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L'urgence climatique est une conséquence directe de l'utilisation des terres et de l'agriculture, des transports, des bâtiments et des processus industriels à forte intensité de carbone, ainsi que des sources d'énergie polluantes. En l'absence de changements profonds dans ces secteurs et d'une réduction drastique de l'empreinte carbone, il y a peu d'espoir de protéger la planète des effets dévastateurs d'un monde plus chaud. 

Ce flux en direct vous tiendra au courant de toutes les dernières nouvelles de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le changement climatique, connue sous le nom de 29e Conférence des Parties (COP29) à la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC), qui se tiendra à Bakou, en Azerbaïdjan. 

04 Apr 2024 09:51

UNEP FI's Climate Risk Landscape Report 2024 is out

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In 2023, temperatures shattered records with a 116-day streak of peak temperatures. As the urgency to address and adapt to the pressing threat of climate change rapidly grows, the financial sector recognises its pivotal role in addressing climate risks, and financial institutions are increasingly looking to integrate climate change-related risks into their strategic frameworks.   

The 2024 Climate Risk Landscape Report serves as a comprehensive resource delving into the available tools for financial institutions to assess physical and transition climate risks and boost their institution’s resilience to related impacts. This edition provides best practices for tool utilisation, case studies, and recommendations to navigate the dynamic climate risk tools market. It also offers insights into the rapidly evolving regulatory developments around climate-related disclosure frameworks and recent market developments.    

Building upon the foundational work of UNEP Finance Initiative's (UNEP FI) Climate Risk and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Programme, the report is designed for banks, insurers and investors looking to enhance their capabilities in climate risk management and facilitate the global transition towards sustainability.

Access the report.

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28 Mar 2024 15:20

The Circular Economy campaign launches today!

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The Circular Economy campaign is now live, with all content from the print campaign and more featured on our Global Cause site.

You can search for the campaign hashtag on social media, #CircularEconomyCampaign2024.

You can pick up a hard copy within the New Scientist because will be printing physical copies for contributors to share with members or to distribute at relevant events. A digital copy of the print campaign can be found on issuu.

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27 Mar 2024 15:30

Happening now! Launch of the Food Waste Index Report 2024

Join UNEP in the launch of the Food Waste Index Report 2024. The report provides the latest global estimates on food waste, occurring at retail and consumer level. Addressing food waste is an important facet of embracing zero waste and tackling the climate crisis.

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21 Mar 2024 17:54

Highlights from 2024 Global Methane Forum and M-RAP Workshop

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Nearly 500 people attended the Global Methane Forum in-person, with hundreds more online representing more than 50 countries. Participants shared replicable successes to catalyse methane emission reductions in line with the 157-country Global Methane Pledge, which aims to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.

Read the press release from the event.

Following the Forum, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), hosted a Methane Roadmap Action Programme (M-RAP) workshop, convening new GMP participants and countries engaged in developing their national methane action plans.



Participants at the M-RAP workshop discussed their efforts to enhance the inclusion of methane in their 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and upcoming Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). The inclusion of methane in NDCs and national climate policy frameworks enables tracking progress under the GMP and is key to addressing climate change and mobilising necessary climate finance.



Read the full story on the GMF and M-RAP workshop.

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21 Mar 2024 15:06

Early Warning Systems: a fundamental human right

According to the State of the Global Climate 2023 report, records were broken, if not shattered, for greenhouse gas levels, ocean heat, sea level rise, Antarctic sea ice loss and glacier retreat.

Heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires, and quickly developing tropical cyclones wreaked havoc, disrupting millions' daily lives and causing billions of dollars in economic damage.

Watch the video to discover the importance of early warning systems in saving lives and livelihoods.

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20 Mar 2024 18:09

IMEO at the Global Methane Forum

 

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12 Mar 2024 17:14

Show me the money: 1.8 billion dollars in climate investments

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More than 1.8 billion dollars have been invested in climate technology in projects informed by the global Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project.

The funding figures show that TNAs and Technology Action Plans have a strong potential to provide an effective and solid basis for countries to both scale-up and implement action on technologies for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Since 2009, UNEP and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre have led the implementation of the global TNA project, funded by the Global Environment Facility.

Projects informed by the TNA project cover a broad range of countries and technologies including Bus Rapid Transport in Pakistan, the Aimags and Soums Green Regional Development Investment Program in Mongolia and more across the globe.

With the country-driven approach, the TNA project helps identify the best suited technologies for each country, integrates into national planning and strategies such as the Nationally Determined Contributions and guides countries towards implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Read the full article.

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08 Mar 2024 21:45

The Buildings and Climate Forum ends with renewed optimism

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The Ministerial Declaration from the Buildings and Climate Global Forum, which ended earlier today, outlines a comprehensive strategy to address the decarbonization and climate resilience of buildings. The declaration, endorsed by ministerial representatives from various governments, is organized into seven parts.

It outlines the importance of aligning the building sector with the long-term goals of international agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, and outlines objectives related to planning, construction, and retrofitting. It calls for the implementation of regulatory measures, financial incentives, and collaborative efforts to achieve sustainable, resilient, and low-emission buildings globally. 

Read the full declaration.

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08 Mar 2024 17:34

International Women’s Day at the Buildings and Climate Forum

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Photo: Manuel Bouquet

The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction highlights the fact that the global construction sector has long been male-dominated, with women representing only a small percentage of workers. There are plenty of women participating in the Buildings and Climate Forum who came together to celebrate International Women’s Day earlier today. 

In India, two women architects are preserving India’s ancient heritage of mud construction by emphasizing the material’s sustainable properties, which make it an ideal way to combat the modern problem of high-carbon construction. Read more here.

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08 Mar 2024 15:06

Insights from the Local Leaders Roundtable

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Local leaders gathered in Paris today to deliver the Outcome Document of the Local Leaders Roundtable on Decarbonizing Buildings. This document serves as a pivotal contribution to the ongoing forum and outlines crucial outcomes and recommendations from the Local Governments Roundtable.

The outcome document highlights:

  1. Recognition of Responsibility: Acknowledgment of the buildings sector's fast-growing responsibility in global CO2 emissions and the need for decarbonization aligned with the 2030 Agenda for sustainable urban development;
  2. Leadership of Local Governments: Recognizing the pivotal role of local governments in fighting climate change, implementing on-the-ground climate action, and adapting to local contexts and vulnerabilities;
  3. Endorsement of Buildings Breakthrough: Recognizing the commitment of 28 countries to the Buildings Breakthrough initiative, pledging to make near-zero emission and resilient buildings the norm by 2030;
  4. Global Awareness and Inclusion: Welcoming multilateral agreements, international events, and initiatives supporting local governments' engagement in the Paris Agreement implementation;
  5. Encouragement for Multilevel Climate Action: Encouraging national governments to involve local and subnational governments in dialogues, ensuring policy coherence, and accelerating climate finance deployment;
  6. Call for Innovation: Encouraging decision-makers to invest in innovation, technologies, and sustainable construction to accelerate building decarbonization;
  7. Continuity of Global Efforts: Emphasizing the importance of these outcomes as inputs for the Ministerial plenary on March 8, 2024, and as part of ongoing global efforts towards buildings decarbonization.

As the Forum progresses, the outcomes from the Local Governments Roundtable will contribute to the final agreement. 

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