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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. But without more detail, the announcement attracted cries of “ greenwashing.”.

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ESG Explainer: China’s Climate Challenge

Chris Hall

Deirdre Cooper, Co-Head of Thematic Equities and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Global Environment Fund at global asset manager Ninety One, says the world’s ability to meet net zero targets will depend on countries such as China and India. What are China’s stated net zero goals? GW of new plants (a net 29.8

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SDSN Reflects on an Impactful 2021!

Sustainable Development Network

All this work was featured in our virtual Zero Emissions Solutions Conference alongside the first week of COP26. SDSN signed a partnership agreement with the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) to collaborate in the coming years on areas of common interest, including around national net-zero strategies, pathways and policies.

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What is COP26? Here’s how global climate negotiations work and what’s expected from the Glasgow summit

Renewable Energy World

Here’s what’s happening behind closed doors and why people are concerned that COP26 might not meet its goals. What is COP26? F), to avoid catastrophic climate change. COP26 stands for the 26th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC. The United Kingdom, partnering with Italy, is hosting COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, from Oct.

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