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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
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
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
Adoption of the Sustainable Development Tool under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement
The tool is an opportunity to raise the bar for high integrity carbon markets, ensuring development goes hand-in-hand with climate mitigation.
October 10th, 2024
Boosting Pakistan’s Climate Finance: Government Officials Receive Carbon Market Training
Through a SPAR6C capacity building workshop, provincial and federal planning and development officials received training on integrating carbon markets in government project approval.
October 8th, 2024
Colombia advances climate action: Final workshop unveils strategies for NDC implementation
Four years of work on climate action in Colombia concluded with validation of outputs on NDC governance, finance for energy efficiency and AFOLU, and promoting ESCOs
October 8th, 2024
Zambia: Energy Efficiency Solutions in Public Buildings
UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre identified energy efficiency measures for public institutions, including LED lighting, insulation, and hybrid ventilation systems, while collaborating with ministries and academic institutions to close data gaps and enhance building codes.
October 7th, 2024
Climate technology advances through TNAs and the Climate Technology Progress Report
The UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee discussed needs assessments and agreed on COP29 key messages based on the Climate Technology Progress Report
October 1st, 2024