Global Scans · Climate Action · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• [New] California's greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk disclosure mandates (SB 253 and SB 261, respectively) are likely to survive legal challenge. JD Supra
• [New] Climate change will continue to intensify extreme weather in 2026. ODI: Think change
• [New] Businesses should treat 2026 as a year to strengthen their resilience infrastructure - localize supply chains, prepare for future disclosure demands, and hard-wire climate risk into operations. Ivey Business School
• [New] Over 60% of European companies experienced significant supply chain disruptions in the past year, driven by geopolitics, climate events, logistics constraints, and growing regulatory complexity. SS Supply Chain Solutions (3SC)
• [New] The U.S. is moving to withdraw from global climate negotiations with dozens of international organizations, a step that could reshape how cross-border climate coordination, standards, and funding pathways operate. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of periods of extreme heat across Australia in the future. Mirage News
• [New] With resistance to current treatments rising, climate change increasing mosquito ranges, and political uncertainties jeopardizing global health commitments, the innovative PfSPZ-LARC2 Vaccine offers timely hope for millions. EurekAlert!
• [New] The Dutch pension fund PFZW has removed EUR 14.5 billion (USD 17 billion) in assets from BlackRock management, as well as EUR 15 billion from UK-based Legal & General, on the grounds that the AMs were not acting in PFZW's best interests with regards to climate change risk. Zero Carbon Analytics
• [New] S&P Global estimates that USD 60 trillion in cumulative investment will be needed in clean energy supply between now and 2050, presenting real financial opportunities while also reducing climate emissions. Zero Carbon Analytics
• [New] More than 90% of homeowners worry about sustaining climate-related damage to their home within the next 2-3 years, and 68% expect extreme weather events to increase in their area in 2026. Carrier Management
• [New] As global interconnectivity and reliance on technology expand, the need for data centers and digital infrastructure rises, which consumes more energy and water for cooling, thus contributing to climate risk. Actuarial Review Magazine
• [New] New York is considering a bill similar to California's Senate Bill 261 requiring climate-related financial risk disclosures. International Comparative Legal Guides International Business Reports
• [New] Developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts. Edie
• [New] AXA IM launches a core credit fund integrating climate transition risk, seeded with £400m from LifeSight and targeting £1bn by 2027, aligning pension capital with net-zero goals. ResponsibleUs
• [New] With another El Nino cycle expected in 2026, climate scientists are now concerned that coral reefs may not recover from the next blow. Daily Mail
• [New] Artificial intelligence, cyber insurance, and climate change / natural catastrophes will be the three most influential themes shaping the insurance industry in 2026. Voyageur Group
• [New] Local climate plans become procurement signals: East Sussex's 2025-30 plan and Brighton & Hove's annual carbon programme reporting show a shift toward measurable delivery. Sussex Innovation
• [New] While California temporarily halted a law requiring companies to publish narrative reports on their climate risks (SB 261), the mandate for hard emissions data (SB 253) remains on track for 2026. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] After all, Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, necessitating corporate planning for climate risk and disaster response. Alliance magazine
• [New] As the world faces urgent climate challenges, governments worldwide are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, positioning clean energy at the core of energy transitions. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] Women in the Global South are disproportionately negatively impacted by environmental threats & climate change. London School of Economics and Political Science

Last updated: 11 January 2026