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Updated climate commitments ahead of COP26 summit fall far short, but net zero pledges provide hope, says UNEP report

Envirotec Magazine

C this century, according to the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) latest Emissions Gap Report 2021: The Heat Is On. Released ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the latest round of climate talks taking place in Glasgow, the report finds that net zero pledges could make a big difference.

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Time to Show ‘True Grit’ on Climate Adaptation

Chris Hall

The COP28 outcomes on adaptation and loss and damage will aim to advance real action towards building resilience and contributing to sustainable development, including by driving enhanced adaptation finance,” he says. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is bullish on the impact of this year’s conference. But will the outcomes match the rhetoric?

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Sink, Swim or Adapt

Chris Hall

The UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) 2023 Emissions Gap Report – aptly titled ‘Broken Record’ – clearly states that the world is a long way from limiting global warming to 1.5°C Adaptation bonds are among the potential vehicles for private investment, but policy action is still needed at COP28.

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Nature Map – a new tool to support countries to integrate nature and climate in policymaking and promote nature-based solutions

Sustainable Development Network

Thus, they can play a critical role in making next year’s COP26 of the climate convention and COP15 under the biodiversity convention a success. Says Neil Burgess, Chief Scientist at UNEP-WCMC: “ Nature Map is a crucial new tool that can help to guide policies that tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss together.

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Starting to Adapt 

Chris Hall

Developed countries have also been asked to prepare a report on doubling by COP29. UNEP FI estimates the current adaptation finance gap is around US$194-366 billion per year, and positively, Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) found last month that adaptation finance had reached an all-time high of US$63 billion, growing 28% from 2019/20.

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Amazon Conservation and the Financial Sector Consultant, Science Panel for the Amazon

Sustainable Development Network

WORK PERIOD: July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 (possibility to renew) TITLE THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Emma Torres, VP Americas, SDSN BACKGROUND The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. with InterAmerican Development, CAF, FEBRABAN).

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FABLE Consortium co-leads "Transforming food systems" chapter of the 2022 Emissions Gap Report

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN is proud to have contributed to Chapter 6 "Transforming food systems" of UNEP's 2022 Emissions Gap Report thanks to our FABLE Consortium scientific director Aline Mosnier. For industry and transport, zero emission technology needs to be further developed and deployed. C in place. C in place.

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