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According to the IPCC, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere is directly linked to the average global temperature on Earth, and the concentration has been rising steadily. The most abundant greenhouse gas, accounting for about two-thirds of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, is largely the product of burning fossil fuels.
There is alarming evidence that important tipping points, leading to irreversible changes in major ecosystems and the planetary climate system, may already have been reached or passed. One of the most urgent challenges facing countries across the world today is how to achieve economic prosperity and development while also combating climate change.
The Paris climate change agreement commits nations to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with countries pledging to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions – through a combination of mitigation and adaptation measures – by 2030.
Created a Post in Cities and Urban Development, Climate Change, Natural Capital
Nature-based Solutions for Water Security
Created a Post in Climate Change
The climate pledges agreed so far at the Cop26 conference could keep the world’s rising temperatures to within 1.8C of pre-industrialised levels, according to the International Energy Agency's executive director, Fatih Birol – but only if the commitments are implemented in full.
Created a Post in Energy, Climate Change
This Thursday, November 11 at 14:00 GMT, I invite you to join us at the COP26 Nordic Pavilion (SEC Centre, Hall 4, Exhibition Way, Glasgow) for an exciting discussion about how we can turbocharge the energy transition by swapping subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables.
Nordic countries have been trailblazers in implementing environmental fiscal policies including reforming fossil fuel subsidies, pricing carbon, and supporting renewable energy. Hosted by IISD, this hybrid COP 26 side event will explore how the Nordic experience can inform fiscal policy in the Global South and make the case for subsidy reform and reallocation to clean energy across the globe. Particular focus will be given to experience from South Africa where a coal dominated energy sector coupled with severe energy access challenges presents a number of key challenges for reform.
Created a Post in Climate Change, Sustainable Finance
Tariq Fancy on the failure of green investing and the need for state action
Pushing firms to adopt climate-friendly practices doesn’t work, but government can change economic incentives, says a former sustainable-investing insider
Created a Post in Agriculture, Climate Change, Forestry
Do you know what are the 5 ecosystems where nature-based solutions can deliver the highest benefits?
1. Forests --> where the most is at stake 2. Peatlands --> Earth’s most potent carbon stores 3. Farmlands --> where carbon feeds humanity 4. Oceans and coasts --> the many benefits of mangroves 5. Cities --> the urban frontier of climate change
Check this article to find out more!
Created a Post in Sustainable Finance, Climate Change
An MCC-led study calculates the cost burden for individual private households. It shows that the EU Commission is on the right track with its policy of targeted financial support.
At COP26, Mia Mottley, the prime minister of Barbados, gives a truly inspiring speech.
“Are we so blinded and hardened that we can no longer appreciate the cries of humanity?”
"Simply put, when will leaders lead?"
Created a Post in Climate Change, Tourism and Hospitality
1. Measure, 2. Decarbonise, 3. Regenerate, 4.Collaborate, 5.Finance.
These are the 5 pathways outlined by the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism which was officially launched yesterday at COP26.
According to the declaration, if tourism can move rapidly away from a carbon- and material-intensive model, prioritising instead community and ecosystem wellbeing, then tourism can be a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Do you agree? Which role do you think the tourism sector can play in driving green growth?
Created a Post in Climate Change, Gender
While climate negotiations continue in Glasgow, it is essential to remember that any meaningful international effort to shift to a sustainable society must include a gender perspective. However, women and girls have mostly been neglected by national climate strategies so far.
Hence the question, Will COP26 Become a Turning Point for Gender Responsive Climate Action?
Created an Event in Stockholm+50, Climate Change