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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (C, right) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (C, left) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 10. Climate change intensifies threat to global sustainable development On Nov. 30, the World Meteorological Organization announced that 2023 is the hottest year on record. Climate change has exacerbated disasters such as flooding in Libya and the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii. Extreme weather events like summer heatwaves have become the new normal, impacting global economic and social development. Almost all sustainable development goals are being compromised. "The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The UN Climate Change Conferenc

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry addressed the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister and COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (C, front) presides over the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (R, front) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (L, front) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-OPENING

(231130) -- DUBAI, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (5th R, front) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (4th L, front) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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EgyptAir passes Verifavia's test

STORY: EgyptAir passes Verifavia's test DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of EgyptAir headquarters at Cairo International Airport 2. various of EgyptAir planes STORYLINE: Chairman of the Holding Company for EgyptAir, Yehia Zakaria, announced on Thursday the safety and quality sector succeeded in passing the audits of Verifavia, the global company specializing in the field of emissions from aircraft CORSIA. Zakaria stressed that the Egyptian company is always keen to implement international quality standards, preserve the environment, and follow the recommendations of international organizations and bodies such as ICAO and the European Union to preserve the environment and reduce emissions. He also added that today's success is an affirmation that the national company follows policies to reduce emissions in accordance with the recommendations of the COP27 climate conference and in the implementation of international recommendations from th

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 Countries jointly explore ways to co-exist with nature On Nov. 6, the World Meteorological Organization published a report saying that the past eight years are likely to be the hottest on record. In 2022, many countries have experienced unprecedented high temperatures and subsequent severe droughts and forest fires. Pakistan and Afghanistan have suffered from severe floods. Protecting Earth has become all the more imperative. At the end of the year, the conferences of the parties to the three global pacts for the environment were held one after another. The 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands adopted the Wuhan Declaration, the 27th session of th

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Xinhua Headlines: Africa urges climate actions rather than broken promises, double standard

(221127) -- KAMPALA, Nov. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the closing plenary at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Xinhua Headlines: Africa urges climate actions rather than broken promises, double standard

(221127) -- KAMPALA, Nov. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the closing plenary at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Concrete actions urged to tackle climate crisis facing African countries

STORY: Concrete actions urged to tackle climate crisis facing African countries DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of severe drought in the Horn of Africa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Somali): KAHA AHMED, Local resident in Somalia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JUERG EGLIN, Head of Int'l Committee of the Red Cross in Somalia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BARBARA CREECY, South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment 5. various of COP27 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GERALD LEPARIYO, Geo-politics and climate change analyst in Kenya 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELWIN HART, Special adviser to the secretary-general and assistant secretary-general of the UN climate action team STORYLINE: In the Horn of Africa, some 22 million people are suffering from food insecurity due to drought. According to data from the World Food Program, in 2022, at least 9.2 million livestock deaths occurred in the drought-affected areas of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.

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Landmark "loss and damage" fund approved as UN climate conference closes in Egypt

STORY: Landmark "loss and damage" fund approved as UN climate conference closes in Egypt DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of COP27 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO YINGMIN, Head of the Chinese delegation to the COP27 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAZIN AL-LAMKI, CEO of Energy Development Oman 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NAZ BALOCH, Member of Pakistan's National Assembly and parliamentary secretary on climate change STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent "The United Nations climate conference was closed on Sunday in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The conference was scheduled to wrap up Friday but had to be postponed. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned during the conference that the planet is fast approaching the tipping point that will make climate chaos irre

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CHINA-XIE ZHENHUA-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221121) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xie Zhenhua, special representative for Chinese President Xi Jinping and China's special envoy for climate change, speaks at a press conference while attending the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 19, 2022. Developed countries are obligated to contribute to the Paris Agreement's "loss and damage" fund once established to help developing countries combat climate change, the Chinese climate envoy said here Saturday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CONCLUSION

(221120) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sameh Shoukry (C), Egyptian foreign minister and COP27 president, speaks at the closing plenary of the COP27 climate change conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 20, 2022. The 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concluded on Sunday in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CONCLUSION

(221120) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the closing plenary of the COP27 climate change conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 20, 2022. The 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concluded on Sunday in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CONCLUSION

(221120) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the closing plenary of the COP27 climate change conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 20, 2022. The 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concluded on Sunday in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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COP27 climate summit in Egypt

Egypt COP27 president Sameh Shoukry attends a press conference at the summit venue in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 19, 2022.

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COP27 climate summit

Environmental activists call for the ending of subsidies to fossil fuels at the venue of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 16, 2022.

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COP27 climate summit

An environmental activist calls for the phased ending of fossil fuels at the venue of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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COP27 climate summit

Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2022, shows the venue of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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COP27 climate summit

Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2022, shows a plenary session of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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UN chief calls for reaching consensus on climate actions at COP27

STORY: UN chief calls for reaching consensus on climate actions at COP27 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the COP27 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of Antonio Guterres speaking STORYLINE: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on countries to take climate actions instead of "finger-pointing" at the ongoing UN climate change conference. He made the remarks during a press briefing at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is scheduled to close on Friday in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "COP27 is scheduled to close in 24 hours, and the Parties remain divided on a number of significant issues as it was referred. It has been clearly, as in past times, a breakdown in trust between N

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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

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-GUTERRES-PRESS BRIEFING

(221117) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a press briefing at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 17 2022. Guterres on Thursday called on countries to take climate actions instead of "finger-pointing" at the ongoing UN climate change conference. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-GUTERRES-PRESS BRIEFING

(221117) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (2nd R) speaks during a press briefing at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 17 2022. Guterres on Thursday called on countries to take climate actions instead of "finger-pointing" at the ongoing UN climate change conference. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-GUTERRES-PRESS BRIEFING

(221117) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Front) speaks during a press briefing at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 17 2022. Guterres on Thursday called on countries to take climate actions instead of "finger-pointing" at the ongoing UN climate change conference. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-BIODIVERSITY DAY

(221117) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend an event on the UN Biodiversity Day at the ongoing UN climate change conference, or the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 16, 2022. TO GO WITH "Chinese delegate calls on parties to seek compromise at upcoming UN biodiversity conference" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-BIODIVERSITY DAY

(221117) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Yingmin (C), representative of the presidency of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and vice minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, addresses an event on the UN Biodiversity Day at the ongoing UN climate change conference, or the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 16, 2022. TO GO WITH "Chinese delegate calls on parties to seek compromise at upcoming UN biodiversity conference" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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China's envoy urges developed countries to "make pie bigger" on climate finance

STORY: China's envoy urges developed countries to "make pie bigger" on climate finance DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of high-level forum on South-South cooperation on climate change STORYLINE: China's climate envoy urged developed countries to fulfill their promises and "make the pie bigger" on climate finance at the UN climate conference. Xie Zhenhua made the remarks at a high-level forum on South-South cooperation on climate change held at 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. He said while urging developed countries to fulfill their pledge, China is helping developing countries improve their climate adaptation capabilities through South-South cooperation. At the forum, Zhao Yingmin, head of the Chinese delegation to the UN climate conference, said the fruit of China's South-South cooperation wit

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Egyptian, Jordanian energy ministers stress importance of natural gas

STORY: Egyptian, Jordanian energy ministers stress importance of natural gas DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP27 2. various of Egyptian, Jordanian energy ministers meeting (by courtesy of Egyptian Petroleum Ministry) STORYLINE: Natural gas remains an ideal transitional fuel for Egypt and Jordan, their energy ministers said on the sidelines of the UN climate conference on Tuesday. During a meeting held in Sharm El-Sheikh, where the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is held, the two ministers discussed ways to enhance Egypt-Jordan cooperation in the natural gas sector. Egypt's Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Tarek El-Molla affirmed that Egypt adopts natural gas as a clean transitional fuel to meet the need of both domestic and regional markets. For his part, Jordan's Minister of Energy Saleh Kharabsheh said that natural gas is the i

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27

(221116) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants walk at the venue for the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27

(221116) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants are seen near an earth model at the venue of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Climate challenge causes more displacement, global actions needed: UN expert

STORY: Climate challenge causes more displacement, global actions needed: UN expert DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDREW HARPER, Special advisor for Climate Action for UNHCR STORYLINE: A UN climate expert said the climate challenge has compounded a crisis in human security and called for more global actions to help the vulnerable. Andrew Harper, special advisor for Climate Action for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), made the remarks during an interview at the ongoing 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. SOUNDBITE (English): ANDREW HARPER, Special advisor for Climate Action for UNHCR "What we're seeing now is probably the first time that this recognition that the climate crisis is also leading to a human security crisis, which is leading to conflict, violen

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44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival kicks off

STORY: 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival kicks off DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the 44th CIFF 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN FAHMY, President of the 44th CIFF 3. Hussein Fahmy posing on red carpet at the opening ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HUSSEIN FAHMY, President of the 44th CIFF 5. various of the opening ceremony of the 44th CIFF STORYLINE: The 44th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) kicked off on Sunday evening at Egypt's Cairo Opera House with the participation of about 108 films from over 50 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HUSSEIN FAHMY, President of the 44th CIFF "There were big challenges and we did our best and managed to get strong and good preparations, and we'll hopefully present a good and successful edition as we always do." Fahmy added that the festival adopts eco-friendly policies as it coincides with the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-UN EXPERT-INTERVIEW

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Harper, special adviser for Climate Action for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), speaks in an interview with Xinhua during the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 12, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: Climate challenge causes more displacement, global actions needed, says UN expert" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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UN officials commend China's efforts in addressing climate change at COP27

STORY: UN officials commend China's efforts in addressing climate change at COP27 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP27 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMON STIELL, Executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 3. various of winds farms 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELWIN HART, Special adviser to the secretary-general and assistant secretary-general of the UN climate action team STORYLINE: UN officials have spoken highly of China's contribution to addressing climate change under the South-South cooperation framework. They made the remarks at a high-level forum on South-South cooperation on climate change held at 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 1 (English): SIMON STIELL, Executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CHINA PAVILION-HIGH-LEVEL FORUM

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xie Zhenhua, special representative for Chinese President Xi Jinping and China's special envoy for climate change, speaks at a high-level forum on South-South cooperation on climate change held at the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at the China Pavilion in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CHINA PAVILION-HIGH-LEVEL FORUM

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Yingmin, head of the Chinese delegation to the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and vice minister of China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment, speaks at a high-level forum on South-South cooperation on climate change held at the ongoing UN climate conference at the China Pavilion in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-CHINA PAVILION-HIGH-LEVEL FORUM

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, speaks at a high-level forum on South-South cooperation on climate change held at the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at the China Pavilion in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Nov. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Japan environment minister in Egypt for COP27

Japanese Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura speaks to reporters outside the venue for the United Nations' COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 14, 2022.

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants enjoy the sunset at the venue of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants enjoy the sunset at the venue of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27

(221115) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants enjoy the sunset at the venue of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Chinese enterprises offer solutions for a greener future at COP27

STORY: Chinese enterprises offer solutions for a greener future at COP27 DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAO HUI, Vice President, Huawei WEU Public Affairs 3. various of Huawei headquarters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FANG YONGXIN, Alibaba local life president and partner of Alibaba Group 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): YUAN BAOYI, Vice president and general manager of Northwest Africa, China Energy International Group Co., Ltd. 6. various of the products on display STORYLINE: In Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, some Chinese enterprises are discussing and trying to provide their solutions to achieve carbon neutrality. They are doing so on the sidelines of the ongoing 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAO HUI, Vice President, Huawei WEU Public Affairs "If you want to achieve better green (

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Egypt signs 7 memos in petro sector to reduce carbon emissions

STORY: Egypt signs 7 memos in petro sector to reduce carbon emissions DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP27 vibes 2. various of agreements signed STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, witnessed the signing of seven memoranda of understanding and agreements between the oil and gas sector and a number of international companies in the field of sustainability and emissions reduction, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh COP27. El Molla stressed that the memoranda of understanding come with the efforts launched by the ministry to enhance the capabilities of the Egyptian oil and gas industry and its capabilities in the field of carbon reduction and environmental sustainability of projects, and to benefit from the best experiences and practices offered by international companies in this field. A memorandum of Understanding was inked between the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Compan

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Biden, Egypt's Sisi discuss regional, int'l issues

STORY: Biden, Egypt's Sisi discuss regional, int'l issues DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Biden meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting U.S. counterpart Joe Biden discussed on Friday a number of regional and international issues, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Meeting on the sidelines of the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, the two leaders discussed the Russia-Ukraine crisis as well as developments in Libya, Yemen and Syria, said the statement. Sisi stressed reaching political settlements for these crises and ending the presence of foreign mercenaries and militias in the region. Concerning the issue of Ethiopia's disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's adherence to preserving its

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China takes responsibility in tackling climate challenges: Brazilian biologist

STORY: China takes responsibility in tackling climate challenges: Brazilian biologist DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP27 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): MARIO MOSCATELLI, Brazilian biologist 3. various of COP27 4. various of Xie Zhenhua, China's Special Envoy for Climate Change at the conference 5. various of renewable energy plants in China STORYLINE: COP27 is being held in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh and runs until Nov. 18. China has made important contributions to the global response to climate challenges, said a Brazilian biologist. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): MARIO MOSCATELLI, Brazilian biologist "China has taken responsibility in the entire process of tackling climate challenges. It has implemented protocols of large-area restoration, which is underway. China has been making great efforts not only in afforestation, but also conserving wetlands in urban centers and in distant areas, aiming to combat global

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-PRESS CONFERENCE-CHINA-ENVOY

(221112) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xie Zhenhua (2nd L), special representative for Chinese President Xi Jinping and China's special envoy for climate change, answers questions during a press conference at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 9, 2022. China supports the demand of developing countries, especially the vulnerable ones, to appeal for loss and damage funds from rich countries in regard of impacts of climate change, Xie Zhenhua said here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-COP27-PRESS CONFERENCE-CHINA-ENVOY

(221112) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xie Zhenhua (C), special representative for Chinese President Xi Jinping and China's special envoy for climate change, answers questions during a press conference at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 9, 2022. China supports the demand of developing countries, especially the vulnerable ones, to appeal for loss and damage funds from rich countries in regard of impacts of climate change, Xie Zhenhua said here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)