C2ES VP for International Strategies Kaveh Guilanpour @guilanpour.bsky.social joined @cgtn.bsky.social to share expectations heading into #COP30 in #Belém youtu.be/1YKpOjp_XME?...

While much work remains to be done, the Paris Agreement has catalyzed significant global #climateaction that should be celebrated at #COP30. C2ES’s paper highlights key achievements in detail 👉 www.c2es.org/document/10-...

On the omission of fossil fuels in the final #COP30 text, @guilanpour.bsky.social said: "The issue we had is that the negotiations were split about 50/50. So you had roughly 80 or so countries that were in favor of having a roadmap on fossil fuels & 80 that were completely against it." n.pr/4iBJJ1c

🎙️Ahead of COP30, we're interviewing thought leaders in the climate world about what the future of climate diplomacy should look like. The second guest in this mini-series is Kaveh Guilanpour, Vice President for International Strategies at C2ES. 🎧 soundcloud.com/chathamhouse...

Decades to build an international order based on the UN charter, human rights and the rule of law.

Did you know that getting just 24 hours’ notice of an impending hazardous event could reduce damage by 30%? Investing in these systems is an efficient and cost-effective way to save lives, livelihoods and predict climate-related disasters. Explore info: www.unep.org/topics/clima...

Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe – major report

Europe’s first ecosystem to become a legal person is now a UN World Restoration Flagship! Thanks to citizen action and government leadership, Spain's Mar Menor lagoon is being restored after years of pollution. Here's how: www.decadeonrestoration.org/ecosystems-r... #GenerationRestoration

According to a leaked internal memo, Secretary General António Guterres is reportedly considering responding to the UN budget crisis with a number of measures designed to cut costs and improve efficiency. In this new blog we consider a way forward. ⬇️ www.c2es.org/2025/05/refo...

🌏 The #ClimateSDGSynergy Conference is back for its 6th edition! Join global leaders in Copenhagen (May 27-28) to drive action on climate & SDGs. Stay informed: bit.ly/42Rf22l

President Lula's has proposed to establish a 'climate change council'. In the run up to #COP30, this latest @c2es.bsky.social paper considers: ➡️ the arguments in favour of, and against, establishing a new body ➡️ how it might be done ➡️ what its functions could be ⬇️

Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

We’ve tracked the mandates under the #UNFCCC through to #COP30. ➡️ www4.unfccc.int/sites/Submis... It’s almost 200 pages. Hard to imagine any country could stay on top of all of this. Hard to see how all this can deliver a coherent message of progress to outside world. Time for reform?

Together for a just and lasting peace, together with Ukraine.

Climate myths are everywhere. In this 🧵, we bust 8 of the most common ones. 👇

BP, the energy giant, on Wednesday said it would increase spending on oil and gas while sharply paring back investments on various forms of clean energy.

The UK is right to increase spending on defence. But funding it though further cuts to overseas aid is lamentable. It will make the world — and therefore the UK — less safe.

80% of germans said no to afd. that’s one hell of a mandate against afd platform.

Well 🇦🇪🇧🇷🇺🇸🇺🇾🇨🇭🇬🇧🇳🇿🇦🇩🇱🇨🇪🇨🇿🇼🇸🇬🇲🇭 for submitting new climate targets ('NDCs') by 10 February deadline. It is disappointing that so few have come forward on time, particularly among the major polluters. For what is required in the NDCs that the remaining 180 or so countries must come forward with, see: ⬇️

In 2004, it took the world a year to add a gigawatt of solar power — now it takes a day

'Blaming the [Paris Agreement] for inadequacies in global climate action is akin to a bad driver blaming their car for a crash. A better car is not the answer: getting better at driving is.' - @guilanpour.bsky.social

The world is set to add a huge 5,500 GW of renewable capacity between now & 2030 — even outperforming governments' own national targets This is equal to the current total power capacity of China, India, the US & the EU combined More in Renewables 2024 → https://iea.li/42DzwLA

china surpassing renewable energy expectations in 2024: 45.2% increase in solar capacity, 18% in wind (both new records)

The Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T in climate finance was launched at COP29. This paper explores: 🌍 What might the guiding principles of the Roadmap be? 🌎 How can the roadmap process be made as effective as possible? 🌏 What lessons can be learned from past experiences? #COP30 #NCQG ⬇️

COP29 has resulted in more commentary than usual as to whether the Paris Agreement is working. This new @c2es.bsky.social paper suggests that the design of the #ParisAgreement is not the problem, and if we want a transformative outcome from #COP30 then perhaps a change of approach is needed. ⬇️

Statement on President Trump’s intention to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.

COP29 delivered on its two main objectives: adoption of a New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance and finalization of the outstanding elements of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on carbon markets. But several important issues were left open. Read @c2es.bsky.social #COP29 summary ⬇️

I fear there is deep truth here.

With one month to go for all countries to submit new Paris Agreement climate targets ('NDCs'), four countries have stepped up already. Only 190 or so to come! ➡️ unfccc.int/NDCREG

It’s time for THE charger. Today, the USB-C becomes officially the common standard for charging new mobile electronic devices in the EU. It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need! #DigitalEU

Southeast Asia’s emissions & GDP have been rising in tandem Today’s policy settings could loosen this link, but the region's emissions are still set to grow 35% by 2050 Electrification, clean fuels & efficiency can help move to a more sustainable path → https://iea.li/3Da9u8i