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*In this issue:*

* Progress Report on Global Climate Pledges ( #blurb1 )
* At COP29, the New Climate Finance Goal Hangs in the Balance ( #blurb2 )
* How Small Farmers Are Reviving the Brazilian Amazon ( #blurb3 )
* A Win for Renewable Energy in Vietnam ( #blurb4 )

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*Global Climate Pledges: A Progress Report ( [link removed] )*
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Momentum for fighting climate change has seemingly never been stronger. Nearly every country has pledged to triple renewable energy capacity, halt deforestation and slash super pollutants. Major banks have promised to align their financing with the world’s climate goals. And that’s just a sample of the commitments emerging from both the public and private spheres.

But are leaders actually following through on their promises?

WRI’s new Climate Commitment Tracker measures progress on some of the world’s biggest climate pledges to date, showing where countries and companies have made important strides — and where they’re falling behind.

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*Getting a New Climate Finance Deal This Week Hinges on 3 Elements* ( [link removed] )
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Negotiations on the new climate finance goal — the big-ticket item at this month’s UN climate summit ( [link removed] ) (COP29) — are moving in circles. After the first full week of talks, basic questions about the goal’s size and format remain unanswered. WRI’s Global Climate Director Melanie Robinson breaks down three key elements negotiators must agree on by the end of the week to deliver a successful outcome.

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Small-Farmers in-Brazil Are Bringing the Amazon Back to Life ( [link removed] )

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** ( [link removed] ) *Small Farmers in Brazil Are Bringing the Amazon Back to Life ( [link removed] )*
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Jessica Soraia turned her life around by moving to a former oil palm plantation in the Amazon — once-barren land now transformed into a thriving farming community. She and hundreds of other families on Brazil’s farm settlements are showing that it’s possible to earn a living off the land and restore its health at the same time.

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*Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Policy Is Helping Global Brands Cut Emissions* ( [link removed] )
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Major brands like Nike, Samsung and Apple have been lobbying Vietnam’s government for years to get easier access to renewable energy in the country. Thanks in part to their efforts, companies in one of the world’s biggest manufacturing hubs now have direct access to clean power for the first time ever.

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*G20 Summit Reaffirms Support for Inclusive, Just Climate Action* ( [link removed] )

Ani Dasgupta ( [link removed] )

“The G20 Leaders’ Summit has reaffirmed that just, equitable climate action must remain at the center of the global agenda... Donald Trump’s recent election in the United States was expected to cast a shadow over the G20 Summit, yet leaders stood by their dedication to collaborate on some of the world's most pressing issues, including financial reform, poverty, hunger and clean energy."

*Ani Dasgupta
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President & CEO, World Resources Institute

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Ranking of top GHG emitters in 2022 and cumulative GHG emissions, 1850-2022 ( [link removed] )

Our analysis shows that electric school bus (ESB) adoption in the U.S. is gaining speed. Once largely concentrated in the Western U.S., electric school buses are now seeing their highest growth rates in New England and the Midwest, making school commutes cleaner and safer for thousands of children.

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*WRI's COP29 Resource Hub* ( [link removed] )

WRI experts are on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan at the UN climate summit (COP29), offering insights into the negotiations and what’s needed for a successful outcome. Visit our Resource Hub to stay up to date on the latest articles, news and events.

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**Aligning NDCs: Mitigation, Adaptation and Food Systems for 1.5C and Resilience* ( [link removed] )*

November 21, 2024

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**Bridging Knowledge Systems: Co-Producing Sustainable Ocean Plans with Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge for Equitable Ocean Governance* ( [link removed] )*

December 04, 2024

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**Mining’s Footprint in Latin American Forests* ( [link removed] )*

December 05, 2024
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**Integrating Elective Pay Tax Credits into Government Procurement and RFPs* ( [link removed] )*

December 10, 2024
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**Geothermal's New Frontier: Opportunities and Considerations for Responsible Development of the Next Generation of Technologies* ( [link removed] )*

December 10, 2024
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