Amanda Morrow

Aussie journalist in #Paris 🇫🇷. Makes radio for @RFI_En 🎤 Mostly French/climate/ecology news. Formerly @SMH, @Guardian.

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

@gbr_neal Hello - would you be free to talk to Radio France Intl today about the ongoing reef coral bleaching? Many thanks, Amanda

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

@la__cientifica Hello - would you be free to talk to Radio France Int about the latest coral bleaching event? Many thanks

[Pieter de Pous @Pieter_de_Pous]

‘a policy cave-in to Europe’s farmopoly at the expense of our common future is a bad choice, not a political necessity’

Good commentary by ⁦@ArthurNeslen⁩ on the flawed political calculus behind EUs retreat on all farming related elements of the EGD https://t.co/0G8PA1aCZf

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

European Union gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit that will consider proposals to use profits from frozen Russian financial assets to buy arms for Ukraine. https://t.co/smM2pFBiwE via @RFI_En

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

@cleoverk I was bale to access your commentary in Nature Food. Would you be free for a short pre-record today with Radio France Int? Big thanks

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

@cleoverk Hi Cleo - I’m with Radio France Int covering climate. Are you able to send me a copy of the Nature Good commentary? It’s behind a paywall. Thanks

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

A UN climate deal calling for the "transitioning away" from #FossilFuels and "accelerated action" this decade was on Wednesday adopted by more than 200 countries at the #COP28 climate summit in Dubai. https://t.co/iEgnTWh4LK via @RFI_En

[Hans van Leeuwen @hansvan333]

Race is on to save COP28 from breaking up with no deal https://t.co/S4deNaUM75

[Melissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social @melissachemam]

#Cop28 - #Dubai - #ClimateTalks: Why the nuclear option is still an explosive subject, by @amandalmorrow for @RFI_En
https://t.co/3DLiyIuloe

[The Elders @TheElders]

Mary Robinson reacts to the release of the draft text at #COP28:

“It is not good enough to say you recognise and respect the science but then fail to take heed of its dire warnings in the collective action you commit to.

It is not good enough to note with ‘alarm and serious concern’ the findings of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report and the damage being caused by climate change but then fail to put in place the steps the science recommends.

It is not good enough to say you reaffirm the Paris Agreement but to then fail to commit to a full fossil fuel phase out.

It is not good enough to use weak language or to permit loopholes for the fossil fuel industry to continue to contribute to the very problem countries are meant to be committed to tackling here in Dubai.

Adequate time and opportunity still lie ahead, provided that nations promptly return to the negotiating table, equipped with the resolve required for a crisis of this magnitude and a readiness to undertake the necessary measures. This current version of the COP28 text is grossly insufficient.”

Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders

#DraftText #COP28UAE

[LDC Chair @LDCChairUNFCCC]

We cannot accept latest GST text. Need way forward that ensures we meet 1.5C-scaled up climate finance esp. for adaptation & phasing out fossil fuels with differentiation. This text doesn’t set clear pathway for either. GST meant to ratchet ambition, where is the ambition? #COP28

[Licypriya Kangujam @LicypriyaK]

#LatestUpdate Licypriya mom here.
Licypriya reunited with me and they kick her out of #COP28UAE for just asking to phase out fossil fuels. I can't control her tears. They have taken her badge and threatened with many strong words to the 12 years old kid. This is unacceptable.

[Afshan Khan @AfshanKhan_]

Delighted to share insights on the indivisible link between climate and #nutrition alongside @l_haddad, @GAIN, and @brentloken, @WWF in a recent @RFI feature, marking #COP28 Food Day.

Read more⬇️ https://t.co/sE7BFtgvsz

[Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement @SUN_Movement]

📰❓"Is the urgent reform of world's #foodsystem still a side dish at #climate talks?" asked @amandalmorrow at #COP28.

🎙️❗️@AfshanKhan_, @l_haddad and @brentloken answer the question on this @RFI piece.

Read more: https://t.co/gRScJuas11

[Svein Tveitdal @tveitdal]

As UN warns trillions of dollars are being poured into activities that directly harm nature, climate advocate Mary Robinson has called on governments to take science more seriously amid efforts to bring about nature-based solutions to the climate crisis.
https://t.co/G3QJj6dikk

[Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement @SUN_Movement]

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Just concluded our #Cop28 press briefing with @AfshanKhan_, @l_haddad, @Branca59, @Gkoumaz & @brentloken.

Thank you @joshuabickel @APNews, @daphneewingchow @Forbes, and @morrowamanda @RFI!

[Melissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social @melissachemam]

From our reporter in Dubai @amandalmorrow:
Carbon capture a 'dangerous excuse' for burning more fossil fuels: Critics warn it is a fantasy solution that undermines the chances of any viable deal.

https://t.co/0Lt41AgXHo via @RFI_En

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

@Lise_Masson Hello - I'm a journo with Rafio France Int at Cop28. Are you free for a chat?

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

Piccadilly Circus post #Coronation

[Amanda Morrow @amandalmorrow]

London police escort anti-monarchy protesters down Piccadilly #Coronation #NotMyKing