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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
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