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Using carbon markets to drive equitable climate action: COP29 highlights

The IAA6 project helps Peru, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania use Article 6 carbon markets to boost climate action. At COP29, it showcased its unique focus on strategy and South-South cooperation.

November 20th, 2024

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Academia as an Important Stakeholder in Pakistan’s Carbon Market

Academia's crucial role in implementing carbon markets in Pakistan was highlighted at the recent COP-ASIC National Meeting, emphasizing the importance of carbon trading and local capacity-building for climate action.

November 14th, 2024

Solar e-cookers cut costs and emissions in Uganda

Solar e-cookers are reducing fuel costs, improving air quality, and cutting emissions in Uganda. Supported by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, they are now prioritized in Uganda’s Climate Finance Strategy.

November 10th, 2024

Ugandan banana farmers gain first-ever insurance to tackle climate impacts

An innovative picture-based insurance scheme provides Ugandan banana farmers with a safety net against drought, storms, and extreme weather events, enhancing climate resilience.

November 10th, 2024

Huge uplift needed on climate adaptation, starting with finance commitment at COP29

International public adaptation finance flows to developing countries increased. however, even achieving the goal of doubling adaptation finance would only cut the adaptation finance gap by 5 per cent. Enormous financing, implementation, capacity-building, and technology transfer are needed to address growing climate impacts.

November 7th, 2024

Healthier homes, greener futures: The shift to e-cooking in Uganda

Uganda is prioritizing electric cooking to cut costs, improve health, and reduce CO₂ emissions, aiming for 20% adoption by 2030 with support from UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre.

November 3rd, 2024

Innovative picture-based-insurance solution boosts Climate Resilience for Uganda’s Smallholder Banana Farmers

By combining insurance with climate-smart farming advice, Uganda’s picture-based scheme helps smallholder banana farmers adapt to extreme weather.

November 3rd, 2024

2024 Climate Technology Progress Report Highlights Path to Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030

The report emphasizes the urgent need to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, highlighting digital innovation, responsible governance, and blended finance as crucial enablers. However, developing countries still face financial and capacity barriers.

November 1st, 2024

Advancing Energy Efficiency in Mauritius: A Collaborative Effort for Sustainable Urban Development

Mauritius advances its energy efficiency targets through a new collaboration with UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, focusing on sustainable building practices and smart city developments.

October 28th, 2024

Nations must close huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action, or 1.5°C lost

We can still meet the 1.5°C goal with massive global mobilization. However, Continuation of current policies will lead to a catastrophic temperature rise and current inadequate commitments are not being met.

October 24th, 2024

Strengthening Local Capacities for Equitable Energy Transition in Indonesia’s Provinces

UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is supporting Indonesia's energy transition by enhancing collaboration between national and provincial levels, focusing on localized and inclusive energy planning and implementation.

October 15th, 2024

Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems as a climate adaptation water resource for agriculture in Jordan

Treated wastewater through Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems can enhance water security and climate resilience for Jordan’s smallholder farmers.

October 14th, 2024