Tag: Climate action

Kazakhstan and UNDP
Global

Government of Kazakhstan and UNDP launch climate reporting project under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

September 13, 2024 13 September, 2024, Astana – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, in partnership with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and with the financial support of the Global Environment Facility, launches the Climate Change Reporting Project. The project includes the production of the First Biennial Transparency Report by the end of 2024 and the combined Ninth National Communication and Second Biennial … Continue reading Government of Kazakhstan and UNDP launch climate reporting project under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

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Vicious circle of climate change
Global

Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

05 September 2024 A vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution is having a spiralling negative impact on human health, ecosystems and agriculture, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  The WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin includes a special focus on wildfires. It also looks at global and regional concentrations of particulate matter pollution and its harmful effects on crops … Continue reading Vicious circle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution has major impacts

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UN to Convene Global Experts
United States

UN to Convene Global Experts in Tokyo on 4-6 Marchto Assess Climate Action Targets under Sustainable Development Goals

Press release (1 March 2024) — The United Nations is convening over sixty climate and development expertsfrom around the world in Tokyo from 4-6 March to assess progress on climate action targetsunder the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strategize recommendations to accelerate action. The expert meeting is mandated as part of preparations for the review this year of SDG 13 onclimate action, as part of … Continue reading UN to Convene Global Experts in Tokyo on 4-6 Marchto Assess Climate Action Targets under Sustainable Development Goals

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Green Climate Fund
Africa, Asia, Global

Green Climate Fund and Somalia: Accelerated USD 100 million investment partnership

Press release – 12 Mar 2024 Mogadishu, Somalia – The Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte headed the first-ever GCF delegation to Somalia, announcing an accelerated programme of climate action investment – anticipated at USD 100 million over the next year. Duarte released her 50by30 vision at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2023, announcing intentions to build a fund capable of impactfully … Continue reading Green Climate Fund and Somalia: Accelerated USD 100 million investment partnership

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South Pole
Europe, Global

South Pole appoints sustainability leader Dr Daniel Klier as new CEO

February 28, 2024 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ZURICH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–South Pole, the leading carbon project expert and climate consultancy, is pleased to announce the appointment of sustainability industry leader, Dr Daniel Klier, as the group’s new Chief Executive Officer. Daniel joins from sustainability data and technology platform ESG Book, where as CEO he oversaw the company’s growth and established the business as global industry leader. … Continue reading South Pole appoints sustainability leader Dr Daniel Klier as new CEO

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