Tag: global climate goals
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COP28
COP28 The COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 13, 2023, was the largest of its kind. Some 85,000 participants, including over 150 heads of state and government, were among the representatives of national delegations, civil society, business, indigenous peoples, youth, philanthropy and international organizations…
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Climate Transition Benchmarks
Climate Transition Benchmarks A climate benchmark is defined as an investment benchmark that incorporates specific objectives related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and the transition to a low-carbon economy — based on the scientific evidence of the IPCC — through the selection and weighting of underlying constituents. These benchmarks are intended to serve as…
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Climate Funds
Climate Funds Dedicated to addressing challenges associated with climate change, climate funds represent financial resources designed specifically for projects, initiatives, and activities that contribute to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. These funds play a pivotal role in mobilizing resources to combat the impacts of climate change, steering us towards a more sustainable and low-carbon…
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Climate Change
Climate Change Climate change refers to the long-term variations observed in weather conditions due to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. These variations include changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns and other aspects of the climate system. Although natural processes, such as the solar cycle or massive volcanic eruptions, can contribute to these changes, human…
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Climate Action Tracker (CAT)
Climate Action Tracker (CAT) The Climate Action Tracker (CAT) is an independent scientific body dedicated to monitoring and evaluating governments’ decarbonization initiatives in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s objectives; to restrict global temperature increases to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit the rise to 1.5°C by the end of this century.…