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      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Ramola Talwar Badam

      Senior National Reporter
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      Dubai
      Ramola writes in-depth features on maritime piracy, migrant labour, protection of women and minors from trafficking and abuse, teenage suicides, disability access projects, financial debt, fire safety and transport projects. Ramola worked for more than 12 years with the South Asia bureau of the Associated Press and reported on terrorist attacks, religious riots, earthquakes, politics, crime, business, sport and all things Bollywood.
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      Sadhguru, an Indian spiritual leader, has called for more soil preservation to tackle the climate crisis at Cop28 in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Save the soil to save the planet, says Sadhguru at Cop28

      Yogi says UAE climate conference has shifted the focus to green farming but more needs to be done

      Cop28December 10, 2023
      Representatives of the Embera people of Panama are at Cop28 to convey the message that indigenous people hold the key to fighting climate change. Photo: TINTA
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      'We can keep rainforests alive': Lawyer and PhD student offer climate solutions for Cop28

      Two women have a powerful message of regeneration as they speak up for tropical villages in Panama and Brazil under threat from climate change

      Cop28December 08, 2023
      The Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church Bethlehem has a stark nativity scene with an infant Jesus surrounded by rubble to depict the devastation in Gaza. Photo: Munther Isaac
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      Baby Jesus lies amid rubble in Bethlehem church Christmas nativity scene

      Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in the West Bank says it represents devastation in Gaza

      Palestine-IsraelDecember 07, 2023
      Young activists protest about smog being created by deforestation in the Amazon, on day six of Cop28 at Expo City Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Indigenous people say vital land rights issue remains unresolved

      Communities say governments are deaf to their voices and their culture is being diluted

      Cop28December 05, 2023
      Valdelice Veron is from the Guarani-Kaiowa community that has long fought for rights to their mineral-rich land in south-western Brazil. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      ‘Guardians of the Earth’ call for protection of indigenous lands

      Indigenous people say ancestral land under threat from global warming

      Cop28December 04, 2023
      Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb call for peace and to save the planet in video messages at Cop28. In this file photo, they greet each other at a religious convention in Kazakhstan last year. Photo: Vatican Media
      Pope Francis calls for peace and climate action at Cop28

      Religious leaders sign Call of Conscience document pledging to work together for peace and to protect planet

      Cop28December 04, 2023
      Rapid disbursement of the loss and damage fund announced at Cop28 is needed to support vulnerable nations such as Somalia, which faces catastrophic hunger
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      African officials urge rich nations to dig deeper for loss and damage

      A fast and fair distribution mechanism agreed at Cop28 is seen as key to helping populations recover

      Cop28December 03, 2023
      Riyadh has been selected to host Expo 2030. Photo: SPA
      Riyadh selected to host Expo 2030 ahead of Rome and Busan

      More than 160 nations cast their votes in Paris and select the Saudi capital as the site for the 2030 world’s fair

      Saudi ArabiaNovember 28, 2023
      Six year-old Amelia receives a hug as she and her mother Daniel Aloni meet relatives after being released from captivity in Gaza. Reuters
      Mixed emotions for Israeli families awaiting release of members

      Gaza hostage deal brings joy to some, but angst to others as they await return of loved ones

      Palestine-IsraelNovember 26, 2023
      Solar panels power a water pump in the remote Kedougou region of Senegal. AFP
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      Batteries with a 20-year life could power remote locations

      Entrepreneurs say reliable clean energy transition is possible with long-life battery technology

      WeekendNovember 24, 2023
      Israeli families are torn between hope their loved ones are among 50 hostages to be released soon by Hamas and the knowledge that some relatives will remain captive. EPA
      What about the rest? Israelis torn between relief and anguish for hostages left behind

      Families wrestle with hope that Hamas will release their loved ones while knowing others will remain captive

      Palestine-IsraelNovember 22, 2023
      Land Life, a green company, will be at Cop28 to spread its message about restoring nature. Photo: Land Life Company
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      Green start-up takes reforestation message to Cop28

      Dutch company Land Life has planted more than nine million trees in projects from Mexico to Australia

      Cop28November 18, 2023
      Community events such as nature walks engage the public to participate in the upcoming Cop28. Photo: Supplied
      UAE launches PopCop events to inspire community climate action

      Small groups given a framework to organise events related to Cop28 climate themes

      Cop28November 15, 2023
      Visitors can register for entry to the Cop28 Green Zone that will open from December 3 to December 12 at Expo City Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Cop28 Green Zone passes now available

      More than 100 free events open to the public at Cop28 climate summit

      Cop28November 14, 2023
      Sharon Toribio is boxing all her gifts for her family in the Philippines for the coming Christmas. Leslie Pableo for The National
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      Festive Filipinos in Dubai send home surprise Christmas gift packages

      Overseas workers fill up gift boxes for family for the festive season as part of a time-honoured tradition

      HeritageNovember 14, 2023
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