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- News 5 March 2024 1.8 billion dollars in climate investments informed by Technology Needs Assessments More than 1.8 billion dollars have been invested in climate technology in projects informed by the global Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project. The investments, a total of 1,839,101,175 USD, cover funding and co-financing from the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility for projects and technologies that are prioritized or highlighted in national TNAs or Technology Action Plans (TAPs) developed under the Global TNA project. The funding figures show that TNAs and TAPs have a…
- News 16 January 2024 Recommendations for Article 6 carbon markets presented at COP28 The possibilities of carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the tools and guidance needed were highlighted on December 6, at a COP28 side event co-hosted by the Pakistan Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination and UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre. As well as sharing concrete experiences from countries working to implement Article 6, the event stressed the international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and carbon market strategies necessary to enable cost…
- News 22 December 2023 New Carbon Market Partnerships International carbon markets could facilitate more ambitious climate action. However, to ensure that it works for planet and people, countries require technical capacities to create comprehensive strategies for implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6) project collaborates with Peru, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. Launched at COP28, these partnerships, aim to enhance capacities and co-develop a carbon market toolbox, offering practical tools for…
- News 21 December 2023 Loss and damage at COP28 The adverse impacts of human-induced climate change have severe repercussions for the planet's well-being and societies. Rising sea levels, elevated temperatures, extreme weather, and biodiversity loss are among the current global challenges. Despite commitments to mitigate and adapt to these impacts in line with the Paris Agreement, these measures may be insufficient, leading to unavoidable and sometimes irreversible loss and damage. Arguably, a decision about loss and damage was one of the…
- Publication 21 December 2023 Loss and damage at COP28 The adverse impacts of human-induced climate change have severe repercussions for the planet's well-being and societies. Rising sea levels, elevated temperatures, extreme weather, and biodiversity loss are among the current global challenges. Despite commitments to mitigate and adapt to these impacts in line with the Paris Agreement, these measures may be insufficient, leading to unavoidable and sometimes irreversible loss and damage. Negotiations related to loss and damage focused on the…
- Event 4 December 2023 Findings of Readiness and Needs Assessment for Article 6 in Pakistan Pakistan has started various projects to prepare for participation in carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The country aims to use carbon markets as a viable tool to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change while pursuing sustainable development. Hence, Pakistan sought the collaboration of “Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation” (SPAR6C) Programme. SPAR6C has worked with Pakistan to develop a Needs and Readiness Assessment to identify existing gaps and…
- News 30 November 2023 Meet UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre at COP28 Together with our partners, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre joins the efforts to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5C and protect our planet and people from the intensifying impacts of climate change. COP28 marks the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, the main mechanism to assess progress under the Paris Agreement to help align the efforts on climate action and bridge the gaps in progress. At COP28, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre will engage in a broad range of events and…
- Event 29 November 2023 Assessing the Transformational Impact of Climate Actions The concept of transformational change has gained traction among climate change and sustainable development decision makers and practitioners, due to the radical changes required to meet the global goals for climate and sustainable development. This transition involves a fundamental shift from current practices to a new, more sustainable paradigm, encompassing social, economic, and environmental dimensions. This event will delve into the concept of transformational change, with a…