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Meet the man most responsible for saving COP29 from irrelevancy

Corporate Knights

But that’s the mandate of Simon Stiell, the former environment minister of Grenada who is now the United Nations’ climate chief – the man most responsible for achieving the Paris Agreement goal of limiting climate change to 1.5°C

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SAP at COP28: Navigating Climate Change Together

3BL Media

The world is watching as tens of thousands of leaders gather for the 28 th UN Climate Change Conference ( COP28 ) at Expo City in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12. The primary goal is to negotiate agreements that will limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Yet, can these ambitious goals truly be achieved?

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What Is Energy Transition? A Guide to the Future of Energy

3BL Media

This transformation is essential to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting international climate targets, including limiting global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels as outlined in the Paris Agreement. Combatting climate change Reducing carbon emissions is at the core of energy transition efforts.

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How to Re-establish the UK’s Lead on Climate Change

Chris Hall

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. When Glasgow hosted COP26 in 2021, bringing together 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants, the UK was seen as a world leader in the battle against climate change.

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Study Confirms Significance of Reducing Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Protect the Future of the Olympic Winter Games

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news As world leaders meet at COP29 to agree actions to address the climate crisis, a new study illustrates how effective climate action could reduce the impact of climate change on winter sport. These decisions are supported by extensive consultation and scientific evidence.

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Brazil Cuts Amazon Deforestation by 31%, Sets New 2035 Climate Goals

ESG Today

The new decarbonization goal, to be officially presented at the COP29 climate conference currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, will form Brazil’s second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Brazil’s current NDC targets a 53% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

GreenBiz

HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. They care as citizens, consumers and business owners. Pull Quote. Finance & Investing.

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