Climate change is undermining sustainability goals, says UN

Published 17:30 on September 14, 2023  /  Last updated at 17:30 on September 14, 2023  / /  Climate Talks, International, Paris Article 6

Lack of progress towards climate goals is undermining global efforts to tackle hunger, poverty, ill health, access to clean water and energy, and many other aspects of sustainable development, according to a UN report released Thursday.

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Stronger international cooperation in high-emissions sectors crucial, says IEA

Published 06:00 on September 14, 2023  /  Last updated at 14:50 on September 14, 2023  / /  International

Countries must “supercharge” international collaboration across high-emitting sectors to get on track to curb global warming at no more than 1.5C, according to a report Thursday from the International Energy Agency.

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Amazon, Electrolux among companies launching zero-emission shipping tender

Published 15:56 on September 13, 2023  /  Last updated at 15:57 on September 13, 2023  / /  International, Shipping

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance, a group within the maritime sector, said Wednesday it has launched its first zero-emission shipping tender, with Amazon and Electrolux among those on board.

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SBTi ramps up its climate target-checking capacity as more companies sign up

Published 13:32 on September 13, 2023  /  Last updated at 16:11 on September 13, 2023  / /  International, Voluntary

Corporate climate goal assessor the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) said Wednesday it plans to increase its capacity to meet demand as a growing number of companies worldwide sign up to its net zero pathway.

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IMO shipping strategy a major step forward for sector’s climate action -study

Published 15:33 on September 11, 2023  /  Last updated at 15:35 on September 11, 2023  / /  EU ETS, International, Shipping

The International Maritime Organization’s strategy for the transition to renewable energy is a major step forward in ambition that has overtaken many of the national, regional, and industrial steps already in place, according to research released Monday.

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Much more climate action needed on all fronts, says UN after taking stock 

Published 15:14 on September 8, 2023  /  Last updated at 09:11 on December 2, 2023  / /  International, Paris Article 6

While the 2015 Paris Agreement has inspired significant progress in response to climate change, the world is not on track to meet the pact’s long-term goals, according to the UN’s first-ever stocktake of global efforts to tackle the crisis, released Friday.

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