There are many positive elements in the concluding text from COP28, notably historical aspects regarding the operationalization of a new 'loss and damage' fund and a de facto global commitment to a near future where fossil fuels are replaced by climate-friendly energy forms. However, from the perspective of developing countries, the outcome of COP28 is particularly mixed.
COP28 has been named the most crucial climate summit since the Paris Agreement was signed. The summit marked the culmination of the first "global stocktake" under the Paris Agreement, which every five years is intended to provide a global status update on achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and set the course for bringing the world closer to these goals. But where do we stand now after COP28?
After much wrangling in Dubai, all countries in the world have for the first time agreed to turn their backs on fossil fuels. However, there are several loopholes in the text that Saudi Arabia and others will undoubtedly make use of. At the same time, the agreement does not ensure the necessary support for poor and vulnerable developing countries, despite a crucial agreement to get the Loss and Damage Fund up and running
New report from Copenhagen University and CONCITO summarizes results from the research and practice project on social drivers and barriers for climate-friendly diets
While rapid and significant reductions in emissions must be the cornerstone of climate action, permanent carbon removals will have a role to play to achieve zero-net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
New EU requirements for sustainability in value chains are a crucially important instrument to secure funding flows for the global south's green transition. At the same time, they can help build African countries' trust in Europe. But only if new regulation, such as the one we are now seeing from the EU, is followed up with targeted efforts to help countries meet value chain requirements.
The Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) are all aiming at achieving climate neutrality before 2050, but this will be hard to achieve with the current pace of the green transition in the Nordic region.
In September, the International Energy Agency (IEA), published the report “Net Zero Emissions by 2050”. Once again, the report highlights that energy efficiency measures are vital tools to ensuring a transition towards net zero emissions. Regrettably, the report also highlights that the pace of energy efficiency deployment is insufficient, necessitating increased efforts from developed countries like Denmark.
The emerging CO2 storage market in Europe is becoming increasingly controlled by a North Sea monopoly, putting at risk the decarbonisation of Southern and Eastern Europe.
CONCITO has published the report The Climate Impact of the Danish Building Sector that highlights the most important challenges that the building sector faces in its path towards becoming more sustainable.
Cooling is fundamental to quality of life in a warming world. It provides thermal comfort to vulnerable populations, keeps food safe on its journey from farm to fork, ensures that vaccines are stable and accessible, and enables workforces to remain productive and digital economies viable. But the growth in cooling is leading to a substantial increase in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
New, stricter requirements are on its way for the agricultural sector, where ambitious targets on biodiversity, climate and environment are shape up. But do farmers have the right framework conditions to meet society’s growing demands and expectations?
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New EU requirements for sustainability in value chains serve as an essential tool for securing financial streams towards the green transition in the Global South. At the same time, it can help build trust between Africa and Europe. However, this can only happen if the new regulations, as the ones we are now seeing from the EU, are followed by targeted efforts to help countries meet value chain requirements.
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By Jarl Krausing, Deputy CEO and International Director, CONCITO and Sofia Said Birch, ESG manager, AP Pension
Biosolutions can revolutionize the food sector if we focus on the products that reduce the climate impact the most. The research should be open, and the profits should not end up in the hands of a few large corporations
The up-coming Danish EU Presidency in 2025 and a possible Danish UN Security Council membership in 2025-2026, provides the Danish Government with a rare unique opportunity to assume international leadership and become a frontrunner for developing visions and investing in broad-based human security.
Denmark’s climate footprint per capita is among the world’s largest, and a major political task to reduce the climate impact from our use of especially transportation, food, and housing remains. This is shown in a new report on Denmark's global consumption emissions by CONCITO.
The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact delivered added momentum and a roadmap for several important processes. This blog looks at the Summit from an investment mobilization perspective and explains how efforts to catalyze investment and finance for climate and development were discussed at two events co-organized by CONCITO and the OECD.
