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WRI DIGEST
The Future of Extreme Heat in Cities: What We Know — and What We Don’t
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2023 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record
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— and that’s with just 1.1 degrees C (2 degrees F) of warming since pre-industrial times. The latest science shows the world is headed for up to 2.9 degrees C (5 degrees F) of warming by 2100 under current policies. What would this amount of warming mean for sweltering hot days in cities? WRI experts layered city locations with temperature projections to find out. Their findings underscore the urgency of holding global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F). Read more
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Ahmedabad, India launched South Asia's first citywide heat action plan in 2013, but faces steadily increasing temperatures and little localized data to guide and gauge policy changes. Photo by WRI
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These 10 Countries Are Phasing Out Coal the Fastest
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Coal is the most polluting fossil fuel, yet it still supplies 36% of global electricity generation. Research shows this figure needs to drop to 4% by 2030 and 0% by 2050 to keep the worst impacts of climate change at bay. While getting from 36% to 4% in just seven years may seem daunting, some countries are already proving it can be done. WRI experts analyzed the 10 countries reducing their coal use the fastest, and how they did it. Read More
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What Do Vulnerable Countries Need from COP28?
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While all countries are represented at the UN climate negotiations currently taking place in Dubai (COP28), the summit’s outcomes affect some nations more than others. Small island states and other vulnerable countries are at the forefront of climate change impacts, already experiencing devastating flooding
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and intensifying storms
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. WRI podcast host Nicholas Walton spoke with two members of the ACT2025 consortium on what the world’s most climate-vulnerable communities need from COP28
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Updates from COP28: Climate-friendly Food Systems, Renewable Energy Scale-up and More
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The UN climate summit (COP28) , which began last week in Dubai, has already yielded several important developments. Negotiators operationalized
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the Loss and Damage Fund on day one of the summit, an unexpected and hugely needed outcome to help vulnerable nations deal with the most severe climate impacts. The following day, 134 countries spanning 70% of the world’s land signed
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the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action. And on December 2, 117 countries pledged
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to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. WRI’s experts are on the ground providing the latest news and analysis from the summit. Learn more
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Read More EXPERT INSIGHTS
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VITAL VISUALIZATIONS
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With 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) of warming, only 67 cities will experience 150 or more days a year of temperatures exceeding 35 degrees C (95 degrees F). Under 3 degrees C (5.4 degrees F) of warming, it rises to 197 cities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Housing and Climate Adaptation for the Most Vulnerable Populations
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December 08, 2023
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM EST, SE Room 9 at COP28
Reinventing Cities: Unlocking Action for a Resilient Urban Future (UrbanShift)
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December 08, 2023
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM EST, UNEP Pavilion at COP28
Speed Dating for SDG12.3: How Philanthropy Can Catalyze National Action on Food Loss and Waste
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December 08, 2023
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EST, Food Systems Pavilion at COP28 Venue
Key Financial Instruments for a Just Transition in Latin America
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December 08, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST, CAF Pavilion at COP28
Accelerating Global Climate Actions via Subnational Leadership
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December 08, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST, 5th Capacity-building Hub within COP28 (Blue zone)
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WRI’s experts are closely following the UN climate talks. Visit our Resource Hub
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