Tag: Under2 Coalition

Under2 Coalition and Regions4 join forces to catalyse regional climate change action

Stuart Mitchell

The Under2 Coalition and Regions4 Network, representing over 200 ambitious states and regions around the world, have signed a new agreement to improve communications and advocacy for subnational governments. Following the announcement of the first-ever formal Local Climate Ambition Summit at COP28, this most recent agreement between the two long-time partners strengthens leadership of states and regions in stepping up on climate action. It sheds a light on the fact that many subnational governments are struggling to cope with climate impacts now and need to share solutions to cut emissions…

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Under2 Coalition Net Zero Progress Report 2022

Stuart Mitchell

The results of the first analysis of data submitted in 2021 to the Under2 Ambition Tracker have been released, highlighting the collective commitments and actions of 62 state and regional governments, including 52 members of the Under2 Coalition. Download the report below to read more. This report demonstrates momentum among states and regions worldwide, with clear progress on net zero emissions goals and legislation. As ever it also highlights where action is urgently needed to reduce future, damaging temperature rises. Today’s findings indicate that: The number of states and regions…

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Punjab joins Under2 Coalition to adopt sustainable development pathways

Stuart Mitchell

Punjab has recently joined the Under2 Coalition, becoming the sixth Indian state to be a part of this international network of states and regions committed to aligning their climate action plan with the Paris Agreement.  Punjab, popularly referred to as the ‘food bowl of India,’ provides around 40% of India’s surplus food stocks. However, climate change poses grave threats to the overall agricultural production of Punjab. Experts suggest that a 1°C rise could reduce crop production by around 3% to 7%. These projections will only increase if global temperatures climb by…

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All states and regions must commit to net zero emissions now to fight climate change

Stuart Mitchell

The leaders of major states and regions, including California, Chungnam Province and Catalonia, are calling on their counterparts worldwide to adopt net zero emissions targets now to tackle the effects of climate change. So far only 9% of states and regions in the largest emitting countries have made such commitments and much more is needed to keep temperature rises to 1.5 degrees. Following major climate announcements from national governments at President Biden’s Leaders’ Summit last week, attention is shifting to the role of state and regional governments, which control many…

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New peer forum series supports governments to accelerate the zero emission vehicle transition

Stuart Mitchell

Governments at the national, state and regional, and city level from around the world are leading the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). Realising the benefits that ZEVs bring not only to the climate, but to economic and public health systems, governments are developing and delivering solutions to tackle one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution globally – the transport sector. Through the Under2 Coalition’s ZEV Community – a project that brings together all levels of government to share and learn about ZEV initiatives –…

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