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] Strengthening Turkey's climate policy framework could significantly reduce its CBAM exposure. gmfus
• [New] As the world grapples with climate change, pollution, and growing energy needs, green technology will only become more critical. Global Radiance Review
• [New] The 2026 polar vortex disruption is a stark reminder that the effects of climate change are no longer a distant threat, but a tangible reality that we must address with urgency and innovation. CAS Services News
• [New] Repealing the Endangerment Finding and clean vehicle standards will increase climate pollution by as much as 18 billion metric tons - about three times the total amount emitted by the U.S. in 2025 - resulting in as many as 58,000 early deaths and 37 million more asthma attacks by 2055. Vital Signs
• [New] 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
• [New] Developed by BEAMA, the UK's trade association for manufacturers in the electrotechnical sector, the new 2050 Connected Climate Commitment aims to enhance value chain collaboration on decarbonization and responsible resource use. Edie
• [New] Only 14% of cities meet WHO standards while climate change and monitoring gaps threaten public health. Environmental Protection
• [New] The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has made clear that to limit global warming to 1.5 °C, global emissions must halve by 2030. ConstructionPlacements
• [New] Large-scale water shortages are projected by 2050, potentially affecting 5 billion people due to climate change, population growth, and pollution. Ipsum
• [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 climate crisis will disproportionately affect food systems in poorer nations, widening the gap between the most and least vulnerable countries. The Guardian
• [New] Climate-related risks are amplifying, with natural catastrophes projected to exceed $100 billion in insured losses annually due to severe events, like wildfires and floods, prompting tighter underwriting and higher premiums in vulnerable regions. Los Angeles Times
• [New] By understanding past ice thickness and movement patterns, scientists can improve computer models used to predict how Antarctica's ice sheets may respond to future climate change. ScienceDaily
• [New] The nuclear heat plant represents a novel approach to leveraging the climate-friendly potential of nuclear energy to tackle one of the most significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions: heavy industry. M T C News
• [New] Nearly half of APAC firms are highly exposed to multiple climate hazards, such as cyclones and coastal floods, compared to the global average of 40%. FedEx
• [New] Businesses that do not build resilience to climate risks could, in some scenarios, lose up to 7% of their earnings every year by 2035. FedEx
• [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

Last updated: 30 March 2026