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Interagency collaboration strengthening Pakistan’s carbon markets and climate goals

UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre is assisting Pakistan in developing NDC 3.0 by leveraging its expertise in carbon markets.

December 6th, 2024

SPAR6C Supports Pakistan in Launching Carbon Market Policy Guidelines at COP29, Baku

Pakistan launches "Carbon Market Policy Guidelines" to drive sustainable investments and strengthen global climate action.

November 26th, 2024

Energy efficiency lighting the way for Kenya’s schools

UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and partners have launched a transformative energy efficiency project to enhance lighting in Kenyan schools and promote sustainable energy solutions.

November 26th, 2024

Zambia’s Climate Commitment Yields Results: Bilateral Agreements Signed with Sweden and Norway at COP29

Zambia signed bilateral agreements with Sweden and Norway at COP29, advancing Article 6 carbon markets to fund climate action, enhance sustainable development, and support its NDC goals.

November 21st, 2024

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