The report by Climate Bonds explores the importance of credible transition pathways to achieve global climate goals, focusing on how financial frameworks can support decarbonisation across all sectors. It identifies six Taxonomy Transition Mechanisms that countries are converging towards, such as revising criteria over time and setting future performance guidance, to provide clarity and guidance for sectors needing deep structural change to reach net zero emissions. The report also emphasizes the need for clear transition finance to ensure investments align with decarbonization goals and science-based pathways, aiming to combat greenwashing and promote credibility in the market. Climate Bonds aims to provide guidance to policymakers, investors, and issuers on navigating the complexities of transition finance, with an upcoming webinar to delve deeper into the report's key ideas and operationalization of transition across taxonomy frameworks.
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As the UN General Assembly Turns 80, Can Ordinary Citizens Change How the World Is Governed?
World leaders gathered to mark the 80th birthday of the U.N. General Assembly, while the Global Citizens' Assembly met for the first time to deliberate on climate and food crises. The assembly aims to connect communities globally and strengthen international cooperation on climate, AI, and global security. Citizens' assemblies have been shown to produce more effective policy, reduce polarization, and combat misinformation. The Global Citizens' Assembly seeks to link local assemblies into a global network to enhance global governance and address gaps in the existing multilateral regime. The Global Citizens' Assembly allows for continuous, distributed human-machine collaboration to address global challenges at the speed and scale required in today's world, with members understanding the practical necessity of peace, justice, and equality. Just as nation states committed to global collaboration in 1945, ordinary people must be at the heart of global governance today.
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Call for proposals to host the Climate Technology Centre secretariat
The UNFCCC is seeking proposals to host the secretariat of the Climate Technology Centre (CTC), a key institution driving climate technology solutions. The CTC, along with the Network (CTCN), supports developing countries in accelerating the development and transfer of climate technologies for both mitigation and adaptation. Hosting the CTC secretariat offers a strategic opportunity to contribute to climate technology cooperation under the UNFCCC, with a mandate extended until 2041. Eligible organizations can submit proposals by 16 March 2026, with evaluation based on governance, technical capabilities, financial management, and the proposed CTCN management plan.
https://unfccc.int/news/call-for-proposals-to-host-the-climate-technology-centre-secretariat
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Zayed Sustainability Prize Honours Global Pioneers Advancing Progress
The Zayed Sustainability Prize announced the winners for 2026, awarding US$5.9M to 11 organizations and high schools from various countries. The winners presented innovative solutions in sustainability categories such as AI-enabled diagnostics, Cooling-as-a-Service, biodegradable antimicrobial packaging, water leak detection technology, eco-bricks production, and resilient homes. The Prize, established in 2008, has positively impacted over 411 million lives globally through scalable innovations in health, food, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. The winners were praised for their contributions to advancing sustainable development and improving social and environmental benefits, encouraging practical solutions that uplift communities and drive inclusive progress worldwide. The Zayed Sustainability Prize continues to support groundbreaking solutions to global challenges in areas such as health, food, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools, driving sustainable development and inspiring innovators to work towards a sustainable future.
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Climate impacts, inclusion and livelihoods in Burkina Faso and Mauritania: the importance of social protection
The Climate Centre recently published two studies as part of the Clima-Social project, focusing on improving the use of weather and climate information in Burkina Faso and Mauritania. These studies highlighted the vulnerability of communities disproportionately affected by extreme weather, such as agricultural workers, conflict-affected individuals, and low-income rural households. Recommendations included expanding shock-responsive social protection, sustainable livelihood interventions, and access to early warning systems to strengthen adaptation and reduce climate impacts on livelihoods. The studies also emphasized the importance of expanded social protection as a solution to climate-related challenges, with a mention of the Spanish Red Cross food security programme.
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Climate and Economic Justice Campaign Implementation Framework 2025-2026 – PACJA – Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance
The Climate and Economic Justice Campaign in Africa is working to address global inequality, climate injustices, and economic exploitation by demanding climate reparations, debt justice, and economic transformation. With a focus on Global Equity, Climate and the Environment, and Economic Justice, the campaign calls for systemic changes in international financial systems, climate finance, debt cancellation, and fairer trade systems to support African development and sovereignty. Rooted in African communities' experiences and policy struggles, the campaign is poised to take advantage of key global opportunities in 2025 that align with its goals.
https://pacja.org/climate-and-economic-justice-campaign-implementation-framework-2025-2026/
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Armored Air: Using Bubbles to Keep Plastic Pollution From Reaching the Sea
Effervescence is being used as a tool to collect plastic in rivers, directing it to the surface where it can be caught and prevented from reaching the ocean. The Great Bubble Barrier, founded by sailing enthusiasts, uses a curtain of bubbles created by compressed air to capture plastic and debris in rivers and canals, with pilot data showing that the barriers can capture 86% of plastic in rivers. Bubble barriers offer advantages over traditional plastic trapping systems by covering the full width and depth of a waterway and serving as a monitoring tool for cities to track garbage entering waterways. City officials are being convinced of the importance of catching plastic pollution in waterways, with local initiatives stepping up to address the issue and cities showing enthusiasm for taking action to combat plastic pollution.
https://triplepundit.com/2026/great-bubble-barrier-plastic-pollution-netherlands/
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Environmental News Network – One Year After the L.A. Fires, UCLA Engineers Advance Fire Mitigation Efforts
Engineers from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have been actively involved in recovery efforts and mitigation strategies following the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles in January 2025. Their efforts have included field reconnaissance, soil and water testing, and infrastructure mapping to better understand the fires' lasting effects and enhance preparedness for future disasters. Professor Sanjay Mohanty and students have conducted soil testing on over 1,000 properties to analyze levels of toxic metals such as lead, arsenic, and hexavalent chromium, providing valuable data for ongoing recovery and prevention efforts.
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ecoAmerica Awarded $40,000 Grant to Expand Climate Justice Leadership Across Florida
EcoAmerica has received a $40,000 grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries to support climate justice efforts in Florida, specifically focusing on expanding the Climate Ambassadors Program. With a current base of over 150 active Climate Ambassadors in the state, the funding will allow for the development of new training modules and the translation of materials into English and Spanish. This initiative aims to increase resilience to extreme heat and promote community-led climate action, reaching more Floridians with trusted information and tools for addressing climate risks faced by vulnerable populations. The overall goal is to build safer, healthier, and more just communities in Florida in response to the challenges of a changing climate.
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Maersk explores more ethanol use to cut reliance on China for green fuel
The article provides comprehensive digital access with exclusive insights and in-depth industry analysis on any device, giving readers the flexibility to cancel during their trial period. Climate solutions experts can access valuable information and data to stay informed on the latest developments in addressing climate change. This resource allows experts to stay up-to-date on innovative solutions and strategies for combating climate change, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.
https://www.ft.com/content/5fe10686-7c46-4a93-8372-7c1356659f54