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] To meet global climate goals and deliver energy for all, clean energy investment must more than triple by 2030, and much of it must go to emerging and developing economies. United Nations
• [New] Key drivers behind the growth of ESG and sustainable finance include: Climate Change and Environmental Risks: Increasing frequency of extreme weather events, carbon regulations, and global climate commitments have made environmental risks financially material. TradingView
• [New] Climate change poses a critical threat to forest ecosystems, particularly in biodiversity hotspots such as the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Nature
• [New] 2026 will see increased pressure on companies to ensure that climate and ESG data are consistent, traceable, and subject to internal or external assurance. Net Zero Compare
• [New] The EU, its Member States and the private sector should invest €70 billion per year until 2050 in climate adaptation, to reduce exposure to increasing climate hazards and improve resilience. Climate Action
• [New] The Philippines is increasing its insurance buffer against climate-related shocks, with higher penetration, rising property premiums, and a broader mix of catastrophe risk solutions emerging as severe weather events affect Asia. Insurance Business
• [New] Climate change could expose more than 1 billion people to food crises by 2100, a new study using an AI model shows. Insurance Journal
• [New] Thailand accelerated its climate targets, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, 15 years ahead of its original goal. https://www.bangkokpost.com
• [New] Global coral loss, fisheries disruption and coastal infrastructure destruction are estimated to cost $2 trillion annually, fundamentally changing how we measure climate finance. Investable Oceans
• [New] Alterra, a climate investment fund that is deploying the UAE's initial $30 billion commitment to catalyze $250 billion for sustainable investments by 2030. JD Supra
• [New] The urgency for climate adaptation in developing economies is staggering, with annual funding needs projected to hit $300 billion by 2030 to safeguard infrastructure, agriculture, and water systems from climate impacts. Council Fire
• [New] Climate-related transition risks are the most immediate threat facing global organizations, in the next five years, outpacing both physical and nature-related risks. Risilience
• [New] Climate-driven CAT events remain a top concern as losses continue to challenge the P & C industry, so 2026 will demand an even more forward-looking approach to catastrophe underwriting, pricing and mitigation. Markel
• [New] Insurance regulators in the US and Bermuda are ramping up their focus on emerging risks and insurer practices, especially around climate change and the use of AI. Markel
• [New] Physical climate risks such as extreme heat, flooding and storms are already causing direct economic losses across sectors, particularly where infrastructure and supply chains were designed for a more stable climate. Climate Tech Venture Review
• [New] The energy transition is likely to spur substantial global employment growth - one of the fastest expanding sectors globally - signalling economic opportunity alongside climate action. Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposium
• [New] Greenland's 10% global freshwater reserves, mostly frozen, represent strategic assets amid 40% demand-supply gap by 2030 and climate-induced scarcity. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] The US exit from the Paris Agreement and UNFCCC could lead to a realignment of priorities, with other major economies like the European Union and China, and even African regional players, taking on key roles in driving climate action. ISS Africa
• [New] Climate change will shrink many seaweed habitats by the end of the century, with some regions losing more than 10% of their species and experiencing major declines in seagrass and brown seaweed beds. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [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

Last updated: 26 January 2026