The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is preparing to release a special report that focuses on the intersection of climate change and urban environments. Notably, this report will feature a majority-women authorship team, marking a significant milestone in the IPCC’s publication history.
In related news, a recent infographic sheds light on how “digital sequence information” can be instrumental in generating funds for biodiversity conservation. Additionally, an explainer examines the potential impacts of China’s renewable pricing reforms on its climate objectives.
A guest post highlights the anticipated expansion of the global “water gap” as a consequence of climate change. Furthermore, data indicates that clean energy made a remarkable contribution of 10% to China’s GDP in 2024.
In the realm of agriculture, an interactive map has been developed to illustrate the adverse effects of extreme weather on crop production. This map features over 100 news stories from the years 2023-2024, demonstrating how floods in Brazil, hurricanes in Jamaica, and droughts affecting rice production in Sri Lanka have wreaked havoc on agriculture.
In the Global South, a new climate database has been established. This publicly accessible and searchable resource includes information on scientists and experts in climate science, policy, and energy from regions such as Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific.
Moreover, recent analysis reveals that nearly 95% of countries have failed to meet a UN deadline for submitting updated climate pledges for 2035. Out of the 195 parties to the Paris Agreement, only 13 have published their new emissions-reduction plans, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), by the February 10 deadline. Countries that missed this deadline account for 83% of global emissions and nearly 80% of the world’s economy. Notably, the United States submitted its NDC under the previous Biden administration but has since announced its intent to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
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