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4 Priorities for the COP25 Climate Conference in Madrid 

Negotiators are gathering once again for the latest round of UN climate negotiations. The rules of the international Paris Agreement on climate change are at stake. Read More.

This year’s COP25 UN climate conference takes place in Madrid, Spain from Dec. 2-Dec. 13, 2019. Photo by Felipe Gabaldón/Wikimedia Commons
Article 6 would allow for international carbon markets, for example, allowing a wind farm built in one country to count towards reducing emissions in another. Photo by Erik Wilde/Wikimedia Commons

What You Need to Know About Article 6 of the Paris Agreement 

Depending on how the international carbon markets rules are structured, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement could help countries achieve their climate commitments — or let them off the hook from making meaningful emissions cuts. Read more.

A coal-fired power plant in Shanxi, China. Photo by Kleineolive/Wikimedia Commons

China Faces 4 Big Risks if it Continues Building More Coal Plants 

While the world collectively reduced its coal capacity over the past 18 months, China added 43 gigawatts. Jennifer Layke explains how this move may ultimately harm China’s economy over the coming decades. Read more.

Solar PV installation at a Shanghai train station. Photo by The Climate Group/Flickr.

How Countries Can Step Up Climate Pledges Through Action in 4 Key Sectors 

Power, transport, agriculture and forests account for more than three-fifths of global emissions. New technology and experience means countries can be more ambitious in these sectors than ever before. Read more.

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WRI Events at COP25
December 02, 2019 to December 13, 2019
Madrid, Spain

Market Designs for the Clean Energy Transition: Proposed Forward Clean Energy Markets
December 16, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Washington, DC

The Challenge of Reducing Scope 3 Emissions: Meaningful Supplier Engagement
March 06, 2020
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM EST
Detroit, MI

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