COP of ages: a brief history of the UN’s climate negotiations
Ahead of COP28, we take a look at the history of the climate summit and explore what we can learn from the past.
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UN warns of 2.9°C global warming risk if nations don’t step up efforts
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published its latest Emissions Gap Report (EGR), finding that countries are most likely to breach the limits set by the Paris Agreement.
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COP of ages: a brief history of the UN’s climate negotiations
Ahead of COP28, we take a look at the history of the climate summit and explore what we can learn from the past.
UN warns of 2.9°C global warming risk if nations don’t step up efforts
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published its latest Emissions Gap Report (EGR), finding that countries are most likely to breach the limits set by the Paris Agreement.
COP28: national governments must strengthen climate ambitions, says UN
The United Nations has released its report on current national climate action plans, warning of insufficient ambition to date.
United Nations Global Compact announces 2023 SDG Pioneers
Twelve business leaders who have demonstrated progress and commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally have been recognised at the UN Global Compact Summit in New York.
How can companies contribute to the closure of the SDG shortfall?
With just seven years remaining until the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are supposed to be met, global progress is stalling and even regressing in several areas. Although the Goals are designed to be delivered by national governments, the private sector has a key role to play.
National Carbon Registry achieves milestone as GSS+ issuance on the rise
This week saw the accreditation of the UNDP's National Carbon Registry as a digital public good, investment in reinsurance solutions and ocean conservation in Gabon. While sustainable bonds continue to attract more issuance despite choppy macroeconomic conditions, world leaders are called to honour the commitments made at COP15.
Bonn: food system must transform to meet climate goals
At the Bonn Climate change conference, international food organisations have published a report outlining six pathways for policymakers to accelerate action in transforming the global food system. This is an urgent challenge in addressing climate change and food security.
UN chief challenges Joe Biden and other world leaders over climate efforts
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has bluntly challenged the climate efforts of President Joe Biden and other world leaders in a message for a White House summit.
UN’s climate justice resolution raises the stakes for countries and companies
The UN General Assembly has made a landmark decision, requiring the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to provide its advisory opinion on whether Member States can be held legally accountable for their contributions to climate change.
Sustainability roundup – week in review
It's been a momentous week for climate action, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its 2023 report, highlighting that there is "a rapidly-closing window of opportunity" to ensure a liveable future for all. It came days before world leaders gathered in New York for the UN 2023 Water Conference.