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So far, 23 nations have committed to enhance their national climate commitments by 2020. Will others join them at next week's UN Climate Action Summit?
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Investment in urban measures like efficient appliances, mass transit, walkable cities and more sustainable building materials could garner massive returns, some on relatively short payback periods. And the true scale of benefits goes beyond money: Low-carbon cities are essential to meeting the climate challenge.
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In the global battle to rein in greenhouse gas emissions and prevent disasters, most economists agree that a carbon price is a key tool in the toolbox. But what’s less commonly discussed are what policies are needed in addition to a carbon price.
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UN Climate Action Summit 2019
The United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019 will draw scores of leaders from government, business and civil society to address the global climate emergency. WRI staff will host or participate in a wide range of events, including: the Energy Action Forum, the Coalition for Urban Transitions, and a live blog.
Climate Action for Today and Tomorrow: The Relationship between NDCs and LTSs
This commentary explores how two critical elements of the Paris Agreement – nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and long-term strategies (LTSs) – relate to one another, and how countries can allocate resources efficiently to develop both in a synergistic manner.