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According to the IPCC, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere is directly linked to the average global temperature on Earth, and the concentration has been rising steadily. The most abundant greenhouse gas, accounting for about two-thirds of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, is largely the product of burning fossil fuels. 

There is alarming evidence that important tipping points, leading to irreversible changes in major ecosystems and the planetary climate system, may already have been reached or passed. One of the most urgent challenges facing countries across the world today is how to achieve economic prosperity and development while also combating climate change.

The Paris climate change agreement commits nations to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with countries pledging to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions – through a combination of mitigation and adaptation measures – by 2030. 

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SolarPower Europe, Carbon Intelligence, Solarcentury

As solar PV is projected to be the primary force towards decarbonisation and combating climate change, it is important to consider the social and environmental impacts of solar deployment beyond the TeraWatt scale. Leading players across the PV industry are evaluating how to integrate environmental… Read More

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https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/03/26/biomass-carbon-climate-politics-477620

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https://ukcop26.org/climate-development-ministerial-chairs-summary/

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IDB Invest, UN Global Compact

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Climate Bonds Initiative(CBI)

Second Webinar in the Climate Bonds Initiative's regional series. The opportunities that transition finance offers the Asia-Pacific region. An expert panel will discuss the characteristics of a transition label, its future role in regional #climatefinance markets & investment… Read More

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