Climate Week NYC 2024

Progress and Problem-Solving at Climate Week NYC: Non-State Actors set the tone for COP29

From over $100 billion annually from the world’s largest utilities companies for grid upgrades, to reports that net zero commitments among major companies have increased 20% in 18 months, and Race to Zero Partner members are leading the way on robustness, Climate Week New York City 2024 showed that businesses, investors, cities, regions and civil society continue to mobilize credible climate action.

Press Release

Businesses, Investors, Cities States and Regions, and Civil Society hone in on stronger national climate plans to accelerate prosperous, net zero future

The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions dispatch today the support of CEOs, mayors, governors, and civil society and Indigenous Peoples leaders for ambitious, investable and implementable Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),  Real economy actors and civil society leaders emphasise the importance of these plans to signal a clear direction of travel, attract investment, and spark faster […]

Press Release

Real economy leaders take centre stage at London Climate Action Week 2024

London Climate Action Week (LCAW), held from 22-30 June, brought together diverse sustainability experts, policymakers and real economy leaders to explore and accelerate scalable climate solutions. As one of the world’s leading financial centres, London provided a fitting backdrop for discussions aimed at leveraging private sector innovation and finance to address escalating climate impacts. At […]

COP28

A breakthrough moment for mangroves: Delivering Global Action on Mangrove Restoration and Protection

Dubai, UAE, 10th, December, 2023: COP28 made significant progress towards securing the Mangrove Breakthrough’s goal of 15 million hectares of mangroves underpinned by USD 4 billion of new investments by 2030. Global mangrove protection and restoration has secured significant support of over 40 new governments via the Mangrove Breakthrough leading to and at the UNFCCC […]

Transport

How green corridors might help us understand the socio-economic and broader environmental aspects of the transition to zero carbon shipping

Transitioning to zero and near-zero emission economies is at the core of addressing the three planetary crises outlined by the UN: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution currently underway. However, decarbonization cannot be treated in isolation. As recognized in the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, “ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies […]

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State of Climate Action report finds progress lags on every measure except EV sales

Global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are failing across the board, with recent progress made on every indicator — except electric passenger car sales — lagging significantly behind the pace and scale that is necessary to address the climate crisis, according to the State of Climate Action 2023 report. Published under Systems Change Lab, the report […]

Latin America & Caribbean Climate Week

La Semana del Clima de América Latina y el Caribe concluye con un llamado a la acción climática inclusiva y centrada en la naturaleza

En una semana marcada por la agitación sociopolítica y los impactos del clima, la Semana del Clima de América Latina y el Caribe presentó un llamado enfático para una acción climática, inclusiva y adaptativa, que coloque a la naturaleza en el centro.

Latin America & Caribbean Climate Week

Abogando por la naturaleza y la sabiduría indígena: la Semana del Clima de América Latina y el Caribe sienta las bases para la COP28

La Semana del Clima de América Latina y el Caribe abre hoy en la Ciudad de Panamá con el objetivo de movilizar a la comunidad de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) en torno a una visión común de lo que se necesita para transitar hacia un mundo de emisiones netas cero, positivo para la naturaleza y resiliente.