WRI Digest Special Edition: COP27
Delegates from countries, businesses, cities and more are gathering in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt this week and next for the annual UN climate summit (COP27). These talks are key for fostering greater climate action globally and for protecting the world’s most vulnerable communities from increasingly dangerous climate change impacts. As discussions begin, this WRI Digest edition features content from WRI’s COP27 Resource Hub
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6 Issues to Watch at COP27
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The clock is ticking on global climate action, which has never been more urgent. Recent floods in Pakistan have killed thousands, drought in the Horn of Africa has left millions starving, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens a global food and energy crisis. WRI experts lay out six key priorities for governments, businesses and institutions to foster greater cooperation on global climate action in a time of compounding crises. Read more
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A panoramic view of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where the COP27 is currently taking place. The African continent is experiencing first-hand the impacts of food, energy and climate crises and will be critical in COP27 negotiations. Photo by ioanna_alexa/iStock
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What Is “Loss and Damage” from Climate Change? 6 Key Questions, Answered
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Millions of people around the globe are already facing rising sea levels, intensifying storms, higher temperatures and unpredictable rainfall as a result of climate change. While collective efforts to reduce emissions are one way to combat climate change, there are some impacts already taking place that communities cannot adapt to. These consequences are referred to as “Loss and Damage.” Progress on mobilizing finance to address loss and damage is the central measure of success at COP27. Read more
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Where Do We Stand on COP26 Promises? A Progress Report
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Leaders left Glasgow last year having made a flurry of climate commitments: setting new national emission reduction targets, halting forest loss, doubling finance for climate adaptation, ending international financing for fossil fuels and many others. With COP27 in full swing, it’s important to take stock of where nations stand on these promises and what remains to be done. Read more
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9 Things to Know About National Climate Plans (NDCs)
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WRI’s State of NDCs report finds that countries are currently falling short on nationally determined contributions (NDCs), the climate plans that form the backbone of the Paris Agreement. The new climate plans put the world on track to curb emissions just 7% by 2030, while a 43% emissions drop is needed to keep the 1.5 degrees C target within reach. As countries strengthen their NDCs, an entirely different scale of ambition is needed. Read more
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COP27’s Success Hinges on Loss and Damage Finance
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Vulnerable countries have tirelessly appealed for financial support from wealthy countries to address the severe climate losses and damages they are experiencing. These unavoidable impacts will only continue to worsen, which means finance for loss and damage is more critical than ever before. Finance for loss and damage has officially made it on to the COP27 agenda; now countries must kickstart a process for formalizing funding arrangements. Read more
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from WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta and Preety Bhandari.
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Read More EXPERT INSIGHTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Beyond Dialogue to Action and Support to Avert, Minimize and Address Loss and Damage
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Thursday, November 10, 2022
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm EET, Onsite at COP27: Amon (150), livestream available
Fast-Action Mitigation to Slow Warming in this Decisive Decade
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Friday, November 11, 2022
9:00 am - 10:00 am EET, US Pavilion / Blue Zone, livestream available
How a Circular Economy Can Support the Clean Energy Transition
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Friday, November 11, 2022
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EET, Just Transition Pavilion at COP27, livestream available
Climate Change and Sustainable Development in the Post-COVID-19 Era
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Friday, November 11, 2022
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm EST, Blue Zone at COP27, livestream available
Navigating the Current Food Crisis on the Nexus Between Climate, Conflict and Food Security
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Saturday, November 12, 2022
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EET, Resilience Hub at COP27, livestream available
Locally Led Adaptation: Delivering Effective Action at the Frontline
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Saturday, November 12, 2022
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EET, UK Pavilion at COP27
Getting to Zero-Deforestation by 2030
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Monday, November 14, 2022
9:00 am - 10:00 am EET, USG Pavilion at COP27 (In-person), YouTube (livestream)
Catalyzing Innovative Finance for Strengthened Water Resilience in African Cities
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Monday, November 14, 2022
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EET, Lotus Action Room, Blue Zone at COP27, livestream available
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