Dharura ya tabianchi ni matokeo ya moja kwa moja ya matumizi ya kaboni nzito ardhini na kwa kilimo, uchukuzi, michakato ya ujenzi na michakato ya viwanda na vyanzo chafuzi vya nishati. Bila mabadiliko makubwa kwa sekta hizi na bila kupunguza athari za hewa ya ukaa, kuna matumaini kidogo ya kulinda sayari dhidi ya athari mbaya za joto ulimwenguni.
Upeperushaji huu wa moja kwa moja utakufanya upate habari za hivi punde kutoka kwa Kongamano la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mabadiliko ya Tabianchi, linalojulikana kama Kongamano la Nchi Wanachama (COP29) Mfumo wa Umoja wa Mataifa wa Mabadiliko ya Tabianchi (UNFCCC) utakaofanyika nchini Baku, Azerbaijan.
19 May
2024
21:41
High-Level Dialogue at the Global Transparency Forum 2024
The Global Transparency Forum is set to take place from 20 to 21 May 2024 at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan. The forum will discuss the pivotal role of transparency in climate action as required under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement.
The specific objectives of the High-Level Dialogue are as follows:
To highlight the urgency of preparing the first BTR and the second NDC in line with the stipulated timelines
To explore the critical interlinkages of the BTR and NDC preparation processes and how to better synergize these processes, with the ultimate goal of raising ambition
To explore how support providers can support these processes and foster synergies
The buildings and construction sector plays a crucial role in the Kenya's economic and social development and in the wake of the devastating floods and torrential rain, the sector offers strong opportunities to strengthen the resilience of homes and public buildings and for effective climate action, delivering many social and economic benefits.
UNEP together with the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, are committed to support the Government of Kenya and all the stakeholders present today in their efforts to accelerate climate action in the buildings and construction sector.
15 May
2024
08:54
How is OGMP 2.0 empowering companies to cut methane emissions?
💥 Acting to #CutMethane from oil and gas is one of the most powerful and cost-effective levers to immediately slow global warming.
— International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) (@MethaneData) May 14, 2024
14 May
2024
22:58
Powering progress: Market creation strategies for solar e-cooking in off-grid and displaced communities
Image: UNEP CCC
Today, nearly four in five people in Africa cook their meals over open fires and traditional stoves. Using wood, charcoal, and other polluting fuels has dire impacts on health, gender equality and the environment.
Cooking with biomass also contributes as much as 2 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions, while the reliance on wood for cooking leads to extensive deforestation.
The report was launched today during the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa convened by the International Energy Agency to make 2024 a turning point for progress on ensuring clean cooking access for all.
— UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) (@UNEP_FI) May 6, 2024
03 May
2024
17:11
Colombia Sets Example for SLCP-NDC Integration
Photo: Unsplash/Random Institute
Colombia has been a Climate and Clean Air Coalition partner since 2012 and has undertaken some of the most consistent and ambitious short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) mitigation planning and commitments across several phases of development.
With a focus on reducing methane, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), and black carbon emissions, Colombia stands out as a model for effective climate action. Methane and HFC mitigation contribute approximately 9% of Colombia's greenhouse gas reduction commitment, and the country has set a separate of reducing black carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2014 levels.
Learn about Colombia's approach to integrating SLCP targets into its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), highlighting the significance of transparent processes and realistic goals.
30 Apr
2024
15:32
Highlights from 2024 Global Methane Forum and M-RAP Workshop
image: Global Methane Inititative
Over 500 people attended the Global Methane Forum in-person and online, representing more than 50 countries. Participants shared replicable successes to catalyse methane emission reductions in line with the 157-country Global Methane Pledge (GMP), which aims to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
Following the Forum, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) hosted a Methane Roadmap Action Programme (M-RAP) workshop, convening new GMP participants and countries engaging in the development of their national methane action plan.
Participants at the M-RAP workshop discussed their efforts to enhance inclusion of methane in their 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and upcoming Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). Inclusion of methane into NDCs and national climate policy frameworks enables tracking of progress under the GMP, and is key to addressing climate change and mobilising necessary climate finance.
26 Apr
2024
22:02
UN-convened Panel to address equity, sustainability and human rights across the value chains of critical energy transition minerals
Image: United Nations
In response to the pressing need for critical energy transition minerals in renewable energy technologies, Secretary-General António Guterres has launched a groundbreaking initiative through the United Nations. The establishment of a UN-convened Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals underscores the global commitment to address equity, sustainability, and human rights across the value chains of these vital resources. Co-chaired by Ambassador Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko of South Africa and Director-General for Energy Ditte Juul Jørgensen of the European Commission, this panel brings together diverse stakeholders to develop global guiding principles aimed at safeguarding environmental and social standards while promoting justice in the energy transition.
With the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the demand for critical energy transition minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements has never been more crucial. These minerals are essential components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines and solar panels to electric vehicles and battery storage. The panel's work aligns with international agreements like the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, seeking to ensure that the extraction, processing, trade, and use of these minerals contribute to sustainable development, respect human rights, and foster transparency and accountability on a global scale.
