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] Without climate action, the death rates from non-optimal temperatures are projected to reach up to 65.79 per 100,000 people in the Gulf region by 2090. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] EPA's determination rescinds the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which found that climate pollution is a threat to public health and welfare. American Public Health Association
• [New] To lower and stabilize global temperatures after they exceed climate targets, negative emissions will be essential. Nature
• [New] El Nino events can have significant impacts on weather patterns and climate in California, including increased risk of drought, wildfires, and severe storms. National Today
• [New] Climate migration is on the rise, with projections suggesting that at the current pace, over 216 million people will be displaced within their own countries by 2050, further increasing demands on already strained public health systems. Nature
• [New] Investing just 1-2% of global GDP in climate adaptation by 2100 could prevent a decline in productivity of up to 34%. The Cool Down
• [New] The green hydrogen plant to be constructed in 2026 and 2027 just off of North Riverfront Drive aims to move Mankato's natural gas customers, and the industry overall, toward a more climate-friendly future. Mankato Free Press
• [New] Climate change could be a key area of cooperation between China and the United States, emphasizing the importance of the United States' participation, both technologically and diplomatically. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [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
• [New] By 2028 South Korea will mandate ISSB-aligned climate reporting for major companies, a move that further advances global alignment around consistent, investor-focused sustainability disclosures. We Mean Business Coalition
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Desk report: New Zealand's insurance sector is expected to expand steadily despite rising climate risks and economic pressures, with property and casualty premiums projected to reach $12.82 billion in 2026 and grow at a 9.12% compound annual growth rate to $19.84 billion by 2031. Insurance News Bangladesh
• [New] Climate models point to the possible formation of an El Nino in the second half of the year, which could affect South America's 2026/27 harvest. hEDGEpoint Global Markets
• [New] Keeping the Cerrado's wetlands functional could be critical to meeting global climate targets. Live Science
• [New] We who are here today feel that climate alarmism, based on non-serious, politicized science, is increasingly becoming a threat to the future of the world. Clintel
• [New] China released new climate and energy targets as part of its 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan, including goals to reduce carbon dioxide emissions intensity 3.8% in 2026 and 17% by 2030. ballotpedia
• [New] The European Union has committed to becoming climate neutral by 2050, which is leading to policies that discourage short-haul flights, restrict vehicle access in historic city centers, and impose higher taxes on high-emission tourism operations. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Achieving sustainable development and climate goals by 2030 requires roughly US$ 6.9 trillion in annual infrastructure investment worldwide. Highways Today
• [New] Organizations such as Climate Central and the National Weather Service continue to monitor trends and refine forecasts to help policymakers and leaders implement solutions that mitigate the risks that shifting patterns bring. Yahoo News
• [New] The UN's scrutiny of national climate plans signals imminent shifts in codes, procurement conditions, and finance that will influence sustainable construction strategies and accelerate decarbonising the built environment. Whole Life Carbon
• [New] Climate change could cause 14.5 million deaths by 2050 as a result of extreme weather events, including floods, droughts, heat waves, tropical storms, wildfires, and rising sea levels. Stanford Social Innovation Review

Last updated: 23 March 2026