This side event discussed the global net zero status, reflecting on the UNSG’s Net Zero Progress report, with a focus on subnational governments.

The event brought the voices of different stakeholders shedding light on the importance of including just transition aspects in NDCs and other strategic documents, in line with the Paris Agreement, in order to showcase how such integration of concepts can catalyze climate ambition.

At the start of COP29, many of us are wondering how we continue to implement the ambitious goals set out under the Paris Agreement at the speed and scale needed to halve emissions by 2030. As the world’s largest coalition of non-State Actors – learn how the Race to Zero continues to mobilize net zero leaders across society to not only set ambitious targets, but move from pledges, to plans and ultimately – emission reductions. This side event is organised by We Don't Have Time and RaceToZero. Speakers: Jane Eisenhardt, Engagement & Acceleration Manager, Race to Zero Camila Fernandez, Expert...

This side event discussed the "climate contribution" model, what this model entails, the requirements for companies to engage in it, as well as how it can support climate action that goes beyond carbon crediting alone.

COP29 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 - 22 November 2024. Our NewClimate Institute expert will be on the ground in Baku, hosting and participating in multiple events. Additionally, we will release several related publications before and during COP29.

Keeping the 1.5-degree C temperature goal within reach will require these next NDCs to achieve a “quantum leap in ambition” and deliver immediate action across all sectors of the economy. So what exactly does that look like in terms of how we power our homes, grow our food, move people and goods, and more? Here, we break down the transformational changes needed in every sector of the economy to slash GHG emissions over the next decade.

This week , EU Parliamentarians will have the opportunity to grill the Commissioner candidates on their ambitions and competences for the upcoming term. It is a crucial time to ensure that climate ranks up high on the EU’s external action agenda, especially in its international partnerships offer. The current agenda of the Commissioners-designate appears to lack clarity on how they will integrate the EU’s climate ambitions into their foreign policy priorities. The European Parliament plays a key oversight role ensuring that Commissioner nominees are scrutinised on their qualifications, values...

High-level voices in these fields will come together to discuss the major shifts needed for sustainable cities and buildings, where we are falling behind, and where we are finding signals of hope. Join us to discover the role of cities and buildings in systems change.

Carbon offsetting creates false expectations for the Global South, as it may not provide the climate and financial benefits it claims. Instead, it enables companies to continue polluting by paying to "offset" their emissions, leaving the Global South to bear the brunt of delayed climate action. A more promising approach to channelling funds to the Global South could focus on directly addressing scope 3 emissions in supply chains. Dubbed as the "finance COP,” the upcoming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan will centre on raising climate finance. Developed countries are expected to reach a new...

In this webinar, we presented the report’s key findings and examine their implications for each of the four countries. The session will kick off with a presentation of the report, followed by a panel discussion featuring country experts.

The CBAM Vulnerability Monitor (CBAM-VM) is an Excel-based tool designed to evaluate the relative vulnerability of countries or regions to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

This is the virtual launch event of the 2024 edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report series, which tracks our progress in limiting global warming well below 2°C and pursuing 1.5°C in line with the Paris Agreement. Since 2010, it has provided an annual science-based assessment of the gap between estimated future global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if countries implement their climate mitigation pledges, and where they should be to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. NewClimate Institute has been contributing to the reports each year since 2014...

This page is a Q&A briefing on the importance of 24/7 renewable electricity matching and the technical issues of the competing Emissions First Partnership proposals.

After weakening its updated NDC, removing its 2030 target altogether, and with its pledge to markedly increase fossil fuel production and consequentially increase methane emissions, COP29 host Azerbaijan has earned a "Critically Insufficient" rating from the Climate Action Tracker, in an analysis released today.

As countries prepare to set new climate targets in their updated NDCs following a global commitment to triple renewables at COP28, Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute present new analysis on what a 1.5°C-aligned rollout of wind and solar could look like for key countries.