Pacific countries will advocate to get the World back on track for a 1.5 net zero future at the upcoming COP28 climate change negotiations to be held later this month in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), says Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna
Topic: LAW & POLICY
McKinsey & Company pushes fossil fuel interests as advisor to UN climate talks, whistleblowers say
Behind closed doors, the US-based firm has proposed future energy scenarios to the agenda setters of the summit that are at odds with the climate goals it publicly espouses, an AFP investigation has found.
How to run a climate COP, according to the grandfather of the Paris deal
For the second year running, Seychelles is hosting the Maritime Rule of Law Exercise (MROLEX) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Governments plan to produce double the fossil fuels in 2030 than the 1.5°C warming limit allows
A major new report published today finds that governments plan to
produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, and 69% more than would be consistent with 2°C
European shipowners call for clean affordable fuels for shipping before Parliament vote on trucks CO2 standards
Ahead of the plenary vote on CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles, European shipowners highlight once more the urgent need to make clean affordable fuels available for shipping
Emissions Gap Report 2023
As greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs, temperature records tumble and climate impacts intensify, the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again) finds that the world is heading for a temperature rise far above the Paris Agreement goals unless countries deliver more than they have promised.
IMO ‘will thrive in delivering its full agenda’, says next secretary-general
Arsenio Dominguez Velasco has been confirmed as the next secretary-general of the IMO with attendees at this week’s IMO Assembly endorsing the Panamanian who will take on the role in exactly one month’s time.
Largest industry gathering at COP28 set out plans to deliver a net zero future
Following a day of active discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World summit yesterday, a course was set to deliver on the International Maritime Organization’s net zero strategy.
IEA assesment of the evolving pledges at COP28
At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, pledges have been made in three key areas – by many countries on renewables and energy efficiency, and by a significant number of companies on methane.
UNCTAD study shows trade’s untapped potential in climate action
An UNCTAD study released at COP28 examines how 60 developing countries have integrated trade into their national pledges under the Paris Agreement, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).