The conference heard many announcements: Countries launched a package of 25 new collaborative actions in five key areas: power, road transport, steel, hydrogen and agriculture. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced a USD 3.1 billion plan to ensure everyone on the planet is protected by early warning systems within the next five years. The UN Secretary-General’s...Read More
The takeaways from Sharm el-Sheikh range from loss and damage to the 1.5°C target and World Bank reform. Damage and loss For nearly three decades, developing countries have sought financial assistance for loss and damage – money needed to rescue and rebuild the physical and social infrastructure of countries devastated by extreme weather. Finally reaching...Read More