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Multilateral spaces of engagement, beyond formal negotiation processes, are essential to consolidating learning and coherence between Global South actors within and outside of states. These spaces also allow #GlobalSouth actors (including those representing severely marginalised voices and interests) to build relationships and access networks and resources that would otherwise be beyond reach. The #justtransition needs engagements like the climate weeks.

‘It worries me deeply’: Five Chinese experts on climate change We asked five environmental experts from academia and civil society what they made of the Year of the Rabbit, and what they were most proud of. #climatechange #climatecrisis #climateaction #climateadaptation #China #Yearoftherabbit https://lnkd.in/g3qwFfdg

🌎 Global Climate at a Crossroads: What Does a Second Trump Presidency Mean? Donald Trump's re-election to the U.S. presidency has sent shock waves through the international community, particularly in the climate space. As the world’s largest historical emitter, the U.S. has a unique responsibility, and its climate commitments are, once again, at stake. This new Dialogue Earth Roundtable gathers insights from climate Think-Tanks and NGOs across China (Greenpeace East Asia, Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress), India (Climate Action Network South Asia), Kenya (Power Shift Africa), South Africa (ICCC), Mexico and Colombia (Transforma) on what this historic election means for global climate action. Each region faces unique challenges and opportunities as the world collectively strives to limit global warming. Key perspectives include: 🌍 China’s Potential for Leadership: A stronger NDC from China could stabilize global climate cooperation, even in the face of U.S. ambivalence. 🇮🇳 India’s Call for Unified Global Action: Trump’s win isn’t a free pass to reduce ambition; climate change impacts us all, no matter who’s in power. 🌍 Africa’s Call for Climate Finance: With significant clean energy potential, African civil society voices emphasize the need for self-reliance and a push for just climate financing. 🇲🇽-🇨🇴 Latin America’s Appeal for Pragmatism and Support: Civil society calls for continued international support for sustainable development, with a warning against fossil fuel dependency. 🌐 COP29 will be pivotal, as countries rally to sustain momentum in the climate fight despite shifting political tides in the U.S. The stakes have never been higher. Read the full article to explore how each region is preparing to tackle climate challenges in this new global reality: [Link to Op-ed] #ClimateAction #GlobalCooperation #COP29 #RenewableEnergy https://lnkd.in/erX8bEja

Climate change is projected to have significant, adverse effects on human lives, property and economic growth in China. Acknowledging this, Beijing updated its Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in 2022. But as the Chinese Communist Party has become hypersensitive to national security threats, climate change is now perceived as just one of the dangers to the […] # The post China’s lead in green and dirty energy a hurdle for EU climate agenda first appeared on East Asia Forum.

A persuasive and insightful piece from Mahmoud Mohieldin on how to solve the dual climate-nature crisis. We need to move beyond piecemeal solutions and tackle systemic challenges. WWF's Global Roadmap for a #NaturePositive Economy proposes a comprehensive set of global economic reforms to accelerate an equitable transition to a #netzero, nature-positive future. #G20 Elisa VACHERAND Karen Ellis #finance #nature #climate #COP29 The National News

As most of us work heads down on showing that addressing climate change is possible, good for business/jobs/economy, and good for people (because the planet will be fine without us lol), I think it's important to note the massive importance of the subject of this article. Simply put, if the world's second largest economy (China) doesn't step up to the climate action levels of the world's largest economy (USA) and 3rd largest economic block (EU and UK), then it puts global action into question from a political standpoint. In particular, this action includes net zero targets, policies and contributions to global efforts. Otherwise, It is too easy for our politicians to say "why are we penalizing our manufacturers with climate action policies when our competitors, like China, are not?" And then use that as an excuse for inaction. Based on 2022 data, China's economy emits 0.42kgCO2e/$GDP vs USA at 0.26 (EU is a 0.16; Canada at 0.31). If China's emissions premium were priced in, then competition would be fairer and global emissions would be incentivized downwards (I definitely prefer market tools for climate policy vs anti-growth policies). Instead of an import tariff system, I hope politicians (especially south of border) consider cross-border carbon adjustment schemes. And somehow, I hope the people of China find a mechanism to pressure their government to take more climate action ahead of COP29 in Baku on Nov 11-22. https://lnkd.in/g3eh-F3K

In this week's The Wall Street Journal, our advisor Steven Koonin writes, "Donald Trump intends to leave the Paris Agreement on climate change again. He could do so in a way that benefits not only the U.S. but also the rest of the world and the climate." Continuing... "The Paris Agreement has foundered on fundamentals. Despite years of effort, global greenhouse-gas emissions continue to increase. Developed countries are falling short of their aggressive emission-reduction goals, and their economies can’t handle the costs and disruptions of rapid decarbonization. Developing countries are focused on securing a “green climate fund” of $1.3 trillion a year from the rich countries, as discussed at last month’s United Nations climate summit. Never mind that developed countries can’t even afford their own green efforts." Koonin believes there's a better path forward for the U.S. and for the planet. What do you think? Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtCJvATP

Sharing here the report of Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) on the proceedings of one of my side events at COP28, on "Accelerating International Collaboration towards a Net-zero and Resilient ASEAN" which helps set the stage for the formulation of the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan (2025-2030). I hope to participate in the development of this key regional climate plan in the next few months. The work continues. #ClimateActionPH https://lnkd.in/diCKDUf4

How do we change the global rules of the game to save ourselves from environmental catastrophe? As the G20 Summit unfolded this week, all eyes were on Brazil’s G20 Presidency, which has been a critical advocate for international financial architecture reform.     But has this reform agenda addressed the interconnected crises of nature loss and climate change? That is what must be carried forward by the G20 Presidency under South Africa.     As Mahmoud Mohieldin highlights in his powerful op-ed, we are at a tipping point. The G20 must move beyond piecemeal solutions and tackle the root causes embedded in the global economy—by shifting economic incentives and rewriting the rules of the game, which are currently bankrolling nature’s destruction. Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/eHbjq2wG   The op-ed also underscores the opportunity for the G20 to build on WWF’s Global Roadmap for a Nature-Positive Economy, especially as their own G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap reaches its end in 2025. Embedding the WWF Roadmap’s recommendations into their forward workstream would help to unlock some of the deeper economic solutions needed to urgently address the twin crises of climate change and nature loss, which threaten our ongoing prosperity as a global community.       Explore WWF’s Roadmap and its recommendations here: https://panda.org/roadmap    Mahmoud Mohieldin High-Level Climate Champions WWF-UK Shared Planet G20 Brasil 2024 Puninda Thind Vassilis Gkoumas Arimbi Wahono

🌍 New Article: Climate Nationalism and COP29 🌍 At COP29, hopes for unified global climate action clash with rising climate nationalism, as countries prioritise national interests over collective efforts. The latest article written by Alessio Terzi explores how climate change may deepen these divides, yet highlights pathways for progress through regional agreements and practical national policies. Read the full article at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eZGkWnzw