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COP26 left the world with a climate to-do list: Here are 5 things to watch for in 2022

Renewable Energy World

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement in the first days (much to the surprise of Indian observers) that India would reach net zero emissions by 2070 and generate 50% of its energy from renewables by 2030 helped lower that trajectory to 2.4°C. New Climate Institute and Climate Analytics.

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State and regional governments lead on renewable electricity generation – new report

Envirotec Magazine

Kyra Appleby, Global Director, Cities, States and Regions at CDP, said: “From Hawaii to Catalonia states and regions are setting ambitious net-zero emissions targets demonstrating their key role in reducing global emissions. vi] Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute (2019) Climate Action Tracker.

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New Roadmap for “Drastic” Response to Global Stocktake

Chris Hall

In addition to the global stocktake, the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report will soon be updated, illustrating the gulf between current commitments and the levels needed to avoid the worst climate impacts.