Union of Concerned Scientists’ Post

The next Carbonwise article sheds a light on the important milestones that have been achieved to combat climate change over the past three decades. Read 'The History of International Climate Efforts Since 1990' now via https://lnkd.in/eAh6gVcT #climatechange #climateaction #climatecrisis #carbonmarkets #decarbonisation

The 2023 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue Informal summary report from UN Climate Change highlights the need to commit to mainstreaming ocean-based actions into national commitments, as momentum grows to recognize the potential of ocean-based climate change solutions. #SDG14

Transparency in climate action is important. Everybody really needs to do their bit and not leave their work to someone else. It helps avoid things like green washing, with documents such as nationally determined contributions measured up against biennial update reports and biennial transparency reports. Basically, are the actions commensurate to the words and intentions? What is transparency in climate change and why is it important? I wrote a post: #transparency #climatechange #climateaction https://lnkd.in/d22Tm-KF

New research reveals a concerning gap between corporate climate messaging and meaningful action! Despite 87% of Australia's top companies supporting climate action, only 35% actively engage in federal consultations on high-level climate targets. #netzero2050 #climatechange Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_xy8ffS

The climate crisis is a water crisis, and the people on the frontlines of climate change are vital to solving it. "If the world’s most vulnerable are not at the table, then UN climate talks are no longer fit for purpose" #climatecrisis #climatechange #UNFCCC #climatetalks

Climate Group kicked off #ClimateWeekNYC with a call for governments, businesses and the global climate community to focus on far bolder, annual to-do lists of action. The Global To-Do List calls for seven climate actions across key sectors and systems. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAtS9jdh #NYC #sustainability #climateweek

The Commonwealth Climate Change programme appears to focus on building the technical and institutional capacity of small and vulnerable states to engage and navigate through the complex climate action landscape and to take action to address the long-term impacts of climate change

'In the quest to address the escalating challenges of climate change, it is imperative to draw upon diverse theoretical frameworks to understand and formulate effective policies.' https://lnkd.in/gUhx4Drz

What will spur complex human systems to action on climate change? What levers exist or could be created to catalyze further, far-reaching climate action in the near term? Our Tegan Blaine and Dan Reifsnyder consider these questions and more: