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World Energy Outlook 2021: Transition to renewables not fast enough for net-zero targets

Renewable Energy World

The International Energy Agency called for "unmistakable" action by world leaders to reduce emissions ahead of the COP26 Climate Change Conference , warning that the global transition to renewable energy isn't happening quickly enough to meet net-zero goals. Follow @EngelsAngle. The global average temperature rise in 2100 is held to 2.1°C

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COP28 UAE Key Takeaways

3BL Media

It's important to recognize the intricacies involved in convening such a global event. The agreement will include drafting a post-2025 finance target, in order to replace the $100 billion previously pledged by developed countries to finance mitigation and adaptation actions in developing countries.

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The zero-carbon business leader takes shape

Corporate Knights

As the number of severe weather events continues to rise across Canada and globally, it’s evident the fight against climate change is a constant threat to our world’s health, safety, and sustainability. This article is “sponsored content” as defined by Corporate Knights’ content disclosure policy. Be selective with suppliers.

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Is it time to scrap COP?

Corporate Knights

The academics argue in The Conversation that these meetings may seem to have small impacts to start, but “may result in increasing returns over time”, making them “critical events” that can “shape the context for social issues or movements.” Emissions peaking before 2025 as the science tells us is necessary? Not in this text.

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Here’s how developing countries can do more on climate

Renewable Energy World

Our planet faces an unprecedented slate of climate risks, and world leaders are gathering at COP26 in Glasgow next month with a mandate to stave off disaster. Initial steps should be taken to try to save the most vulnerable countries and their assets from permanent damage due to climate-related events — or at least to minimize it.

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Sunak at COP27: UK to be a “Clean Energy Superpower”

ESG Today

billion in 2025. Sunak will also host an event at the conference on Monday for the launch of the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership. Kicking off with 20 countries, the initiative will track commitments on the Forests and Land Use declaration at COP26, which aims to halt and reverse forest loss by 2030.

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IFRS Releases Global Sustainability and Climate Reporting Standards

ESG Today

The new standards will begin applying for annual reporting periods beginning as of January 2024, with companies beginning to issue disclosures against the standards in 2025. This will help companies and investors by tackling duplicative reporting.”

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