Tag: COP28

Setting the standard for transparency on climate change impacts

Stuart Mitchell

On the eve of the UN COP28 climate change summit, GRI has published draft versions of two standards that will be central to how organizations around the world commit to greater accountability for their climate change impacts. A public comment period is underway to seek global feedback on a proposed new GRI Topic Standard for Climate Change, as well as an updated GRI Energy Standard. Responding to emerging disclosure expectations on climate change, the key focus in the exposure drafts is on how organizations can cut their greenhouse gas (GHG)…

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Current climate adaptation funding falls light-years short, says WaterAid as UN publishes its Adaptation Gap Report

Stuart Mitchell

UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023, published recently, says that underfinanced, underprepared and inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed, with progress on climate adaptation slowing when it should be accelerating to catch up with these rising climate change impacts.  In response, Claire Seaward, Global Campaigns Director at WaterAid, said: “Current global funding for climate adaptation measures falls light-years short of where it needs to be. The most vulnerable countries are being forced to pay the bill for a crisis they have done the least to cause. “Adapting to…

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Is the Circular Economy prejudiced?

Stuart Mitchell

WRAP calls for policies to scale up UK’s circular economy and address inequality. UK circular economy dominated by men – only one in four jobs go to women. More women in lowest paid roles – predominately second-hand sales. WRAP calls for action to address inequality in the circular economy. On Gender Equality Day at COP28 – with the Guardian reporting that only 15 out of the 133 world leaders participating in this year’s COP28 are women (11%) – climate action NGO WRAP points to disturbing data from the Office of…

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COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum unveils key Partners, uniting to drive global climate action

Stuart Mitchell

The inaugural COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum, hosted by the COP28 Presidency on 1 and 2 December 2023 in parallel with the world leaders World Climate Action Summit, has announced key partnerships with leading global organizations, joining forces to drive global climate and nature action.  The Forum will convene 500 business and philanthropy leaders alongside policymakers to accelerate solutions and drive bolder results. This first of a kind multi-stakeholder engagement strategy for climate and nature is driven by the UAE’s ambition to host an inclusive climate conference that marshals…

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