Public Sector Wales’ Post

“Rather than being a barrier to participation, governments around the world must ensure that their policy environment enables private sector action and ambition when it comes to climate adaptation and resilience. The question is: What can the public and private sector do to make these changes?” asks Jorge Gastelumendi in his new piece for the Atlantic Council. As New York Climate Week continues, this is one of the most important conversations. The world is falling short of its climate finance goals, and it’s clear that the private sector must become a more effective partner to take on these dangerous and growing climate impacts. But so, too, must the public sector work to address financial systems to ensure that they are fit for purpose and enable private sector action. To learn how we can begin to take this on, read the New Atlanticist today. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4enm3dZ

In our upcoming policy webinar: 🌱 Climate Policy Reform Options in 2025🌱 2025 Could be a crucial year for climate policy in the US. During this webinar, Catherine Wolfram (MIT) will assess climate policies that the US federal government may consider going forward. 📅 September 9, 2024 ⏰ 12pm NY, 4pm London, 5pm Rome 📺 Register: https://lnkd.in/dGXXvS-J #ClimatePolicy #ClimateTargets #CarbonFee

Add this to your weekend 📰 reading list: a roundup of what we've published so far in our 🌏 climate policy series with The Hub Canada, with five key takeaways 👇 https://lnkd.in/gCVr77V3

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has argued that an inclusive approach to climate adaptation is key to resilience. How is Canada doing? Ha Pham and Marc Saner analyzed the policy documents guiding climate change adaptation in Canada since 1994 and spoke to practitioners. "What we found is that it is not necessary to invent new adaptation actions that are inclusive. What is needed is a new way of thinking and doing," they wrote in Policy Options, at the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP). 💡Read more about this and other views on the #energytransition at Kathari.News Perspectives: https://lnkd.in/eHfHMXza

This sixth annual report highlights the positive steps taken toward a building a stronger and more transparent climate partnership; one which includes meaningful opportunities for First Nations to influence the design of federal climate change programs and initiatives.

As we approach the Feb 10, 2025 deadline for countries to announce their updated national climate plans, Australia has a great opportunity to show leadership on climate action and the clean energy transition. Together with Champions like Brynn, we can come together and voice our desire for such leadership. We can inspire policymakers to aim higher to deliver a national climate plan that aligns with science and positions Australia as a world-leading clean economy. https://lnkd.in/ecH_DCK

Mayors highlight cities’ central role in leading climate actions such as building renovations and developing sustainable transport. However, when it comes to being able to fund climate action and other priorities, mayors state that they are not receiving enough support from the EU or their national governments. Read more about the priorities and insights from European mayors in our #EurocitiesPulse mayors survey 2024 → https://lnkd.in/e7vtaPWT

The Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice, co-published by Forum for the Future and B Lab U.S. & Canada, is designed for businesses that are working to address the climate crisis by using equity-centered solutions. Download it now to explore the four critical insights for the private sector to consider as it works to advance climate justice:  https://lnkd.in/gmdc6pdt #ClimateCrisis #ClimateJustice #BCorps #BtheChange

The #FirstNations-Canada Joint Committee on #ClimateAction has released its sixth annual report. Since 2017, the Committee has been a forum where First Nations’ advocates and federal officials can come together to collaborate on climate policy and priorities. This annual report highlights positive steps taken toward a stronger, more transparent climate partnership, and the need for further efforts. Check out the progress made and current priorities: https://ow.ly/c3Wp50SU2yM Assembly of First Nations