Egyptian Carbon Center steps up as a new accelerator in the Race to Zero, driving the global charge towards net-zero emissions. Their commitment not only amplifies efforts in the MENA region but sets a bold precedent for climate action. Learn more about their innovative approach to reducing carbon footprints and fostering sustainable development: https://bit.ly/RtZEgypt #RaceToZero
High-Level Climate Champions
Environmental Services
H.E. Ms. Razan Al Mubarak and Ms. Nigar Arpadarai are the High-Level Climate Champions for #COP28 and #COP29.
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At the COP 21 United Nations climate change conference in Paris, governments agreed that mobilizing stronger and more ambitious climate action is urgently required to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. To connect the work of governments with the many voluntary and collaborative actions taken by cities, regions, businesses and investors, nations decided to appoint two Climate Change High-Level Champions. The champions work focuses on two crucial areas: 1. Engage with interested Parties and non-Party stakeholders: This work builds on existing initiatives and supports new and more geographically diverse initiatives. Focus is placed on connecting initiatives and coalitions with national action plans such as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. This helps bringing more transparency, with result tracking and lends demonstrable credibility to climate action. 2. Input from the champions efforts to mobilize action helps the secretariat organize technical expert meetings and, in collaboration with the Executive Secretary and the current and incoming Presidents of the Conference of the Parties, coordinate annual high-level events to spur even greater ambition and action.
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Employees at High-Level Climate Champions
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Peter Boyd
Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment; Resident Fellow, Yale Center for Business and the Environment; Founder & CEO of Time4Good
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Nick Hay
Communications consultant, dedicated to boosting climate action, resilience and nature protection. Encouraging ambition and action with Net Zero…
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Alex Godoy-Faúndez
Climate Policy Advisor: Climate Change Council - Chile | WCFIA-HarvardU | R2R-UNFCCC | UNSDSN | ESG Fellow | GEO7-UNEP | | Rockefeller Alumnus | ISC…
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Anthony Hobley
Anthony Hobley is an Influencer Deputy Chair, Climate, Risk & Resilience, Howden Group
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Nominations for the #EquatorPrize 2025 are open, celebrating Indigenous and locally-led initiatives driving nature-based solutions for climate action. This year focuses on nature’s role in building climate resilience and fostering a just, inclusive transition to low-carbon economies. Nominate impactful initiatives by February 23: https://lnkd.in/dJP-zhj
📢 Nominations for the UNDP Equator Prize are NOW OPEN! The #EquatorPrize 2025 is calling for Indigenous and locally-led initiatives that are advancing nature-based solutions for climate action. This year, we’re highlighting two critical focus areas: 🔹 Nature for Climate Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience – Protecting and restoring ecosystems, building climate-resilient food systems, and developing regenerative practices for the future. 🔹 Nature for a Just Transition – Greening the economy inclusively, creating decent work, and shifting to low-carbon economies through local, nature-positive solutions. Do you know of initiatives making a real impact in these areas, or are you part of one yourself? Nominate by February 23 at https://lnkd.in/dJP-zhj Stay tuned for updates on eligibility, selection criteria, FAQs, and more through our channels.
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Nigar Arpadarai warmly welcomes the appointment of #COP30 President-Designate Ambassador André Côrrea do Lago and CEO Ana Toni. “Together we can help advance the significant work already underway by leaders in the global economy to drive the transition urgently needed to safeguard the future of our families, communities and countries.” “Juntos, podemos ajudar a avançar o trabalho significativo já em andamento por líderes da economia global para impulsionar a transição urgentemente necessária para salvaguardar o futuro das nossas famílias, comunidades e países.”
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The private sector holds the key to turning climate risks into opportunities. From protecting critical assets to unlocking new revenue streams, businesses can leverage the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda as a framework for guiding action. Our latest report, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the High-Level Climate Champions, outlines actionable strategies for implementing and financing adaptation and resilience efforts. It highlights real-world examples of frontrunners leading the charge across key systems like food and agriculture, health, and infrastructure. Key insights: ▶️Every $1 invested in adaptation delivers a return of 2–15 times its cost. ▶️By 2050, the global economy could shrink by up to 18% without climate action. Explore how your business can drive resilience: https://lnkd.in/gZS-vgHA
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A powerful new tool has just been launched that illustrates the strategy to accelerate the net zero transition! The ‘Conveyor Belt’ model from the Net Zero Tracker explains how climate governance - and non-State action converge to propel rapid, credible climate action. The four ‘cogs’ of the Conveyor Belt comprise: 1️⃣ Voluntary initiatives: Cities and businesses take the first step, innovating and experimenting. 2️⃣ Orchestration initiatives: Campaigns like Race to Zero scale and align these efforts. 3️⃣ Standards: Credible benchmarks, such as ISO Net Zero standards, create consistency. 4️⃣ Regulations: Finally, binding laws amplify the impact, locking in progress. The four cogs of the Conveyor Belt are together greater than the sum of their parts, forming a governance ecosystem around net zero. But the connections between the cogs are not automatic - they have to be developed and regularly maintained. In 2025, we look forward to helping to ‘grease the cogs’ of the Conveyor Belt. Through the Race to Zero and other initiatives - we can boost the efforts of non-State actors - such as cities, businesses, investors, and civil society, to create the foundation for standards - ultimately leading to impactful regulations. Join us in turning the ‘Conveyor Belt’ concept - into action. More: https://lnkd.in/e2WzMqNf
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Our final newsletter of 2024 is live! This month, a thank you from the departing UN Climate Change High-Level Champion, Razan Al Mubarak; reflections from COP 29 by fellow Champion, Nigar Arpadarai; also Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir, the COP 25 Champion discusses food systems transformation; and news from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, and more.
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High-Level Climate Champions reposted this
TWO years ago, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework gave us a new roadmap with an ambitious mission to halt and reverse nature loss: to be Nature Positive by 2030. 🌱 But the work isn’t over. Across cities and in the countryside, on your travels, and out your own window - nature is still disappearing. Fewer insects. Vanished birds. Concrete jungles. Degraded coastlines. 💔 Nature loss isn’t just heartbreaking; it’s driving climate change. When ecosystems are destroyed, their ability to absorb carbon dioxide disappears too. This fuels the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. ✊ The challenge is great, but so is our opportunity. The Nature Positive Initiative is bringing people together to restore nature - which will help communities, wildlife, and the climate. Learn how you can take action to build a nature-positive future: https://lnkd.in/e7JRTvtY #NaturePositive #BiodiversityLoss #ClimateAction #TwinCrises #KMGBF
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The momentum to transform food systems is unstoppable. At COP29 Azerbaijan, Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG, High-Level Climate Champion for COP25, joined over 300 stakeholders—farmers, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, and civil society—in endorsing the Food Systems Call to Action. Together, they highlighted the urgency of sustainable transformation to meet climate, nature, and people’s needs. As we move toward #COP30 in Brazil, the focus shifts to implementation. With milestones like the UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP on land restoration and drought resilience, the global community must unite for resilient and equitable food systems. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxD_RgNA
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𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Land, Water, and Food Systems Day at #COP29. A crucial day emphasizing the interconnectedness of land, water, food, and agriculture in addressing climate change. Responsible for nearly a quarter of global emissions, these sectors also hold the key to transformative solutions. Initiatives like the Bonn Challenge aim to restore 350 million hectares by 2030, showcasing significant strides in regenerative farming and sustainable land management. Central to the discussions was the crucial role of nature as a carbon sink, essential for food security and biodiversity preservation. Key actions included promoting nature-based solutions such as reforestation and sustainable agriculture, with a focus on empowering local communities and Indigenous Peoples, who steward a substantial portion of the Earth's terrestrial surface. The day stressed the importance of integrating these approaches into global climate strategies, ensuring that local needs and ecological contexts guide restoration and conservation efforts. Check more COP29 photos here: https://lnkd.in/gCWPZMcP