We’ve seen laudable commitments on sustainable finance. But numerous gaps need to be addressed before the financial system will fully play a central role in a sustainable future
SDG 13
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Communities must drive climate action
Climate — Global
Communities, not bureaucracies, will be the driving force to turn the aspirations of the Paris Agreement into reality
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Strengthening forests: our long-term carbon sinks
Climate — Europe, Global
Land-based carbon sinks should play a bigger role in national and international climate action planning
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A new trustee for the global commons
Climate — Global
27 years after its operations were suspended, a reimagined UN Trusteeship Council could find new purpose as a force for action on climate change
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Developing the climate citizens of tomorrow
Climate — Global
Never has education been more vital as a force for positive change. Learning must inspire and empower the next generation to tackle climate change head on
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Reliable climate monitoring is essential for SDG success
Climate — Global
COP26 will inspire new efforts to reach the ambitious SDG targets by 2030. Earth observation data from Copernicus will help us achieve these goals
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Unlocking the power of knowledge for climate action
Climate — Global
We are fortunate to possess an abundance of data that alerts us to the nature and potential impact of climate threats and that can also guide our response. We are not effectively using this knowledge. The human barriers slowing progress must be removed
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Innovating with green hydrogen in the United Arab Emirates
Energy — Middle East and Northern Africa
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is using green hydrogen to accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon economy
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Data and statistics are key to climate action
Climate — Global
Without accurate data on emissions, we cannot take actions to curb them – countries must do more on monitoring and reporting
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Empowering women for nature-based climate action
Climate — Global, Middle East and Northern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Nature-based solutions are increasingly recognized as a critical part of climate action. Key to their success will be the greater involvement of women
