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] PubMed Central classifies the emergence of an unknown pathogen, also known as Disease X, as a constant biological threat due to zoonotic spillovers, climate change and global travel. Yahoo Health
• [New] The convergence of Iran-related geopolitical tensions, El Nino climate disruptions, and drone militarization creates a perfect storm scenario unlikely to resolve within months. TheFinanceBulletins Media Group
• Earthly is on a mission to protect and restore 1% of the planet by 2030 through credible, high-integrity nature funding that benefits climate, biodiversity and people. earthly-org
• As climate volatility continues to threaten global food security, resilient soil structures will remain the ultimate insurance policy for crop yields. MENA Colleges
• Kew Gardens reduced its fossil-fuel consumption by more than a fifth across its sites last year, as it seeks to become climate-positive by 2030. Third SectorMainNet
• Regenerative agriculture will be a key adaptation and mitigation measure for climate change related to agricultural raw materials. FoodNavigator.com
• Carbon pricing could affect agricultural raw materials, with the estimated impact ranging from ¥0.9 bn-¥4.1bn under the Sustainable Scenario to ¥2.2 bn-¥8.1bn under the High Degradation & Climate Change Progression Scenario. FoodNavigator.com
• The success of CARIOQA could position Europe at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change while simultaneously showcasing the power of quantum technology in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Quantum Flagship
• Achieving an annual average 4% rate of energy efficiency improvements is a critical pillar of the International Energy Agency's net zero by 2050 scenario - a target that was adopted by 130 countries at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. CFA Institute
• Without climate change mitigation, fires will increase in all vegetation types by the end of the 21st century. Live Science
• People with lower incomes live in areas with the highest projected increases in premature death due to climate-driven extreme temperatures. www.elevancehealth.com
• Climate scientists are saying the incoming Super El Nino is likely to deliver more record breaking hot weather in 2027. / UK The Guardian
• Restoring wetlands is one of Europe's biggest climate opportunities. Horizon Magazine
• Stakeholders that proactively integrate forward-looking climate analytics into planning, underwriting, policy design and investment decisions will be better positioned to navigate a future defined by increased flooding, more severe drought and fewer but more damaging cyclones. Aon plc Global Media Relations
• Launched at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference, the Global Cooling Pledge unites about 75 countries and 70 non-state actors in the objective to cut down cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050, while ensuring equitable access to sustainable cooling solutions to address extreme heat. IIFIIR
• Catastrophic floods in Nepal may have resulted from a hazard cascade that may have been amplified by climate change. Live Science
• The Ministry of Climate Change & Environment created the UAE National Sustainable Consumption and Production Plan (2019-2030) to spur the shift to a circular economy at the federal level. Grc
• By 2040-2060, climate and environmental pressures have intensified beyond historical design assumptions. Indico at ESA / ESTEC (Indico)
• The critical role of advanced materials in the green transition, under the broader umbrella of the European Green Deal, has a long-term view targeting climate neutrality by 2050. Scientific Advice Mechanism
• The Japanese beverage giant's latest climate-risk assessment estimates that carbon pricing could add ¥43.8bn to packaging costs by 2050 under its Sustainable Scenario, which assumes a stronger global shift towards a low-carbon economy. FoodNavigator.com

Last updated: 27 September 2026