Our Scans · (LF.13) 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] Climate change will likely result in substantial changes in distributions and abundances of terrestrial arthropods in Southern Greenland. PubMed
• [New] Climate change is the biggest threat to global food systems. Farmonaut
• [New] The IPCC's most optimistic mitigation pathways for 2050 rely on climate-smart agriculture, a framework that continues to incorporate synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and genetically modified seeds. KevinMD.com
• [New] If the climate crisis persists and global temperature increases 4 °C above pre-industrial levels, up to 98% of European ski resorts will be left without enough snow. Noticias Ambientales
• [New] Climate change has increased the likelihood or severity of drought events in many parts of the world, causing reduced agricultural yields, drinking water shortages, increased wildfire risk, loss of lives and economic damages. United Nations
• [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] 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] Global Risks and Resilience will keep working with governments, negotiating groups and regional blocs to integrate climate risk into development planning. ODI: Think change
• [New] Climate change will continue to intensify extreme weather in 2026. ODI: Think change
• [New] Climate change threatens copper mines, which require steady water supplies but are often located in drought-risk regions. The Register
• [New] Energy Sector: Reliance on hydroelectric power remains a vulnerability, but 2026 sees increased diversification into solar and coal projects (notably a $900M investment from Amsons Group) to mitigate future climate shocks. Mpelembe Network
• [New] Any restrictions on travel or the participation of US researchers could significantly delay the release of the next set of IPCC reports, including potentially its mitigation report - a key document guiding governments on how to tackle climate change. Yahoo News Australia
• [New] Retrofitting demand for energy efficiency creates substantial opportunities, with the UK Green Building Council estimating that meeting climate goals requires a workforce of 500,000. EIN Presswire
• [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] 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] Global data centers are projected to consume more electricity than Japan by 2030, a shift that turns voluntary climate investments into a core business requirement for securing 24/7 energy supplies. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Developing countries will need between $310bn and $365bn per year by 2035 to adapt to climate impacts. Edie
• [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] As countries update climate commitments, stronger targets will be critical to protecting habitats worldwide. Audubon
• [New] The ocean is the planet's largest carbon sink, the backbone of global trade, a critical source of food and energy, and the frontline of climate vulnerability. Countercurrents
• [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
• The EU Green Deal is positioning wind as both a climate solution and a strategic industry, supporting around 300,000 jobs today and projected to become Europe's largest power source by 2027. Financier Worldwide
• Corporations are facing headwinds from climate change, with up to 5% to 25% EBITDA at risk by 2050. MHL News

Last updated: 12 January 2026