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] Strengthening Turkey's climate policy framework could significantly reduce its CBAM exposure. gmfus
• [New] As the world grapples with climate change, pollution, and growing energy needs, green technology will only become more critical. Global Radiance Review
• [New] Nearly 11% of the global population lives in low-lying coastal areas directly exposed to climate-related hazards. Turkiye
• [New] At current rates, just under 10% of the world's oceans will be protected by 2030 - a far cry from what scientists say is needed to stop the loss of marine biodiversity, stem the climate crisis, and protect communities that rely on oceans for food and livelihoods. Conservation International
• [New] On the bright side, AI has the potential to unlock insights that could help reduce GHG emissions by 5% to 10% by 2030 and significantly bolster climate-related adaptation and resilience initiatives. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] The 2026 polar vortex disruption is a stark reminder that the effects of climate change are no longer a distant threat, but a tangible reality that we must address with urgency and innovation. CAS Services News
• [New] Switzerland's investment in hydrovoltaics aligns with its broader climate goals, which include a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. GSAP News
• [New] EU producers and importers will fully pay for embedded emissions, aligning CBAM with Europe's climate targets. Coolset
• [New] Only 14% of cities meet WHO standards while climate change and monitoring gaps threaten public health. Environmental Protection
• [New] Large-scale water shortages are projected by 2050, potentially affecting 5 billion people due to climate change, population growth, and pollution. Ipsum
• [New] Climate-related risks are amplifying, with natural catastrophes projected to exceed $100 billion in insured losses annually due to severe events, like wildfires and floods, prompting tighter underwriting and higher premiums in vulnerable regions. Los Angeles Times
• [New] While the climate crisis might have some effect on bringing unusually colder weather in certain regions, the number of record-breaking heatwaves is greatly outpacing the number of cold weather events as the planet continues to heat up. The Guardian
• [New] The ND-GAIN Country Index quantifies countries' vulnerability to climate change as well as their ability to adapt. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] An Asian company could see a return of USD11 for every dollar invested in resilience measures to mitigate physical climate risks. FedEx
• [New] Businesses that do not build resilience to climate risks could, in some scenarios, lose up to 7% of their earnings every year by 2035. FedEx
• [New] ADB is committed to providing $1 billion in financing to Bhutan from 2024 to 2028, supporting climate-resilient infrastructure, trade, public finance, and human development. Asian Development Bank
• Moody's analysis highlights the significant economic impact of physical climate risks, potentially leading to a global economic loss of 17% of GDP by 2050 if current policies persist. Environmental Finance
• We see increasing potential across Asia-Pacific, emerging markets and parts of Europe as investors are increasingly calling for transition-labelled finance to support credible decarbonization strategies in hard-to-abate sectors and address the $2.4 trillion annual climate mitigation gap by 2030. Environmental Finance
• The rise in headline inflation to 2.1% in 2028 is mainly attributed to a significant increase in energy inflation, driven by climate transition-related fiscal measures and, in particular, the introduction of ETS2, which is seen to push headline inflation up by 0.2 percentage points. European Central Bank
• By 2026, over 60% of agricultural losses may be linked to climate volatility and biosecurity threats worldwide. Farmonaut
• As institutions enter the 2026 SREP cycle, the ECB is signaling a shift from remediation to enforcement in respect of unresolved climate-risk deficiencies. JD Supra
• Executive Summary The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a stark reminder that fossil fuels - a major contributor to climate change - are highly vulnerable to geopolitical risks. The Conference Board

Last updated: 29 March 2026