New definitions on low-carbon construction materials unveiled at COP29
A new set of international definitions for low-carbon cement and concrete, which will help to expedite the decarbonisation of the…
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Climate finance deal depends on ‘moral backbone’ of wealthy nations
Agreement on a climate finance deal at COP29 hinges on the ‘moral backbone’ of the leaders of the world’s richest…
NDCs are an ‘opportunity no country can miss’, says Stiell
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) should be viewed as the “most important policy documents of this century”, UN Climate Change chief…
Leaders chart path forward for sustainable cooling at COP29
Leaders from more than 30 countries, along with partners from intergovernmental organisations and civil society, have convened at COP29 to…
Impact of climate change on Mediterranean region explored in new report
The impact of climate change and environmental degradation in the Mediterranean region is the subject of a new report launched…
Urban poor shouldn’t be overlooked in climate finance discussions
Cities Alliance has unveiled a new report at COP29, which sheds light on what it says is a ‘critical’ shortfall…
‘Animals for Climate Action’ tool launched at COP29
The World Federation for Animals (WFA) has launched the Animals for Climate Action tool at COP29 – a new resource to…
Global GDP gains of $121tn possible with sustainable food system reform
A new report by Deloitte suggests that developing sustainable food system reforms could reduce global food prices by 16%, increase…
94% of countries see agrifood systems as a ‘priority’ for climate adaptation
New analysis by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has found that some 94% of see agrifood systems as…
National Adaptation Plans ‘key’ to ensuring climate impact resilience
National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) should be seen as critical frameworks for preparing communities and economies for climate impacts, Simon Stiell,…