GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

Dhaka, Bangladesh, 30 April 2025 – The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), in collaboration with IUCN Bangladesh, today launched the country’s first Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Compendium for Urban Resilience at a high-level event in Dhaka. The Compendium developed with support from the UK Government highlights 20 scalable, context-specific NbS interventions designed to guide policymakers, urban planners, and financial institutions in embedding nature-based approaches into infrastructure development and … Continue reading GCA Launches Bangladesh’s First National Compendium on Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

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Europe

Greenpeace comment on Joint Leaders Session on Climate and Just Transition

New York – In response to the UN Secretary General’s remarks following a meeting jointly convened by the Secretary-General, António Guterres and President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of their joint mobilization strategy leading up to the COP30 UN Climate Conference. Tracy Carty, Global Climate Politics Expert, Greenpeace International said: “Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the Secretary-General’s message – after meeting with leaders from … Continue reading Greenpeace comment on Joint Leaders Session on Climate and Just Transition

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Europe

UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

UNDP’s membership in the Santiago Network will strengthen support for communities facing unavoidable climate change consequences News Release – April 23, 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland. 23 April 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce its membership in the Santiago Network, a global initiative that connects technical experts and organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable countries and communities confront the irreversible impacts of … Continue reading UNDP joins Global Network to help countries cope with climate change impacts

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Europe

Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

News Release – Apr 24, 2025 – SWORDS, Ireland -(BUSINESS WIRE)- Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been featured on the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s Climate Leaders for the fifth consecutive year. Compiled in collaboration with market research company Statista, this list highlights European businesses that have achieved the greatest reductions in their emissions intensity between 2018 and 2023. “We are honored to be recognized … Continue reading Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

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Global

AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous economic benefits, but a recent study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sheds light on a critical issue: the environmental impact of AI on our climate. As AI technologies continue to proliferate in various sectors, from tech to finance and healthcare, the associated energy consumption raises serious concerns about sustainability. The IMF report projects that AI … Continue reading AI’s Environmental Impact: A Growing Concern

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Europe

High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

Press Release – Brussels, 23rd April 2025 – Achieving Europe’s ambitious climate goals requires a significant shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. With the EU aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030—and up to 95% by 2050—there is an urgent need for scalable, sustainable energy solutions. Green hydrogen offers a versatile and clean alternative to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors. However, its … Continue reading High performance materials for green hydrogen production without critical raw materials

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Europe

Youth Lead the Way in Shaping Georgia’s New Climate Pledge

Youth Climate Forum puts young voices at the heart of Georgia’s updated climate goals under the Paris Agreement Press Release – April 22, 2025 – Young voices, bold ideas, and a shared vision for a greener future filled the room at Georgia’s first-ever Youth Climate Forum on the country’s new climate pledge – NDC 3.0. Held in Tbilisi on 16 April, the event marked a … Continue reading Youth Lead the Way in Shaping Georgia’s New Climate Pledge

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Europe

EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects

News Release – 15 April 2025 – The European Commission has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to tackling Europe’s climate and environment crises by investing more than €86 million in new green strategic projects over the next ten years. The latest funding to be announced by the EU LIFE Programme goes to 5 multi-year, multi-million euro projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland. Between them, they will … Continue reading EU announces new €86 million investment in long-term climate and environment projects

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Asia

Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Action on Climate Resilience and Early Warning Systems

Press Release – Bishkek, 11 April 2025 – The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Food Programme, and key development partners, convened an International Scientific and Practical Conference on Monitoring and Forecasting Climate-Related Natural Disasters focused on improving the monitoring and forecasting of climate-related natural disasters. In … Continue reading Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Action on Climate Resilience and Early Warning Systems

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