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Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29

Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29

"The mechanism is now operational and global emissions trading under Paris is set for lift off."

25 November 2024

UN report calls for 42% emissions reduction by 2030

Policy & Standards

UN report calls for 42% emissions reduction by 2030

“It remains technically possible to get on a 1.5°C pathway."

25 October 2024

UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity?

UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity?

Standards approved this week pave the way for a centralised carbon market administered by the UNFCCC.

11 October 2024

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Climate Adaptation

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.

10 October 2024

Just 5% of net zero targets are high integrity: report

Climate Targets

Just 5% of net zero targets are high integrity: report

Most of the world’s net zero targets lack complementary measures to ensure their achievability.

23 September 2024

COP29: Oman finalises draft rules for Article 6 carbon market

COP29: Oman finalises draft rules for Article 6 carbon market

Last year at COP28, governments unexpectedly rejected the guidance they had been working on due to disagreements.

28 August 2024

Climate groups seek tighter EU emissions caps in court

Climate litigation

Climate groups seek tighter EU emissions caps in court

The lawsuit is backed by a recent ruling which found Switzerland guilty of failing to protect its citizens from climate change.

28 August 2024

US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained

Policy & Standards

US on track for 65% reduction in power sector emissions – if Biden policies are maintained

Donald Trump has pledged to rescind every one of Biden’s climate regulations if he is elected in November.

14 August 2024

Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight

Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight

“This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a continuing shift in our climate,” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo said.

08 July 2024

New business coalition launches to boost government climate plans ahead of UN deadline

Transition Planning

New business coalition launches to boost government climate plans ahead of UN deadline

Some of the world’s largest companies, financial institutions, and cities have formed the Mission 2025 coalition, calling for governments to increase their ambition in setting climate goals.

24 June 2024