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Plenty of food for thought in this new paper by Alessio Terzi. How to reconcile the "instinct" for protecting national interests with the need for international cooperation to fight climate change?

♻️Green #innovation is a key ingredient in the fight against #climatechange. 📉But while there has been significant progress over the last few decades, momentum has slowed down in recent years. ⭐This column shows that green innovation not only helps the #environment but also increases #economic activity in the short-to-medium term, thereby mitigating the costs of compliance with climate policies. 🌍Joint action on climate policies can turbocharge innovation in #low-carbon #technologies and intensify their adoption in emerging market and developing countries. Vox column by: Zeina Hasna, Florence Jaumotte, Jaden Kim, Samuel Pienknagura & Gregor Schwerhoff (International Monetary Fund) Read more here: https://ow.ly/q37u50R91FF

🗣️ Climate Bonds Global Head of Policy, Magali Caroline Van Coppenolle will be joining the upcoming webinar: Inevitable Policy Response Policy Response: Quarterly Briefing Q3 Global policy developments & Forecasting the Climate Transition 🤝 Brought to you by Inevitable Policy Response and Principles for Responsible Investment. This quarterly discussion features a stellar panel, analysing global climate policy trends since July & explore climate transition forecasting. Energy, Land Use, Sustainable Agriculture, Emerging Market trends all under the spotlight for investors. Joining Magali: Jakob Thomä, Head of Research, Inevitable Policy Response Kavita Srinivasan, Head of Operations, Inevitable Policy Response Moderated by: Daniel Gallagher, Ph.D., Senior Lead, Climate Change, Principles for Responsible Investment Global climate policy developments - Quarter 3 & Climate forecasting deep dive Date: Thursday, 19th September 2024 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 BST / 15:00 - 16:00 CEST / 09:00 ET Platform: BrightTALK Registration: https://ow.ly/Rtms50TmPtP #iprforecasts #quarterlybriefings #webinar #climate #policy #transition #investment #acceleration #netzero #energy #landuse #nature #forecasting

At Kaya Partners we are proud to provide a special report for the Inevitable Policy Response. As we navigate the ongoing complexities of global developments in climate policy, these insights are key to understanding and overcoming the challenges ahead.   📑 Our first paper delves into "Maximising Decarbonisation and Minimising China's Dominance of Clean Energy." It explores strategies to accelerate global decarbonisation while balancing the geopolitical landscape.   📑 The second paper, "Republicans vs Democrats," examines the contrasting approaches to climate policy in the US and their implications for national and global climate action.   📑 In our third paper, "Introducing Carbon Intensity in Trade," we discuss the integration of carbon intensity metrics in international trade agreements, a vital step for aligning economic and environmental goals.   📑 The fourth paper, "Agriculture: The Battle for a Climate Solution," focuses on the pivotal role of agriculture in climate strategies, zooming in on the themes to watch under the next commission.    Stay tuned for the release of these papers and engage with us to explore these pivotal topics further.   #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Geopolitics #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy #Trade #Agriculture #KayaPartners #IPR

‘Super year’ for climate action We are at a critical juncture in the climate crisis, and 2024 is a landmark year for democracy. These two historical milestones are not just coinciding; they are intertwined and essential to the shape of our future. The links between good governance and effective climate action cannot be overstated, and this moment presents an opportunity to make profound progress on both. In what’s being called a ‘super year’ for elections, half of the world’s adult population will have the chance to go to the polls, and climate action is one of the factors which affect how people vote. With a changing political landscape, 2024 could be a turning point to stabilize the climate and secure a livable planet for today and for generations to come. The current state of affairs is untenable. As we have crossed the midpoint of the SDGs and conducted the first Global Stocktake on the Paris Agreement on climate change, only 17 percent of all SDG targets are on track. No SDG 13 target has made significant progress, and SDG 16 is showing a negative trend as well. Studies suggest democracy is waning globally, and over half of the countries holding elections this year are experiencing declines in democratic practices. 

At Climate Week New York, #Mission2025 – the global coalition of real economy leaders – is stepping up to support governments to harness investment positive climate policies within ambitious national climate plans to boost national competitiveness and security. Yesterday our HERO Circle mobilizer Renata Koch Alvarenga gave some important remarks during the “Uniting for Mission 2025” event with Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell, and so many others, about the role of youth in this coalition and the need for new narratives of optimism to mobilize citizens to ask their governments for more ambitious climate plans through the National Determined Contributions (NDCs). Data from the Energy Transitions Commission reveals how 3 investment positive policies are already unlocking investment in many countries, and could scale investment to $1trillion of the $3.5tn per annum required to transition the energy sector in line with 1.5C. The move comes less than six months before governments are due to submit their national climate plans (NDCs), and offer a decade-defining opportunity to deliver the political certainty hundreds of investors are seeking in order to finance the transition to a more resilient, low carbon economy. The Mission 2025 coalition now represents a partnership of over 70 organisations across the climate action ecosystem, including HERO. #ClimateWeekNYC Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/M25_Release

🌍 Understanding Climate Change: A Book That Stands Out 🌱 Recently, I finished reading "Backstage Climate: The Science and Politics Behind Climate Change" by Rajan Mehta, and it has left a lasting impression. What struck me most is how the book connects the dots between scientific evidence and global policymaking. It dives into topics like greenhouse gas emissions, the carbon cycle, and international climate agreements in a way that's not just informative but also accessible. One takeaway that stayed with me: tackling climate change isn’t just about reducing emissions—it’s about creating systems that align environmental goals with economic realities. This perspective is crucial as we move toward mechanisms like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) that challenge industries to rethink sustainability on a global scale. For me, this book has been a great reminder that every small action matters, whether it’s how we conduct business or the conversations we have about the future. 📚 If you’re just starting your journey into understanding climate change or want to strengthen your knowledge, I highly recommend this book. What about you? Have you read any book or resource that shifted your perspective on sustainability? #Sustainability #ClimateChange #CBAM #GreenFuture

Ambitious climate policies are not just necessary but also economically viable. #kudos Lukas Bretschger ETH Zürich! for 'New Approaches in Climate Policy: Economic Pathways to Sustainable Growth' Achieving our climate goals requires innovative and effective policies. A recent article by CEPR - Centre for Economic Policy Research presents "economic pathways" as a novel, theory-based approach to climate policy. Here are the key takeaways: 🔍 Economic Pathways: These are dynamic models that simulate different policy impacts on the economy, providing a clear visualization of the consequences of various climate actions. 🌿 Decarbonization: The research shows that deep decarbonization only modestly delays economic development. In fact, stringent climate policies can ultimately lead to higher medium and long-term consumption growth. 📈 Policy Scenarios: The study explores three scenarios - business-as-usual (BAU), standard, and super escalator models. The super escalator, with a progressively increasing carbon price, is the most effective, achieving full decarbonization by 2040 with minimal economic disruption. 👥 Population Impact: Interestingly, population growth does not significantly interfere with economic development or resource use within these pathways. 💡 Policy Implications: The findings underscore the importance of robust, progressively stringent climate policies. These not only mitigate emissions but also support sustainable economic growth. ✊ Let's push for policies that secure a sustainable and prosperous future! Stay tuned for the best pricing policy #climateincentive. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dK44cX5z #ClimatePolicy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth #Decarbonization #RenewableEnergy #FutureGrowth

All in this world are bearing the brunt of carbon emissions. The moot question is who is the main culprit for creating maximum carbon footprint. No prizes for guessing, it is the Western world and the West has to take full responsibility for polluting the environment / making developing nations pollute the environment because of meeting their manufacturing requirements in this part of the world. now that we have got used to this way of life. The only way to reduce the pit falls of carbon emissions and polluted environment is to find alternate ways of using energy and for that joint effort has to be put in by the West, as well as the east for our future generations to breathe in a little more healthier environment.

For investors looking to support the restoration of #ecosystems or #carbon sequestration, nature-based solutions may offer such possibilities. We explore their viability in the #APAC region. http://ms.spr.ly/6044YZCgu For more insights, join us at the MSCI Capital for Climate Action APAC Conference on May 29 – register here http://ms.spr.ly/6045YZCgR #MSCIResearch #ClimateActionConf24