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Nature First: From Land to Ocean, Our Best Ally for Climate Action
On Nature, Lands and Oceans Day, the Marrakech Partnership on Oceans and Coastal Zones and Land Use took audience members on an ‘adventure’ from land to ocean to showcase initiatives to reverse biodiversity decline, increase ecosystem and human resilience to climate change, and achieve a sustainable balance within planetary boundaries.
2nd Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-Policy Panel to Contribute Further to the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste and to Prevent Pollution
Delegates worked to develop proposals for the establishment of the science-policy panel to contribute to the sound management of chemicals and waste, and the prevention of pollution. Discussions focused on: scope, functions, operating principles, and conflict of interest; institutional arrangements and relationships with key stakeholders; and work-related processes and procedures.
Climate and Clean Air Coalition’s Ministerial Meeting: Immediate Action on Climate and Clean Air, Bold Financing and Swift Measures on Non-CO2 Super Pollutant Greenhouse Gases
Amidst a spotlight on non-CO2 pollutants at this COP, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC), found renewed pledges of financial support and calls for fast action from its membership at its annual high-level ministerial.
Making Headway for Adaptation at COP 28
This event brought key recommendations from The UN General Assembly High-Level Week held in September and the Adaptation Futures Conference that took place in October to COP 28 to amplify increasing calls to support ambitious results for climate adaptation.
Uniting for Climate Action: Calling for International Cooperation on Technology and Innovation Objectives
Technology plays a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change around the world. The UNFCCC's Technology Mechanism accelerates and enhances the development and transfer of climate technologies to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Towards a Global Stocktake for Peatlands and Other High-Carbon Ecosystems: Status and Scaling up Potential
Protection and restoration of peatlands are critical actions if the world is to meet climate targets under the Paris Agreement. This event highlighted policies, funding, and best practices for keeping these carbon sinks in the climate fight.
Fostering Empowerment and Resilience in the Building Sector
Protection and restoration of peatlands are critical actions if the world is to meet climate targets under the Paris Agreement. This event highlighted policies, funding, and best practices for keeping these carbon sinks in the climate fight.
Multi-sector collaboration: Accelerating Climate Action and Delivering the Global Methane Pledge
The need for significant cuts in methane emissions requires technological innovations and collaboration across sectors. At this event, oil and gas industry leaders and financial experts discussed new commitments to reining in this contributor to climate change.
Advancing Sustainable Forest Management: Financing Mechanisms for Carbon and Biodiversity
Forest-based solutions play a vital role in supporting climate mitigation, adaptation, and conservation strategies, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of those who depend on forest resources. This event underscored the need for stronger investment and the importance of international partnerships for sustainable forest management.