Breaking Down the New Carbon Market Safeguards: What They Mean for Climate and Human Rights As the world continues to grapple with the urgency of climate change, carbon markets have become a key tool in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These markets allow countries and companies to trade carbon credits—units representing a reduction…
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COP29: What’s at Stake in Baku and the Future of Global Climate Finance
COP29: What’s at Stake in Baku and the Future of Global Climate Finance As the global community prepares for COP29, the stakes have never been higher for climate action and financing. Hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, this pivotal summit follows the commitments of COP28 and aims to bridge critical gaps in climate finance that could determine…
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The World’s Renewable Energy Race: Why We’re Falling Behind the COP28 Goals
The World’s Renewable Energy Race: Why We’re Falling Behind the COP28 Goals The race to expand global renewable energy capacity has never been more critical. At COP28, world leaders set an ambitious target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Yet, recent reports indicate that we are falling short of this goal, and the consequences…
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Bezos Earth Fund Announces $443 Million in Grants to Advance Environmental Justice, Conserve and Restore Nature and Improve Monitoring and Accountability
Bezos Earth Fund Announces $443 Million in Grants to Advance Environmental Justice, Conserve and Restore Nature and Improve Monitoring and Accountability December 6, 2021 The Bezos Earth Fund announced it awarded 44 grants totaling $443 million to organizations focused on climate justice, nature conservation and restoration, and tracking critical climate goals. The grants include $130…
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