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] As the world grapples with mounting climate and ecological challenges, Vietnam's voice - grounded in both vulnerability and ambition - offers a compelling call for collaborative solutions. Vietnamnet.vn
• [New] Against the backdrop of global climate change and digital transformation in urban planning, enhancing community risk perception capabilities and developing the potential of community technology empowerment have become important issues in responding to sudden disasters and long-term risks. Nature
• [New] Many AI climate tools are trained on data from wealthy geographies, making them less effective - or even counterproductive - in the Global South, where climate vulnerability is highest. Forbes
• [New] The global food system and the future of agriculture is increasingly fragile and at risk, and it requires collective action to transform it in the face of increasing climate pressures, soil degradation, water scarcity and extreme weather events. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Alberta's regulatory modernization and favorable climate enhance TAC's long-term prospects, with price ceilings expected to rise and natural cooling benefits for data centers. Seeking Alpha
• [New] Already, countries around the world are fast-tracking new energy development, often at the risk of climate goals. oilprice.com
• [New] The Todoli Citrus Foundation is a nonprofit venture and the largest private collection of citrus in the world with more than 500 varieties, and its owners think the rare fruit could hold the genetic secrets to growing citrus groves that can deal with climate change. The Guardian
• [New] As climate change reshapes the planet in its own ways, many creatures will, increasingly, have to move in order to survive. Yale Climate Connections
• [New] As climate change continues to snowball, Greenland has served as a natural laboratory for Earth's climate system, allowing scientists to reconstruct the past, monitor the present, and predict the future of Earth's climate. High North News
• [New] By 2050, up to half of the current coffee-growing land may no longer be viable due to a changing climate. Worth
• [New] The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC AR6) states with high confidence that extreme sea level events, which can lead to coastal flooding, will become more intense and frequent over the twenty-first century in almost all regions of the world. Nature
• [New] While the UAE possesses advanced meteorological data and hazard mapping systems, the creation of a unified open-access climate risk platform could support insurers and financial institutions in more accurately pricing risk and incentivising resilience-focused investments. Emirati Times
• [New] The impacts of climate change are occurring sooner than expected, but governments and businesses continue to underestimate the risks, which could add up to trillions of dollars in economic losses by 2050. New Scientist
• [New] The urgent need to fortify against climate impacts - which will be severe even with 1.5 C of warming - is thrown into sharp relief by the draft IPCC report's projections of the dollar damage rising temperatures will inflict on virtually every sector of society. The Daily Star
• [New] The higher the temperature rise, the higher the costs of shielding society against climate cataclysm, warns the IPCC, the world's top climate science authority. The Daily Star
• [New] In 2026, the rigorous integration of climate issues, catalyzed by CSRD, will determine not only the financial resilience of organizations but also their long-term survival in a rapidly evolving economy. ClimateSeed
• [New] 2026 will be the year climate risk assessments move from a reporting function to a strategic one, and adaptation becomes a huge opportunity. ESG News
• [New] With 2025 set to be another record year for emissions, 2026 will likely be another costly year for physical climate risks, disrupting operations and supply chains, raising the cost of doing business and insurance premiums, and shifting supply chains. ESG News
• [New] In 2026, expect more AI sustainability startups to bring new solutions, and for companies to utilize existing AI for better weather forecasting, simpler reporting, and to democratize information on how to mitigate climate risks. ESG News
• [New] Starting in 2026, thousands of U.S. companies will be required to disclose climate-related information for the first time. ESG News
• [New] The 2,000 most influential companies in the world could collectively mobilise US$ 1.3 trillion of investment for climate action. CSO Futures
• [New] As population and climate pressures mount, integrating irrigation automation with advanced analytics and AI will remain a key for future-ready farming-delivering precision, profit, and planet-positive impact. Farmonaut
• [New] Nearly half of US counties - 42% - now face both above-median climate risk and increasing home insurance costs, with the most acute pressures in parts of California, Florida, New York, and Texas. Climate Proof

Last updated: 19 January 2026