European leaders agreed to slash the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. Achieving it will require substantial policy reform and investment.
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by and - Climate change is an important driver of urban inequality. These five ideas show climate action can help cities become more equitable.
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by - The world has made tremendous progress since countries adopted the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015. Taking five actions in 2021 could ensure we reach a tipping point over the coming decade.
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by , and - A lot has happened since the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015. Our Climate Watch interactive chart explores how the world's top emitters have changed in recent years.
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by , , , and - A new report from WRI India found that the Sidhi district could economically and ecologically benefit from landscape restoration. When implemented at scale in Sidhi, restoring land could conserve biodiversity, improve water recharge, sequester carbon, enhance rural livelihoods and spur rural development.
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by and - Global momentum to tackle the climate crisis has been building since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015. The world has proven that it is ready for more ambitious climate action.
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This commentary identifies key elements of a robust decision on long-term strategies that could be adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November 2021. A robust decision will ensure that long-term strategies continue to support national governments in planning for resilient, prosperous and low-emissions economies.
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by - A new WRI report finds that China can peak its emissions as early as 2026 and realize enormous economic benefits over the long term by strengthening its climate and energy policies. Doing so could save nearly 1.9 million lives and generate nearly $1 trillion in net economic and social benefits in 2050.
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by - Many grassroots organizations, including those focused on climate change, stepped in to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their actions in addressing COVID-19 illustrate the need for local leadership in longer term crises like climate change.
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by and - 14 countries committed to 100% sustainable ocean management in their national waters. Achieving this ambitious goal will require transformations in five critical areas.