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The world is watching as tens of thousands of leaders gather for the 28 th UN ClimateChange 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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PCRAM 2.0), and integrating it into our Climate Resilience Investment Framework ,” says Danielle Boyd, Head of Climate Strategy Implementation at the IIGCC. “ Despite the recognition of adaptation’s importance, there is still a lack of robust funding mechanisms and clear pathways for implementation,” says Goodland.
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Duhig added: “ T he decarbonisation plans of UK oil and gas companies are woeful, lagging far behind the ClimateChange Committee recommendations. Investors need to stop believing that these companies are a key part of the energy transition; they can’t and won’t change their core business model.”. A scandal over time”.
Contributors to the white paper include leading academics, local authorities, the Durham Energy Institute, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, British Geological Survey, Coal Authority, the Environment Agency and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). For more information visit www.northeastlep.co.uk.
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POSITION SUMMARY SDSN is seeking a Program Associate to manage the work of CEET and join the Climate and Energy team. The Associate will report to the Head of SDSN’s Climate and Energy Program.
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