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Why the Next 3 Months Are Critical for People, Nature and Climate ( [link removed] )
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Between now and December, world leaders will gather at a string of major international summits, including the UN climate (COP29) and biodiversity (COP16) conferences, the G20 Leaders’ Summit and more. Decisions made there will have major effects on climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, widening inequality and other growing challenges around the globe.

Together, these meetings offer a pivotal opportunity to set the world on a better trajectory. But transformative change will only be possible if countries shift from incremental progress to major, sustained action that tackles the root causes of the climate, nature and development crises together. As we move into this critical season, *WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta* breaks down three key outcomes the world needs to see. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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Villagers plant trees in southern Ethiopia. As leaders gather at key international summits over the next three months, they must seek solutions that address climate, nature and development challenges together. Photo by Mike Goldwater/Alamy

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Which Countries Should Pay for Climate Finance? ( [link removed] )
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Developing countries, which are often hit hardest by heat waves, storms and other disasters, will need trillions of dollars ( [link removed] ) per year to both fight climate change and adapt to its impacts. All countries have agreed that a significant amount of this finance should come from wealthier nations, given their outsized role in fueling global climate change. But which nations should contribute — and how much — are still hotly contested questions at the heart of this year’s upcoming UN climate negotiations (COP29). WRI’s new climate finance calculator aims to help answer these questions by examining emissions and economic data. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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E-Tricycles Are Powering a Recycling Revolution in Brazil ( [link removed] )
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Fortaleza, Brazil has a trash problem. The city has almost no waste or recycling infrastructure, instead relying on the services of around 8,000 catadores (waste pickers) who pick up and sell recyclables to earn a meager living. But Fortaleza’s first-ever door-to-door collection program is helping revolutionize the city’s approach to recycling — and make life better for the catadores. And it is powered by e-tricycles. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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One County in Rural Kenya Is Using Clean Energy to Close Its Electricity Gap ( [link removed] )
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In one rural Kenyan county, the local hospital recently got a solar system that will help maintain power during frequent outages ( [link removed] ) and reduce the facility’s energy bills, freeing up more money to expand its services. This was possible thanks to Makueni County’s unique new energy plan, which aims to pair clean energy development with job creation, healthcare access and economic growth. Still in its early stages, the plan could serve as a pioneering model for clean energy development across the country — if it receives the right support. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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Climate Finance Calculator ( [link removed] )

This November, global leaders will negotiate which countries should contribute international finance to fight climate change. The answer varies depending on how responsibility is calculated, but in almost every scenario, the United States comes out on top. Read More ( [link removed] ).

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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*Impulsando la Ambición de las NDCs en América Latina: NDC 3.0 Navigator y Climate Watch – Capacitación en Español* ( [link removed] )

September 19, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT, Online

**Progress No Matter What: Continued Climate Action In The States* ( [link removed] )*

September 23, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT, In-Person

**Nature Hub at Climate Week New York City* ( [link removed] )*

September 23-24, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT, In-Person

**Unlocking the Power of Fire Data: Monitoring Active Fires and Understanding Historical Trends* ( [link removed] )*

September 26, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, EDT, Online

**Unlocking Local Private Capital to Finance the Productive Use of Renewable Energy Sector: A Look at East Africa Local Financial Institutions* ( [link removed] )*

October 02, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EAT, Online

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