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COP27’s Success Hinges on Loss and Damage Finance Discussions
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Fatal floods in Pakistan. Withering droughts in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia and record temperatures in the Sahel that threaten a food and migration crisis. Some impacts of climate change simply go beyond many families’ and communities’ ability to adapt. These "losses and damages” from unavoidable climate impacts disproportionately affect poor and vulnerable communities, yet wealthy nations have consistently rebuffed their calls for support. This year’s UN climate summit (COP27) offers a unique opportunity to jumpstart much-needed action. WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta and Preety Bhandari offer guidance on what will be COP27’s defining issue. Read more
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Recent floods in Pakistan have killed more than 1,000 people and forced millions from their homes. Pakistan has previously suffered flooding, but this year’s monsoons were particularly disastrous. Photo by Abdul Majeed/EU Civil Protection
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Getting Locally Led Adaptation Right
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Despite feeling the impacts of climate change the most, local communities are often left out of decision-making processes on how to address them. That’s disempowering to communities as well as ineffective: Research shows that locally led adaptation — projects that engage the communities directly impacted by climate change — can be more effective and efficient than top-down initiatives run by national governments or international organizations. WRI experts profile communities around the globe that are championing locally led adaptation and can serve as examples for others. Read more
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More Electric School Buses Will Soon Hit US Roads
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On October 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program announced $1 billion in awards for the purchase of new school buses. About 95% will be electric, a huge win for school communities throughout the country. Electric school buses do not emit diesel exhaust, making them a healthier alternative for children, bus drivers, maintenance workers and communities along their routes. WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative assisted several of these communities in receiving this funding and will continue to offer support in the deployment phase. Learn more
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How ‘Intact’ Are the World’s Forests?
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Intact forest landscapes are uniquely valuable to nature. They are patches of forest and natural treeless ecosystems that show no signs of significant human activity or habitat fragmentation and are particularly valuable through their ability to store carbon and regulate temperature and rainfall, among other benefits. New data from WRI’s Global Forest Watch presents concerning findings, however. Intact forest landscapes decreased by 12% between 2000 and 2020, and the rate at which they are decreasing is gaining momentum. The time is now to protect these critical ecosystems by recognizing them in conservation and climate policy. Read more
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Read More EXPERT INSIGHTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The State of Climate Action in 2022
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Thursday, November 03, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT, Online
Getting Down to Business: Electric School Bus Business Models
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Thursday, November 03, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT, Online
Blended Finance Solutions and Multi-stakeholder Partnerships to Scale Water Resilience
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Tuesday, November 08, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EET, Water Pavilion at COP27, Livestream available
New Economics for Energy and Land Use Transitions
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Tuesday, November 08, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EET, COP27 WWF Pavillion, In-person and online
What Action Is Needed Across Systems by 2030 to Limit Warming to 1.5°C?
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022
9:00 am - 10:00 am EET, Blue Zone at COP27, Livestream available
Equity and Climate Solutions in Cities: Accelerating Actions by Key Actors
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Thursday, November 10, 2022
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EET, Multi-level Action Pavilion, Blue Zone, Livestream available
Buildings Showdown
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Friday, November 11, 2022
10:00 am - 10:40 am EET, COP27 Climate Action Hub
Unlocking Finance for Nature: Towards Scalable Carbon Monitoring Solutions
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Monday, November 14, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EET, COP27 Nature Pavilion, Livestream available
Catalyzing Innovative Finance for Strengthened Water Resilience in African Cities
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Monday, November 14, 2022
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EET, Lotus Action Room, Blue Zone at COP27, Livestream available
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