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Don Lichterman

COP28: Key takeaways from the UN climate summit

[ad_1] After two weeks of negotiations the UN climate summit, Cop28, came to a close in Dubai.Here are the main takeaways from 2023’s largest global conference on the climate crisis. A transition from fossil fuels but not a full phase-out After days of intense negotiations, a landmark agreement emerged from the UN climate summit in

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Basic environmental and social risks remain unaccounted for in central banking and financial supervision

[ad_1] WWF´s Greening Financial Regulation Initiative (GFRi) has today published findings from its annual SUSREG Tracker.The assessment shows that whilst significant progress has been made by several central banks and financial supervisors to implement sustainable regulatory and supervisory measures, key gaps remain, particularly in major economies where broader environmental and social risks are still being

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WWF statement on first science-based targets for shipping sector

[ad_1] Mark Lutes, Senior Advisor, Global Climate Policy, WWF Climate and Energy, said, “WWF is encouraged to see Maersk’s leadership in the shipping industry, as they become the first company to have ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming limit validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. “Maersk,

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Unlocking Climate Success: New WWF report sets the course for credible climate target setting for companies and financial institutions

[ad_1] The report “Corporate Climate Targets: ensuring the credibility of EU-regulated commitments” includes a detailed description of the legal obligations of companies and financial institutions, as well as methodological recommendations. It also shows that using the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) facilitates target setting and enables companies to comply with related requirements of European regulations.

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Open letter to Ministers meeting in Copenhagen to chart the path to a successful outcome for COP29

[ad_1] Excellencies, The Copenhagen Ministerial has proven to be a key milestone for successful negotiations at the Bonn sessions and COPs. In the spirit of contribution, here are a few reflections on what we see as priorities for advancing the climate agenda in 2024 and delivering on the outcomes of the Global Stocktake. Next NDC

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WWF: Nuclear path to net-zero is a ‘false narrative’

[ad_1] (GLAND, Switzerland) 20 March 2024 – World leaders will gather in Brussels tomorrow for a Nuclear Energy Summit aimed at identifying a role for nuclear energy in the energy transition, addressing energy security and boosting economic development. The meeting is hosted by Belgium Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, and the International Atomic Energy Agency

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WWF to make submission to International Court of Justice which is set to provide a decision on the responsibilities of countries regarding climate change

[ad_1] Vanuatu, an idyllic island paradise in the Pacific, is heaven to tourists, but, increasingly, not the same to the residents as the climate crisis ravages island life and livelihoods. The island nation is responsible for less than 1% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, but suffers from disproportionate impacts of rising emissions caused mainly

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