Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

Hearing of Monique Barbut on COP 30 at the National Assembly - Paris

French Minister of Ecological transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature Monique Barbut during a joint hearing with the Foreign Affairs Committee on the outcome of COP 30 for the Committee on Sustainable Development and Regional Planning at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

COP 30 climate talks

COP 30 climate talks

COP 30 President Correa do Lago holds a press conference on the final day of the 30th session of the meeting, officially called the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 22, 2025.

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Indigenous people call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest during a rally in Belem on Nov. 15, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Indigenous people call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest during a rally in Belem on Nov. 15, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Indigenous people call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest during a rally in Belem on Nov. 15, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Indigenous people call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest during a rally in Belem on Nov. 15, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Amazon protection rally near COP30 venue

Indigenous people call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest during a rally in Belem on Nov. 15, 2025, as the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, gets under way in the Brazilian city.

COP30 meeting in Brazil

COP30 meeting in Brazil

Photo taken on Nov. 10, 2025, shows Japan's pavilion at the venue of the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP 30, opening the same day in Belem, Brazil, and running through Nov. 21.

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 30th United Nations climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the opening ceremony of the 30th United Nations climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), speaks during the opening ceremony of the 30th United Nations climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the opening ceremony of the 30th United Nations climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 30th United Nations climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

COP 30 Opening Ceremony - Belem

Participants arrive at the venue of the 30th United Nations climate change conferencein Belem, Brazil, Nov. 10, 2025. The 30th United Nations climate change conference, commonly known as COP30, opened Monday in Belem, in the Brazilian state of Para, with the aim of putting the fight against climate change back in the center of international priorities, according to local authorities. Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

President of the Rural Union of Bastos, as the State of Sao Paulo, Cristina Nagano, President of the Women Commission at the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Sao Paulo (FAESP), Juliana Farah, President of the Rural Producers Union of Paragominas, at the State of Para, Maxiely Scaramussa, Ambassador of Brazil to Belgium and to Luxembourg, Silvio Jose Albuquerque e Silva, Secretary-General of the Famato Women's Commission, Gabriela Tomain, Former President of the rural Associations of MERCOSUR, Member of the federal Governments Council for Sustainable Economic and Social Developpment, Former president of the Brazilian Rural Society, Teresa Cristina Vendramini and Vice President of the Special Council on the environment for COP 30 of the FCCE, Vilton Lima during the Global Women in AgriTech Summit whoch brings together industry leaders for a meaningful discussion on the future of agriculture and trends and achievements in agribusiness. It aims to develop new business partnerships, accelera

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Vice President of the Special Council on the environment for COP 30 of the FCCE, Vilton Lima during the Global Women in AgriTech Summit whoch brings together industry leaders for a meaningful discussion on the future of agriculture and trends and achievements in agribusiness. It aims to develop new business partnerships, accelerate innovation and support the concept of producing more with less in order to build a more secure, sustainable and resilient food system. On September 26, 2025 in Your Nature - Eco Resort, Antoing, Belgium. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Vice President of the Special Council on the environment for COP 30 of the FCCE, Vilton Lima during the Global Women in AgriTech Summit whoch brings together industry leaders for a meaningful discussion on the future of agriculture and trends and achievements in agribusiness. It aims to develop new business partnerships, accelerate innovation and support the concept of producing more with less in order to build a more secure, sustainable and resilient food system. On September 26, 2025 in Your Nature - Eco Resort, Antoing, Belgium. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Roundtable at the Global Women in AgriTech Summit - Antoing

Vice President of the Special Council on the environment for COP 30 of the FCCE, Vilton Lima during the Global Women in AgriTech Summit whoch brings together industry leaders for a meaningful discussion on the future of agriculture and trends and achievements in agribusiness. It aims to develop new business partnerships, accelerate innovation and support the concept of producing more with less in order to build a more secure, sustainable and resilient food system. On September 26, 2025 in Your Nature - Eco Resort, Antoing, Belgium. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Actions taken to tackle cold wave in China's Jilin

STORY: Actions taken to tackle cold wave in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Jilin Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAN HUIGEN, Staff member of China Railway Shenyang Group Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LYU ZHONGYE, Staff member of Transportation Bureau of Lishu County 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TANG JIAJUN, Staff member of State Grid Siping Electric Power Company STORYLINE: As a cold wave sweeps in, many parts of Jilin Province have experienced snowfall and a drop in temperatures, with the lowest temperatures in several areas approaching minus 30 degrees Celsius. Various departments in Jilin, including heating, transportation, and power supply, have taken a variety of measures to address the situation, working together to ensure the well-being of the people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIAN HUIGEN, Staff member of China Railway Shenyang Group Co., Ltd. "In order to cop

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee visits China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees taste Chinese tea at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An attendee experiences Chinese calligraphy at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demonstrates Chinese calligraphy to an attendee at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees wearing panda-decorated hats pose for photos at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 6, 2023 shows the model of wind turbine generators at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees attend a side event at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

UAE-DUBAI-COP28-CHINA PAVILION

(231206) -- DUBAI, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees attend a side event at China's pavilion of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 6, 2023. China's pavilion at COP28 was officially inaugurated on Nov. 30 at the Expo City of Dubai. The pavilion will host a series of side events and activities in nine thematic days, in addition to two special sessions, during the two-week COP 28. The events will involve relevant government departments, research institutes, industrial associations, enterprises, and NGOs, with topics covering China's climate response policies and actions, global climate cooperation, green and low-carbon development, energy transformation, digital development, and green finance. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

Kanagawa cop suspected in bribes case arrested

Kanagawa cop suspected in bribes case arrested

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 30 shows the Kanagawa prefectural police headquarters in Yokohama where a 44-year-old police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from an organized crime figure in return for investigative information.

E-buses co-produced by China and Egypt serving at COP27

STORY: E-buses co-produced by China and Egypt serving at COP27 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP27 2. STANDUP (English): SHEN DANLIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of electric buses 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN TONG, Western Asia Sales Manager, Overseas Sales Company, Higer Bus Company Limited STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHEN DANLIN, Xinhua correspondent "At the ongoing COP27 UN Climate Change Conference, 30 purely electric buses, co-produced by China and Egypt, provide green and low-carbon transportation at the COP venues." The buses are among the 300 electric buses serving the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN TONG, Western Asia Sales Manager, Overseas Sales Company, Higer Bus Company Limited "This is the first time that Higer has cooperated with Egyptian partner Gha