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Live from New York: A Breakdown of the UN Climate Action Summit 

Youth activists brought inspiration, but major economies failed to deliver substantive progress at the UN Climate Action Summit. We take a look at the commitments, offering critical commentary and context. Read more.
 

UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a meeting with leaders of the coalitions contributing to the Summit. flickr/unfccc
Countries need a variety of solutions, including renewable energy and healthy forests, to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Photo by Aaron Minnick/WRI.

What Does "Net-Zero Emissions" Mean? 6 Common Questions, Answered 

Sixty-six countries committing to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 was a significant outcome of the UN Climate Action Summit. Kelly Levin and Chantal Davis unpack what "net-zero" really means, and why it’s such an important goal. Read more.

Rampion Wind Farm, off the coast of Sussex, England. Photo by hehaden/Flickr

Ocean-Based Solutions Could Close Emission Gap by 21% 

The ocean is not just a victim of climate change—it is also a powerful source of solutions. New research commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy reveals how the ocean sector can rein in emissions. Read more.

Riding the bus in Seattle. Increasing the share of passengers taking mass transit is worth more than $10 trillion. Photo by Brian Glanz/Flickr

Low-Carbon Cities Are a $24 Trillion Opportunity 

Investment in mass transit, sustainable building materials, and other urban measures could garner massive returns, some on relatively short payback periods, finds new research from the Coalition for Urban Transitions. And the benefits go beyond money: Low-carbon cities are essential to meeting the climate challenge. Read more.


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WRI Events at the 2019 UN Climate Action and SDG Summits
September 22, 2019 to September 26, 2019
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
New York, NY

Forest Legality Week 2019
October 08, 2019 to October 10, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC

Greening Governance: Toxic Air: The Challenge of Ozone Pollution
October 30, 2019
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
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