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Transition Away from Fossil Fuels: Technology & Market-Based Instruments for Net-Zero Actions
Over the past few years, different voluntary market mechanisms were developed to tackle climate change. From decarbonization initiatives to carbon market schemes, this side event shared examples of innovative strategies and collaborations under Art. 6 to accelerate the global transition to net-zero emissions.
UN World Data Forum 2024
The vision of "datutopia" inspired lively debates on the key pillars of such a system, addressing questions such as how to build trust and develop standards for ethical data use or how to craft lasting and effective partnerships, as well as discussions on the next big steps that could be enabled by artificial intelligence to mobilize data for communities.
Solar Radiation Modification: A Conversation on Governance and Research
Speakers highlighted the need to build capacity in the Global South in solar geoengineering—an approach to limiting global temperature increases by reflecting sunlight. Building this expertise would help address the imbalance of most research and governance occurring in the Global North.
Conférence des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques à Bakou - novembre 2024
Après des négociations tendues, les parties se sont accordées sur un nouvel objectif de financement climatique. Mais beaucoup ont estimé que le montant de 300 milliards de dollars par an était une « insulte ». Si les parties ont adopté des décisions sur les marchés du carbone dans le cadre de l’Accord de Paris, elles sont restées dans l’impasse sur de nombreux autres sujets, notamment celui de la transition énergétique. (English, español, 日本語)
UN Climate Change Conference Baku - November 2024
After tense talks, parties agreed on a new climate finance goal. But many argued the USD 300 billion/year was an “insult.” While parties adopted decisions on the carbon markets under the Paris Agreement, on many other issues—including the energy transition—they remained deadlocked. (Français, español, 日本語)
Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático de Bakú - Noviembre 2024
Tras tensas negociaciones, las partes aprobaron un nuevo objetivo de financiación climática, pero muchos consideraron los 300 mil millones USD anuales como un “insulto”. Si bien las partes adoptaron decisiones sobre los mercados de carbono en el marco del Acuerdo de París, en muchos otros temas, incluyendo la transición energética, no pudieron ponerse de acuerdo. (English, français, 日本語)
COP29について
COP 29で期待される成果は、現在の年1千億米ドルという資金目標に代わる、新たな気候資金の集団数量目標の決定、及び新しい損失損害基金の運用開始に向けたガイダンス（これには適格性基準を含める） などである。(English, français, español)
Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12)
Delegates focused on solutions to address the housing crisis' complex impacts, including promoting social cohesion and inclusivity, and addressing environmental sustainability concerns.
40th UN-Water Meeting
The newly appointed UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Water and approximately 130 UN-Water Members, Partners, and observers discussed links between the water agenda and the three Rio Conventions, and brainstormed priority collaborative actions to advance the UN System-wide Strategy on Water and Sanitation.