Mukhtar Babayev, COP29 President, emphasizes the urgency of accelerating climate action and introduces the Baku Finance Goal to increase support for developing countries. The Baku-to-Belém Roadmap, aiming for $1.3 trillion, engages non-traditional actors and offers practical steps for implementation, addressing challenges like data gaps and continuity in climate efforts. Countries have embraced this collaborative approach, signaling a shift towards more innovative solutions in climate finance. Donors, especially developed nations, are urged to meet financial commitments, with a focus on accountability and innovative strategies to secure $300 billion annually by 2035 for climate finance. The Roadmap is seen as a potential model for enhancing the COP process and driving tangible progress in addressing climate change.
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Intergenerational Wisdom and the Future of Pacific Resilience – Global Center on Adaptation
The Pacific Islands are leading the way in developing sustainable climate adaptation strategies by combining traditional knowledge with modern tools. Intergenerational dialogue and youth involvement are crucial in bridging the gap between Indigenous wisdom and innovative solutions. By emphasizing resilience as their shared legacy, Pacific nations are positioning themselves as global leaders in demonstrating a dignified path forward in the face of the climate crisis. Their approach serves as a model for the world, showcasing how to balance past and present knowledge to create technologically robust and culturally grounded solutions.
https://gca.org/intergenerational-wisdom-and-the-future-of-pacific-resilience/
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Guest post: Why cities need more than just air conditioning for extreme heat
Cities around the world are developing cooling strategies to combat extreme heat, with a focus on community and equity. Initiatives like Bristol's "cool space" offer shade, natural ventilation, and water access to vulnerable populations. The importance of inclusive public spaces, clear signage, and amenities like drinking water is highlighted for effective climate adaptation. Community spaces providing cooling relief play a crucial role, emphasizing the need for ongoing support and context-sensitive, adaptive strategies. Building strong community relationships and shifting perspectives on public spaces are key to reducing heat stress and social isolation during heatwaves.
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Interview: Putting global South communities at the centre of climate and nature funding conversations | International Institute for Environment and Development
The Global South House was formed to address the imbalance in global financial flows towards climate action, nature, and people in the global South. It aims to ensure that more resources reach local actors, especially Indigenous Peoples, traditional communities, youth-led initiatives, and gender-focused agendas. The members of the Global South House are locally rooted funds that operate from the ground up, with democratic, accessible, and transparent funding mechanisms. These funds prioritize proximity to communities, allowing for rapid response mechanisms and building trust with marginalized groups most affected by climate impacts. The funds prioritize community involvement and decision-making in resource allocation, with transparent governance models to reduce risks and costs for funders. They focus on intersectional and community-driven monitoring and learning systems, aiming to redistribute power to communities and strengthen autonomy for systemic change.
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En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp 2025: A Month of Learning and Leadership
The En-ROADS Climate Ambassador Camp 2025 brought together over 1,300 participants from 130 countries to learn about effective climate action. Participants dedicated 13,800 hours to building expertise with the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator, exploring topics like climate dynamics and different climate solutions. The camp included interactive sessions, roleplaying experiences, and breakout rooms for discussion and idea exchange. Many participants are already leading climate events in their communities and working towards becoming certified Climate Ambassadors. The training was described as energizing and eye-opening, expanding understanding of climate solutions and boosting confidence in using the En-ROADS Simulator.
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The Role of Young People in Adaptation Success – Global Center on Adaptation
Young people are playing a vital role in shaping climate adaptation solutions, with a focus on justice, inclusion, and ensuring that no one is left behind. They are designing and implementing innovative, inclusive, and equitable solutions for environmental challenges in their communities, mobilizing adaptation action at scale and demanding fair and accessible finance for adaptation. The importance of youth leadership in climate adaptation is emphasized, calling for decision-makers, funders, and communities to partner with young people and invest in youth-led adaptation. The principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC) is highlighted, urging young people to claim their seat at the table and build networks of solidarity to create a resilient and equitable world.
https://gca.org/the-role-of-young-people-in-adaptation-success/
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COP30’s Gender Action Plan Needed to Address Climate-Induced Violence
The 2023/2024 El Niño-induced drought in Southern Africa exacerbated food and water insecurity, livelihood reductions, and gender-based violence, highlighting the urgent need for climate solutions. Women environmental human rights defenders in Africa face violence for addressing environmental crises. The Belém Gender Action Plan, adopted at COP30, aims to promote gender equality in climate action through capacity building, gender balance, coherence, implementation, and monitoring. This plan supports national gender and climate focal points, gender-responsive budgeting, and climate finance, emphasizing the integration of gender equality across all aspects of climate action. Adequate financing and meaningful collaboration are essential for the success of gender-responsive climate action, as emphasized by African feminist researcher Chido Nyaruwata and her Flames and Lilies Climate Initiative.
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Climate and Environment
The Global Industry Summit will convene key stakeholders to explore low-carbon alternatives for developing countries to improve living standards without escalating pollution from fossil-fuel reliant industries. This event aims to foster discussions among governments, business leaders, and innovators on solutions that balance prosperity and sustainability amidst the challenges of climate change and economic inequality. Experts will collaborate on strategies to promote sustainable development and address the urgent need for climate solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
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Fraunhofer ISE achieves 30.6% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem based on industry-standard bottom TOPCon cell
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COP30 Newsletter – PACJA – Panafrican Climate Justice Alliance
The Pre-COP30 event brought together Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the Global South to advocate for adaptation finance as a matter of survival, focusing on achieving the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) with locally-rooted indicators. Discussions highlighted the urgent need for financial support, technology transfer, and international cooperation to address the impacts of climate change in these regions. Other key issues raised included ensuring housing and fair compensation for communities affected by green projects, funding for young Black people in climate economies, and recognition of food sovereignty and security in climate policy.