Tobias Schmitz The role of water in climate mitigation is much greater than commonly understood, according to the first-ever summary of current research on the topic. A new report presented at COP27’s water pavilion on the 9th of November sheds light on the fundamental role of water in climate mitigation. The report titled “The essential drop to… Continue reading First report on freshwater’s role in climate mitigation published
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New tool to mitigate GHG emissions from events released by UNFCCC, UNEP and GORD
The platform helps event organizers systematically evaluate the GHG emission profile and sustainability impacts of the proposed event at planning stage, to design mitigation activities, and to transparently report the actual sustainability impact and GHG emissions resulting from their events. Events, irrespective of their size, are a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and… Continue reading New tool to mitigate GHG emissions from events released by UNFCCC, UNEP and GORD
Latest IPCC report says human induced climate catastrophe is destroying both humans and nature
Climate crisis has exposed millions of people to acute food and water insecurity, especially in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, on Small Islands and in the Arctic. Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the… Continue reading Latest IPCC report says human induced climate catastrophe is destroying both humans and nature
State and Regional Governments Decarbonizing at Double the Rate of G20 Governments
This year, 37 governments from Argentina, Brazil, Columbia Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Mexico disclosed, and Latin America became the second largest group of disclosing governments after Europe.
Brazil hits emissions target early, but rising deforestation risks reversal
John C. Cannon The decline in deforestation between 2016 and 2017 saved emissions of the equivalent of 610 million metric tons (672 million tons) of carbon dioxide from the Brazilian Amazon and 170 million metric tons (187 million tons) from the Cerrado, Brazil’s wooded savanna, according to the Brazilian government. The emissions reductions, announced Aug.… Continue reading Brazil hits emissions target early, but rising deforestation risks reversal