Diplomatic Courier

Where will Diplomatic Courier be this year? Find us at these events around the world, from #UNGA to the #G7 and #G20 meetings. We’d love to see you there! 

A second, unseen battle has run alongside the Russia–Ukraine conflict. It is a battle to be considered the true steward of Crimea’s Scythian cultural heritage, writes Jeremy Fugleberg. ✔️ The open warfare between Russia and Ukraine has nearly reached its three–year anniversary. ✔️ There has been one front on which Ukraine is a clear victor: gold. ✔️ What should one do with priceless pieces of cultural heritage stuck in limbo between two nations in combat? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMWmG28i #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #ScythianGold #Gold

Eager to learn about the global phenomenon of Formula One racing? Our book reviewer, Joshua Huminski, is here with a set of reads to get you up to speed. ✔️ The surge in fandom for Formula One has had the benefit of increased publication of racing–related books. ✔️ The forthcoming season looks to be one of the most competitive and entertaining. ✔️ Each of these books adds more richness and depth to what is already an amazing sport. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMys-sxh #F1 #FormulaOne #BookList #Racing Jennie Gow, Bernie Collins, Will Buxton.

Happy New Year! [Y]our future is coming—2050 is now 25 years away. 🌎 Stay tuned for an exciting year ahead with us at Diplomatic Courier and World in 2050. https://lnkd.in/eUkqchvx #NewYear #Future #Worldin2050

At COP29, there was a shift in focus from climate change mitigation to adaptation. But successful adaptation requires both a global sense of urgency and collective action, writes Charlie Ursell in a pick from our holiday reading list. ✔️ COP29 aimed to set a new climate finance target that realistically meets the adaptation needs of vulnerable nations. ✔️ Adaptation is complex, requiring alignment across local, national, and global levels. ✔️ COP29 had the potential to foster a collaborative ecosystem where adaptation is not just achievable but sustainable. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePgHz2mc #COP29 #Adaptation #ClimateFinance #Climate

While cleantech investment is on the rise, rapidly, implementation and scaling issues mean these will take time to bear fruit. Meanwhile, we must be patient and adapt to higher temperatures as we continue to seek solutions, writes Duane Dickson. ✔️ By necessity, adaptation and its implications will also come more into focus. ✔️ How do we respond when 2030 targets of some of the largest emitting industries aren’t met? ✔️ Society must adapt to the consequences of higher temperatures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMXnCESk #COP29 #ClimateAction #Adaptation #CleanTech

The case for systemic reform of our global institutions is clear. Development must be measured not in narrow economic terms, but prioritizing social justice, human prosperity, and sustainability, writes Gene Leon. ✔️ The G20 has the power and responsibility to change this trajectory. ✔️ Human rights are more than ethical imperatives. ✔️ A groundbreaking development in human rights discourse is the recognition of the right to a stable planetary ecology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6QG2Gxc #G20 #Development #HumanRights #Sustainability

While climate change remains a priority, the expectation of an imminent, policy–driven peak in oil and gas demand will need to be reevaluated against wavering policy support and more challenging economic and geopolitical realities, writes Robert McNally. ✔️ Favorable macroeconomic, geopolitical, and policy conditions have reversed. ✔️ Elected officials have struggled to enforce their ambitious climate mandates. ✔️ Energy majors are coming together to align on the way forward. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egaVA_Vx #Energy #EnergyTransition #Geopolitics #ClimateAction

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter died on 29 December at the age of 100. He only spent one term in the White House, but spent the rest of his life making an impact in different ways—working hard in the years after his presidency to advocate for peace internationally. Beyond partisan politics, he became well respected across party lines. In 2016, Diplomatic Courier interviewed him for our 10-year anniversary edition and on the occasion of the Future of Peace Forum which we co-hosted with the Institute for Economics and Peace. • Listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eRwfcmbW • Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eJtNb6gX

By acquiring information from diverse sources, literacy can be enhanced. One method is to pair AI with the Socratic method. Effectively questioning and interrogating information can foster informed opinions and equip individuals to review all sides of an issue, writes Lisa Gable. ✔️ The decline in literacy on specific topics may not signify a reduction in actual literacy. ✔️ One way to enhance literacy is to acquire information from diverse sources. ✔️ Engaging with various viewpoints is crucial to helping individuals navigate complex information landscapes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8uMqzrb #Literacy #AI #SocraticMethod #Education