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Meet UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre at COP28

From 30 November – 12 December, COP28 will convene in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. World leaders, experts, organizations and the private sector meet to tackle the urgent threat of global climate change.

November 30th, 2023

Climate Technology Progress Report

Climate technology progress: New report explores urban transformations

The 2023 Climate Technology Progress Report provides the science behind successful technology transfer zooming in on urban transitions in Asia

November 24th, 2023

Emissions Gap Report 2023

Emissions Gap Report: Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C

The 2023 Emissions Gap Report shows predicted 2030 emissions must fall by 28-42 per cent for pathway to 2°C and 1.5°C. Relentless mitigation is essential to narrow emissions gap, with COP28 and the Global Stocktake offering chances to build greater ambition.

November 20th, 2023

Climate action in displacement: Kampala workshop highlights innovative partnerships

Trailblazing pledges for climate action on energy, recycling and reforestation in situations of displacement unveiled at workshop in Kampala.

November 15th, 2023

Icebergs, luuk wouters, unsplash

New UN report identifies how non-state actors can strengthen climate action transparency

“With better integration in national efforts, non-state actors can actively respond to government policies, link and strengthen their own climate strategies, bolster technical expertise and capacity, and aid in the local execution of national policy objectives.”

November 7th, 2023

Energy efficiency renovations of municipal buildings started

Municipal buildings in three Argentinian cities are being renovated to improve energy efficiency and local budgets.

November 7th, 2023

Adaptation Gap Report: As climate impacts accelerate, finance gap for adaptation efforts at least 50% bigger than thought

Finance needs of developing countries are now 10-18 times as big as international public finance flows, with a growing gap from rising adaptation needs and faltering adaptation finance. Failure to enhance adaptation has huge implications for losses and damages.

November 2nd, 2023

SPAR6C Launch Event

SPAR6C launch in Pakistan

Official launch of Article 6 programme brings together national stakeholders and international donor agencies in Islamabad with view to access international carbon markets

October 31st, 2023

SPAR6C Zambia Criteria launch Oct '23

SPAR6C Supports Zambia’s Pursuit of a Greener Future

With new eligibility criteria for Article 6 projects Zambia sets a regional precedent for carbon markets under the Paris Agreement.

October 18th, 2023

Assessing disruptive innovations and behaviours for climate action in Argentina

Out of the box thinking is needed to transform our societies, in ways that not only limit the rise in temperatures but also allow society to adapt to the realities of climate change.

October 16th, 2023

Implementing and financing climate technologies

TNA Workshop focused on implementation and financing of climate technology and how to overcome barriers for mitigation and adaptation action

October 13th, 2023

Sousse and the Ribat, Tunisia. Photo JR Harris on Unsplash

Tunisia enhances robust transparency framework for the water sanitation sector

New transparency framework provides climate data for reporting and mitigation and adaptation action for Tunisian waste water

October 3rd, 2023