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- News 6 December 2023 COP28: Technology needs and the Global Stocktake Climate Technology is a key part of the global stocktake, and the alignment of Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) with climate commitments was the hot topic at an official COP28 side event this week. The Global Stocktake is a crucial part of this year’s COP28 as it will assess collective progress towards the Paris Agreement’s long-term goals. The "Accelerating NDC Implementation and Addressing Global Stocktake Outcomes Through TNAs" event focused on the integration of TNAs with Nationally…
- 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…
- Event 28 November 2023 Climate Adaptation in Asia-Pacific: Enhancing Coastal Resilience in Bangladesh and Vietnam Climate Change Adaptation is crucial to mitigate the adverse impact of changing climatic conditions on ecosystems, human lives and infrastructures. It involves implementing strategies to enhance resilience, protect biodiversity, ensure food and water security, manage water resources, safeguard infrastructure, and promote economic stability in the face of climate change hazards and disruptions. The Government of Bangladesh has been proactive and adept in climate change adaptation. In order to…
- Event 28 November 2023 Acceleration models for Energy-Efficiency in developing countries Industries are responsible for 23% of global emissions. Their focus is on core business, not on energy efficiency. While their emissions are to some extent increasingly being regulated, there are no limits to their energy consumption. Indeed, historically, their energy demand has been regarded as a sign of progress and development. Such energy extravagance puts strain on energy systems, require upscaling of energy infrastructure and ultimately raises prices on energy. Models exist and are being…
- Event 28 November 2023 Upscaling implementation of climate compatible infrastructure in fragile states Climate change poses grave threats to countries across the world—but especially fragile and conflict-affected state and it is vital to that they come up with solutions to support these vulnerable countries. From Yemen to Somalia and Sudan, fragile states suffer more from floods, droughts, storms and other climate-related shocks than other countries, when they have contributed the least to climate change. Each year, three times more people are affected by natural disasters in fragile states than…
- Event 28 November 2023 Greening procurement of Energy Services One of the key obstacles to procuring improved energy efficiency is the contractual arrangements with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), which are based on ‘Energy Performance Contracting’. In many jurisdictions, they are seen as a hybrid between a services contract and a goods contract. It is often challenging to adopt this duality, which ultimately ends up standing in the way of investment in improved energy efficiency. This event presents UNOPS as a possible mediator of this challenge by…
- Event 28 November 2023 Integrating displaced populations into national climate change policy and planning: pathways to enable investment in frontline and last mile communities This session will speak to the COP theme of frontline communities and finance, building on the joint policy brief published by UNEP and IOM in August 2023 on “Integrating displaced populations into national climate change policy and planning”. While global in scope, the session will discuss region-specific examples of the emerging political consensus on this topic. This includes efforts by Member States of the African Union to roll out the ambition of the Kampala Declaration on Migration,…