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"...last year, the world's energy-related CO2 emissions increased to a record high. Current commitments to fight climate change would barely cut global emissions at all by 2030." So what's going to happen differently in the next two years? Scientists, activists, climate advisers, risk and resilience specialists, are screaming for change, yet emissions continue to rise and the impacts of climate change are beginning to cause significant challenges throughout the world. But BAU continues to dominate. How do we achieve the scale and pace of change needed? Two years isn't a long time :( #UrgentAction #BetterWorld #CourageousLeadership #CarbonReduction #ClimateAction #Accountability #Integrity #Impact #Sustainability ⬇

Trying to create a sense of urgency around #climate action in your organization? This news might help you. Climate targets are often presented as further in the distance (e.g., 2030, 2050). But climate change impacts are happening now. And the most effective climate action is action that takes place right now, too. The next two years are "essential in saving our planet," according to Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. "We still have a chance to make greenhouse gas emissions tumble, with a new generation of national climate plans," he said. "But we need these stronger plans, now," In other words, the window of opportunity to prevent the worst climate consequences is shrinking. The time to act is now. Stiell urges world leaders to be bold and focused in the next set of global climate negotiations at COP29 in Azerbaijan. But you don't have to wait until then! Individuals, company leaders, educators, NGO workers -- everyone has a role to play right now. Learn more about climate actions you can take in one of NBS's free resources: https://lnkd.in/g4rn5Z2K Learn more about Stiell's announcement: https://lnkd.in/ezbwWaCZ #climatechange #climateaction #parisagreement #climatecrisis

Scientists say halving climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 is crucial to stop a rise in temperatures of more than 1.5 Celsius that would unleash more extreme weather and heat. Yet last year, the world's energy-related CO2 emissions increased to a record high. Current commitments to fight climate change would barely cut global emissions at all by 2030. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change said the next two years are "essential in saving our planet". The Group of 20 leading economic powers - together, responsible for 80% of global emissions - urgently needed to step up. The main task for this year's U.N. climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, is for countries to agree a new target for climate finance to support developing countries struggling to invest in shifting away from fossil fuels and fighting climate change.

TIME TO (RE) DEFINE YOURSELF AS AN ACTIVE CITIZEN...? Politicians in power really only understand one thing: Social movements growing by an increasing number of (normal) citizens becoming so active, that it influences voter behavior. Therefore: Engage yourself in politics - even though you think you are too smart, too nuanced or too busy to do so. Engage in or outside political parties, in a climate group or a green NGO, in your local community, at the workplace, or in the streets - wherever you are able to make yourself heard and influence others. "As of the last update in February 2024, the Climate Action Tracker shows that (still) not a single country has plans aligned to 1.5C. And yet we know 1.5C is still achievable, with the knowledge and technologies we already have but with a pace and scale of action that we are yet to mobilize."

As global leaders convene to address the pressing issue of climate change, the case for doing everything and all at the same time becomes clearer than ever before - from methane reductions; renewables expansion; new approaches to sustainability in cities; sustainable food systems; green energy transitions in shipping. They need to add up - they do not add up today. "We still have a chance to make greenhouse gas emissions tumble, with a new generation of national climate plans. But we need these stronger plans, now." #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateResilience #Abtclimate

Today, 40 Under2 Coalition governments, including The Scottish Government State Parliament Of Baden-Wuerttemberg Generalitat de Catalunya and Welsh Government International | Llywodraeth Cymru Rhyngwladol have called on the EU to deliver on targets and turn ambition into action over the course of the next parliament. Under2 Coalition members reaffirmed their commitment to the EU’s Green Deal and expressed keenness to work with policymakers to implement existing legislation and maintain climate momentum. Action now is essential to uphold the EU’s commitments to climate neutrality by 2050, and for the EU to retain its international credibility at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, COP29. https://lnkd.in/egKwdQvM

In his speech at Chatham House earlier today, Simon Stiell stressed how critical the next two years are if we are to "save the world". As a reminder, the last UN Emissions Gap report showed that we are on track for 2.5-2.9C this century based on national commitments. We are also on track to reduce emissions by a measly 2% in 2030 from 2019, compared to the 43% required to be on track to hit net zero by 2050, based on the most recent NDC synthesis report by the UNFCCC. As of the last update in February 2024, the Climate Action Tracker shows that (still) not a single country has plans aligned to 1.5C. And yet we know 1.5C is still achievable, with the knowledge and technologies we already have but with a pace and scale of action that we are yet to mobilize. The next 2 years are therefore critical, particularly in terms of mobilising finance and strengthening national commitments for the next NDCs submission round in 2025, as SS stressed in his speech. Business tends to get a pass in most of these analyses but the role of business is so crucial in either accelerating action or reinforcing the inertia that's locking us into this lethargic pace of progress. Businesses must take a leading role not (just) because of risks and opportunities but because it is the right thing to do. Contributing to realizing a more just and liveable future on a thriving planet = the ultimate purpose statement. You can find the speech at the link in the comments. For me, the last sentences are the most important both from the lens of our agency as citizens and as business professionals: "The only surefire way to get climate at the top of the cabinet agenda is if enough people raise their voices. So my final message today is for ordinary people everywhere. Every voice matters. Yours have never been more important. If you want bolder climate action, now is the time to make yours count." #climateaction #netzero #neweconomy

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change recently stressed that the next 2 years are critical. Global emissions at record highs. 📈 Governments, businesses, & banks are requested to intensify efforts collectively. Some of the key actions that are emphasized on are: ⭐ Increase funding for developing countries 💷 📈 ⭐ Implement innovative financing mechanisms 🔄 ⭐ Smaller groups and stronger negotiations at COP29 🌍 💪 Let's prioritize climate action and invest in a sustainable future. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #UNFCCC https://lnkd.in/ezbwWaCZ

#HopeThroughAction During this defining time true leaders in business, government and civil society step up and act. "In addition to renewing the commitment to fill the UNFCCC funding gap and support the U.S.’ Paris Agreement reporting obligations, Bloomberg also pledged to continue his support for “America Is All In,” a coalition of U.S. cities, states, businesses, and other subnational climate leaders working to meet the U.S.’ interim climate commitments, including the recently introduced target reduce emissions 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035."