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In recent weeks, the UNFCCC warned the world is on track to warm up to 3.1°C, the UN Environment Programme called for global mobilisation to avoid climate catastrophe and the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected we're still going to fall short of the COP28 goal to triple renewable capacity. Our Executive Director for Governments and Policy Champa Patel spoke with the BBC News about: ⭕ Why NDCs are off-track and how short-term priorities are hindering action on our long-term needs. ⭕ What needs to happen at #COP29 in Baku. From how to ensure NDCs are ambitious, to determining access to climate finance and the role of fossil fuels. ⭕ Why we can't lose hope. It's not going to be easy, and it involves trade-offs but it all comes down to the societies and communities we want to live in. The message is clear: It's Time. We can't afford to waste another year. We can’t keep making ambitious commitments but then only half implementing them.

Stay in the loop with Climate Group, here’s this week’s latest updates: ⭕ As #COP29 approaches, we’re putting the spotlight on the enormous potential of energy efficiency. At this year’s #ClimateWeekNYC, ‘efficiency first’ was the message from Robin Carnahan, Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). #Energyefficiency is a ‘triple win,’ driving innovation, savings, and climate action. Learn more in the video below. ⭕ Our Head of Energy Sam Kimmins spoke with Kira Taylor from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy about the UK budget. Listen to the daily podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eTwDJK8g ⭕ "Leading global companies are working very hard to get the right regulation in place to meet their ambitious electrification commitments." Our Head of Transport, Dominic Phinn, spoke to Euronews about the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). https://lnkd.in/eVffrWeu ⭕ We’re also continuing to spotlight key insights from #ClimateWeekNYC. In our second article in the series, our Head of Industry Jen Carson stresses the critical importance of collaboration and risk sharing to unlock collective confidence across the value chain to drive #steel and #concrete decarbonisation: https://lnkd.in/emiUw6Pd ⭕ In the first ever Spanish-language episode of 50 Shades of Green, Climate Group's C. Juliana Villabona speaks with Fabiola Munoz, Former Minister of the Environment of Peru, and Veronica Cardozo, member of Alianza por una Ganadería regenerativa en la Amazonía Peruana - ⁠AGRAP⁠, about how farmers in Latin America are working to make cattle ranching more sustainable in partnership with ⁠WWF⁠. https://lnkd.in/ewfryKzb To keep up to date with the latest climate news and insights, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter: https://ow.ly/AcZa50TWjYN

Established in 2017, the #FutureFund is a vital source of climate funding for subnational governments striving for net zero emissions by 2050. Each year, it relies on contributions from governments and corporate foundations to support climate action in developing regions. With ongoing support from #Under2Coalition members and the #Bentley Environmental Foundation, the Future Fund empowers communities in climate-vulnerable areas through capacity-building projects, peer learning exchanges, and travel assistance to key climate events. 🌎 Find out how you can support: https://lnkd.in/eTMf44rN

Following the #UKBudget announcements made yesterday, our experts Sam Kimmins and Mike Peirce share their thoughts on: ⭕The announcements regarding carbon capture. ⭕The fuel duty freeze. ⭕The planned rise in the oil and gas levy. ⭕The Warm Homes Scheme. More here: https://lnkd.in/eHXuavkn

It's been a busy week at Climate Group. Check out our latest updates: ⭕ How important it is to lead by example? In the first of two articles reflecting on last month’s #ClimateWeekNYC, our Head of Heavy Industry Jen Carson discusses how leadership in the public sector shows to help drive the industry net zero transition. Head of Policy and Advocacy, Andrew Forth, reflected on this at Climate Week NYC. https://ow.ly/cNMl50TWkZF ⭕ Download the Climate Week NYC 2024 report to discover the impact of this year’s summit, including worldwide coverage, the best bits from The Hub Live, and a letter from our CEO. https://ow.ly/qUq550TWjR7 ⭕ As we countdown to COP29 in Baku, the Under2 Coalition looks to push the international community towards the highest levels of ambition for our climate. Learn more about our focus areas and our presence in Baku: https://ow.ly/4K3w50TW7Fr ⭕ Our CEO, Helen Clarkson, is in Korea this week and spoke with national news outlet Yonhap about the economic opportunities of the energy transition in Korea, and the risks of moving too slowly on renewables. Read the full interview; https://ow.ly/Br0K50TW7Fs ⭕ The The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2024 report published today reveals record breaking threats to our wellbeing, health, and survival from the rapidly changing climate. Read more: https://ow.ly/wJct50TW9uk To keep up to date with the latest climate news and insights, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter: https://ow.ly/AcZa50TWjYN

As #COP29Azerbaijan approaches, we look at a sector where CO2 emissions are growing faster than almost anywhere else. It’s transport – and with three quarters of those emissions being caused by road transport, a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the greatest opportunities we have at cutting emissions. Fast.   But how can the EV transition become a truly global one? Dominic Phinn, Climate Group’s Head of Transport, was at #ClimateWeekNYC to discuss the clean transport future with business and government leaders. Here are his key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/e-dfw7fh From inspiring sessions with Rebecca Fisher, Director of the Drive Electric Campaign; Liane Randolph, Chair of California Air Resources Board; Rajneesh Kumar Patel, SVP at Flipkart; Vanessa Butani, Head of Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars; Colette Honorable, Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Chief External Affairs Officer, Exelon Corporation; Andrés Gluski, President & CEO, The AES Corporation, and Jon Hoekstra, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Prologis. #ElectricVehicles #EV #CleanTransportFuture

💻 Tune in to our upcoming energy webinars, in partnership with Renewabl: ⭕️Transitioning to 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity Last chance to register, happening tomorrow: Learn more about upcoming regulation in this space, how to report your CFE progress effectively, solutions to measure and procure hourly matched carbon-free electricity. Join experts from LevelTen Energy (Katie Soroye), EnergyTag (Killian Daly), Flexidao (Simone Accornero) and AstraZeneca (Ben Norbury). Register here: https://lnkd.in/esWvTHUV ⭕Ask the Experts: 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity Q&A On 19 November, hear from expert speakers from Google, AirTrunk, KPMG and Accenture. Be part of the conversation and ask questions to our panel consisting of business leaders who have already started their 24/7 carbon-free electricity journey alongside subject matter experts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQtB5CF4 To receive latest 24/7 carbon-free electricity event news, sign up to our dedicated newsletter: https://ow.ly/CTKZ50TUCNz

Climate Group is expanding and we're looking for a passionate, climate focused individual to join our team. Discover our open position below: ⭕️ Senior Programme Officer, Governments and Policy, Amsterdam If you're eager to make an impact and ready to grow with a dynamic organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eVpj2QCe

At #ClimateWeekNYC we launched our Global To Do List with a call to unleash #renewableelectricity. Recent research puts us on course to miss the global target of tripling #renewableelectricity by 2030 and achieve a doubling of renewables instead. How do we reach the global goal? We asked a number of global climate leaders for their thoughts. You can find out what they had to say in our new #RE100 Insights Report here https://lnkd.in/dVyiWXdV

Climate Group’s work to empower Latino voices within the climate movement was recognized this week with Angela Barranco, Executive Director of Climate Group North America, named in the Sachamama list of 100 Latinos most committed to climate action in 2024, and separately the People en Español 20 most empowering Latinos fighting climate change. Angela joins the company of notable Latino climate leaders across these lists such as Antonieta Cadiz, Thais Lopez Vogel, Christiana Figueres, Elizabeth Yeampierre, Isabel González Whitaker, Isaias Hernandez, Irene Burga Márquez, Yadira Sanchez and Nalleli Cobo. Read more about our work this past year to elevate Latino and Spanish speaking voices within the climate movement and check out the full lists here: https://lnkd.in/ezRc77TM