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- News 20 November 2023 Emissions Gap Report: Nations must go further than current Paris pledges or face global warming of 2.5-2.9°C As global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions break records, the 2023 Emissions Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century, pointing to the urgent need for increased climate action. Released ahead of the 2023 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet…
- News 15 November 2023 Climate action in displacement: Kampala workshop highlights innovative partnerships Driving Climate Action Partnerships in Displacement, international workshop focused on innovative initiatives tackling climate challenges for displaced and host communities, informing pledges ahead of the Global Refugee Forum. UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre co-hosted a hybrid international workshop in Kampala, Uganda, alongside Last Mile Climate on the 8 November 2023. The all-day session was opened by Hon. Beatrice Atim Anywar, Minister of State for Environment for Uganda and attended by more…
- News 2 November 2023 Adaptation Gap Report: As climate impacts accelerate, finance gap for adaptation efforts at least 50% bigger than thought Progress on climate adaptation is slowing on all fronts when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising climate change impacts and risks, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report. Released ahead of the COP28 climate talks taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that the adaptation finance needs of developing…
- News 18 October 2023 SPAR6C Supports Zambia’s Pursuit of a Greener Future The Government of Zambia has approved new eligibility criteria and processes for engaging in international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement Article 6. The Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Corporation (SPAR6C) programme, led by the Global Green Growth Institute in partnership with GFA Consulting Group and the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre has helped the Ministry for Green Economy and Environment craft these pioneering criteria for eligibility, approval and other complementary…
- News 16 October 2023 Assessing disruptive innovations and behaviours for climate action in Argentina As emissions continue to rise and temperatures show no sign of declining, disruption of the status quo with innovations aimed at combating climate change is moving up the agenda. As part of the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) project in Argentina, UNEP-CCC, as implementing partner in the project, has co-authored a new paper assessing disruptive innovations and behaviours for decarbonising the economy in Argentina, while strengthening climate resilience. The paper highlights…
- News 16 October 2023 Implementing and financing climate technologies Countries halfway through the global Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project met in late September to share experiences and receive training on the way towards implementation of climate technologies at a workshop in Cape Town, South Africa. With a focus on how to develop Technology Action Plans (TAPs), implementation and finance was at the forefront of the training. Participating country teams and experts engaged in meaningful discussion on how to overcome challenges at country…
- News 13 October 2023 Implementing and financing climate technologies Countries halfway through the global Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project met in late September to share experiences and receive training on the way towards implementation of climate technologies at a workshop in Cape Town, South Africa. With a focus on how to develop Technology Action Plans (TAPs), implementation and finance was at the forefront of the training. Participating country teams and experts engaged in meaningful discussion on how to overcome challenges at country level,…
- Event 2 October 2023 Launch of National Technology Action Plans and working sessions to develop Concept Notes for the Green Climate Fund The UNEP-CCC team completed a 4-day mission to Bishkek in September to launch the national Technology Action Plans (TAPs) and secure interest from the investment community in the project development process for the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This was followed by three days of technical working sessions to scope out the 3 x Concept Notes, based on the conclusions of the TNA and TAP process for the Kyrgyz Republic. On day one, to launch TAPs, a national workshop was attended by relevant…