Our Scans · (LF.13) Climate Action · Weekly Summary

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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] The Baku-Belem Roadmap could mobilize US$ 1.3 trillion / year by 2035, but only if new finance providers step up, concessional finance expands, and climate resilience becomes standard in financial decision-making. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] If Europe fails to address climate change, its economies and businesses will be less resilient, which translates into lost jobs, weakened competitiveness and a dysfunctional economy plagued by shocks. Climate KIC
• [New] Climate change is already driving a global health emergency, with over 540 000 people dying from extreme heat each year & 1 in 12 hospitals worldwide at risk of climate-related shutdowns. Current Affairs | Vision IAS
• [New] Some 3.6 billion people - almost half the world's population - are already severely threatened by the consequences of climate change: droughts, floods, extreme heat and growing food insecurity. Deutsche Welle
• [New] By uniting governments, cities, businesses, and communities globally to halve food waste by 2030 and keep food out of landfills, we can cut methane unlocking bold climate action and propelling humanity toward a future where food shortage and waste are history. Food Tank
• [New] Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil-fuel use will reach a record high in 2025 despite countries' pledges to begin lowering their climate pollution. Insurance Journal
• [New] Recognizing the escalating risks posed by climate change, including frequent heat waves, Indian companies are proactively integrating climate resilience and sustainability initiatives into their core business strategies. The Conference Board
• [New] Global fossil-fuel use could peak as soon as 2025, but only if all countries got on track to meet their climate goals. Reccessary
• [New] With climate-aligned home energy upgrades and appliance electrification, Australian households could save up to $2,000 a year, equating to average energy bills savings of as much as 50% per home. The Conversation
• [New] Climate change is already fueling a global health emergency, killing more than half a million people each year through extreme heat and threatening hospitals worldwide. UN News
• [New] World climate leaders now acknowledge that global warming will surpass the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set in the Paris climate agreement. Yahoo News
• [New] The Climate Action Tracker research group finds that warming could reach 2.6 C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century based on current policies - a figure which has barely changed over the past few years. BBC News
• [New] Climate change and fishery management restrictions could reduce global forage fish catches by nearly 20%, potentially causing a 35% decline in global fed aquaculture output - and more than 70% reductions for some high-value farmed species if alternative feed ingredients are not scaled. The National Law Review
• [New] Just five international oil and gas giants - ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies - are responsible for $5 trillion in projected climate damages based on their emissions since the Paris Agreement was adopted (between 2016 and 2025). Greenpeace International
• [New] Low gas prices, growing concerns over energy security and a global lack of ambitious climate policies will delay the peak of the fossil fuel era until at least 2050. Scientific American
• [New] Global temperatures are projected to reach 2.3-2.5 °C over the course of this century, if national climate plans are fully implemented, and 2.8 °C under current policies. United Nations
• [New] Countries advancing women's inclusion, justice, and security are better prepared to manage climate risks. Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
• [New] The commitment to making urban buses 90% zero-emission by 2030 accelerates the entire sector's transition toward climate neutrality. Avenga
• [New] The United Nations COP 30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, will test the political will of states to organize a phase-out of fossil fuels. Le Monde
• A lot of attention will be paid to sustainable crypto mining as the world understands the effects of climate. TechBullion
• Globally, hundreds of millions of people's homes and livelihoods will be destroyed by climate breakdown within decades. The Guardian
• More than 3,500 animal species are at risk of extinction because of factors including habitat alterations, natural resources being overexploited, and climate change. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Last updated: 17 November 2025