Climate Change Solutions Update

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  • Blog: Introducing The Climate Carrot podcast

    The Climate Centre has launched The Climate Carrot podcast, which explores climate science, practice, and policy through storytelling and human experience. The podcast features stories of communities, young people, scientists, and humanitarian actors working together to address climate challenges. It highlights cross-sector collaboration on climate and water resilience, emphasizing the significance of partnerships and trust in transforming climate risks into practical solutions. The goal of the podcast is to inspire action and curiosity by sharing global stories of climate action.

    https://www.climatecentre.org/16930/blog-introducing-the-climate-carrot-podcast/

  • Just Transition in net zero strategies: Beyond risk, towards value creation

    Integrating just transition principles into net zero strategies is crucial for enhancing portfolio resilience and reducing risk, as highlighted by the IIGCC's guidance. By treating just transition as both a risk factor and a value-creation driver, investors can better deliver their net zero goals with support from communities and stakeholders. The guidance provides practical levers and tools for integrating just transition considerations into investment strategies, helping investors manage risks, protect returns, and unlock decarbonization pathways. Three recommended action areas for investors include setting internal direction, shifting asset alignment, and influencing the external environment to contribute to resilient portfolios and credible net zero pathways. Engagement with various stakeholders is essential for shaping national transition strategies and removing barriers to scaling socially inclusive climate investments.

    https://www.iigcc.org/insights/just-transition-in-net-zero-strategies-risk-value

  • Environmental Integrity, Sustainable Development and Safeguards

    The paper offers technical assistance to Pacific Alliance government representatives on environmental integrity, sustainable development, and safeguards in carbon market activities, aiming to help them grasp key principles and their practical implementation. This support is crucial for advancing climate solutions and ensuring the effectiveness of carbon market initiatives in the region. By providing guidance on these critical aspects, the paper equips decision-makers with the knowledge and tools needed to promote sustainable development and environmental protection through carbon market activities. This collaboration between experts and government officials is essential for driving progress towards a more sustainable and resilient future in the Pacific Alliance countries.

    https://www.goldstandard.org/publications/environmental-integrity-sustainable-development-and-safeguards-an-introduction

  • Environmental News Network – Global Atlas Will Track Human and Climate Impact on River Systems

    Stefano Galelli's DARE project, funded by a $5 million grant from Schmidt Sciences, aims to create a comprehensive global record of how human impact has altered river systems over the past 75 years. Using satellite data and computational modeling, the project will track changes in river discharge, sediment transport, temperature, and fish biodiversity. Through the Virtual Institute for Earth's Water program, the goal is to provide climate solutions experts with a definitive account of the planet's freshwater resources, aiding in the development of effective strategies for sustainable water management.

    https://www.enn.com/articles/77877-global-atlas-will-track-human-and-climate-impact-on-river-systems

  • Water bankruptcy: how fossil fuels are destroying the world’s water supply

    The world is facing a global water bankruptcy crisis driven by forces such as fossil fuel extraction, industrial agriculture, and an economic system that exploits nature for profit. Climate change, fueled by the burning of fossil fuels, is intensifying the water collapse, leading to irreversible loss of water resources. Global warming is causing increased evaporation, droughts, floods, and water shortages, threatening water supplies for billions of people. The solution proposed is to end fossil fuel expansion, phase out coal, oil, and gas, invest in clean energy and resilient water systems, and set binding limits on industrial water extraction to prioritize people, justice, and a sustainable planet.

    https://350.org/water-bankruptcy-how-fossil-fuels-are-destroying-the-worlds-water-supply/

  • A new UN climate resolution is a ‘credibility test’ of the global rule of law

    Vanuatu is leading negotiations at the UN for a new climate resolution based on a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice, aiming to affirm legal duties for states to combat climate change and seek reparations for failing to do so. Despite challenges, including changes to language around fossil fuel phase-out and setting up an international register of climate damage, Vanuatu is working to pass a resolution that strengthens climate action and advances climate justice. The resolution is seen as a test of the international legal system's credibility and has been referenced in various climate litigation cases worldwide, emphasizing state legal duties to address climate change and help vulnerable communities adapt. Mary Robinson urges governments to support the resolution, emphasizing solidarity with Vanuatu and the international rule of law, with the goal of securing unanimous agreement by Earth Day on 22 April.

    https://drilled.media/news/un-icj

  • Heat Watch Surat: Community Heat Mapping in Surat, India

    The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) based at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC is dedicated to reducing the impact of disasters and promoting climate resilience. By supporting countries in developing and implementing disaster risk management strategies, the GFDRR plays a crucial role in funding and implementing climate adaptation projects worldwide. Its work is essential in building resilience to the impacts of climate change, making it a key player in global climate solutions efforts.

    https://www.gfdrr.org/en/feature-story/heat-watch-surat-community-heat-mapping-surat-india

  • Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns

    The climate crisis exacerbates water shortages and lack of sanitation, disproportionately affecting women and girls who are responsible for collecting water in many rural households. The UN is urging countries to address this imbalance and ensure equal access to water for women, as poor sanitation also hinders women's health, education, and economic opportunities. World Vision charity highlights the importance of toilets and good hygiene for overall community well-being, with successful projects in places like Rumate, Kenya empowering women to improve infrastructure, health, and economic prospects. By addressing these challenges and harmful social norms, entire communities can benefit from improved health, education, and economic opportunities.

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/19/women-and-girls-bearing-brunt-of-water-shortages-globally-un-warns

  • COP30 Presidency releases Executive Report and outlines next steps to accelerate global climate implementation

    The COP30 Presidency released the Executive Report of the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Belém, outlining key outcomes and commitments for global climate action. COP30 marked a decisive moment for international climate cooperation with the adoption of 56 decisions by consensus, including commitments to develop Roadmaps for transitioning away from fossil fuels, halting deforestation, and mobilizing climate finance. The outcomes of COP30 highlight the essential role of international cooperation in addressing climate change and emphasize the need for continued engagement from governments, businesses, and civil society to achieve meaningful climate solutions.

    https://unfccc.int/news/cop30-presidency-releases-executive-report-and-outlines-next-steps-to-accelerate-global-climate

  • Black Climate Week Celebrated Locally-Led Solutions

    The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium launched the Environment and Climate Justice Fund during Black Climate Week 2026 to support organizations advocating for environmental and climate justice for Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth in the South. By investing in these organizations, the fund aims to build climate resilience in communities most affected by environmental pollution and climate change. Emphasizing joy as both resilience and resistance, the initiative seeks to create a future where communities have the resources and power to thrive amid climate challenges. This focus on centering Black women and girls in climate solutions highlights the importance of addressing environmental injustices in marginalized communities.

    https://thesolutionsproject.org/black-climate-week-celebrated-locally-led-solutions/