financing climate actions on its emerging economy. The country could require an estimated $26.5 billion to meet its goal of generating 40% of electricity from renewables by 2041. Bangladesh must be vigilant in securing climate finance and technology from the public and private sectors at future COPs, or it risks losing decades of economic gains to climate change during the crucial period of its development. Thus the country has emerged as a vocal proponent for the need for collective global responsibility in addressing climate change. https://www.fairobserver.com/world-news/bangladesh-holds-the-world-accountable-to-secure-climate-justice/#

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