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] If the endangerment finding falls, the US loses its primary tool for regulating greenhouse gases: no future administration, however committed to climate action, will have the authority to act. youth4planet
• [New] China has revised the definition of carbon intensity to include industrial process emissions, which will give China space to emit a bit more CO2 while meeting the 2030 climate commitment. youth4planet
• [New] With climate change becoming an unavoidable reality, the UK is predicted to face more frequent and severe weather conditions, including higher rainfall and more intense storms. Bauer Media Group
• [New] In all, 22-39% of the global population is projected to be out of the human climate niche by 2080-2100, if current climate policies persist. Cambridge Core
• [New] Landmark climate advisory opinions issued in 2025 will prompt both regulation and litigation targeted at corporates in 2026. Informed Insurance
• [New] In terms of climate and sustainability, the UAE is the first Gulf state to announce a net-zero emissions target for 2050, likely due to the visible and pressing effects of rising temperatures on its tourism sector. BTI 2026
• [New] Amid the growing realities of climate volatility and environmental disruption, insurers and reinsurers are taking centre stage as strategic enablers of resilience across Asia's interconnected business ecosystems. Asia Insurance Review
• [New] BaFin is deepening its reviews of physical climate risks (notably for non-life insurers and regionally concentrated banks), stepping up greenwashing controls and preparing to enforce sustainability reporting under the German CSRD implementation law. PwC Legal Germany
• [New] The water crisis that could change everything in 2026 has already begun; it's not just about the climate, it affects technology, raises product prices, and can halt entire companies without warning. CPG Click Oil and Gas
• [New] In 2024, research by academics at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research bucked the trend for conservative forecasts, estimating that unchecked climate change could slash global output by nearly 20% by 2050, and more than 60% by the end of the century. IPE
• [New] The next five years will be essential for accelerating climate adoption, adaptation, and resilience, as climate risks increasingly call for raising funds to support operational policy actions. Outlook Business
• [New] If global momentum on climate change continues to weaken, the carbon tax rate by 2030 could be on the lower end of the $50 to $80 range per tonne of emissions. ST
• [New] AI could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 1.5-4% by 2030, reinforcing its role as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change. KnowESG
• [New] The DNR argues that the additional 12 gigawatts of onshore wind capacity until 2030 is a good signal, but is not enough to reach the legal climate targets. Clean Energy Wire
• [New] A climate hazard in one region can potentially impact suppliers, delay shipping, and damage logistics infrastructure - which could cause disruptions across global supply chains. FedEx
• [New] Corporate boards that integrated climate and energy risk into standard capital planning cycles outperformed peers on total shareholder return by a meaningful margin over three-year periods. Environment+Energy Leader
• [New] The US and China, the world's two largest emitters, are scheduled to renew their bilateral climate agreement, which will be a key indicator of international cooperation going forward. ROTARY Eco Club
• Strengthening Turkey's climate policy framework could significantly reduce its CBAM exposure. gmfus
• As the world grapples with climate change, pollution, and growing energy needs, green technology will only become more critical. Global Radiance Review
• Nearly 11% of the global population lives in low-lying coastal areas directly exposed to climate-related hazards. Turkiye
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 05 April 2026