Jessica Templeton
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With significant work remaining, #IPCC63 is working to identify a path to consensus on critical issues for #AR7. ENB is covering this closed session with photos and brief overviews of proceedings; our summary and analysis will be available Monday. enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
63rd Session of the IPCC (IPCC-63)
The IPCC will consider an outline and workplan for production of the Methodology Report on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage, among other agenda items.
enb.iisd.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
With significant work remaining, #IPCC63 is working to identify a path to consensus on critical issues for #AR7. ENB is covering this closed session with photos and brief overviews of proceedings; our summary and analysis will be available Monday. enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
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It’s a wrap! After a week of discussions, #UNFF20 participants head home to continue their work toward sustainable forest management
“May the spirit of the #forest stay with all of us.”
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-forum-for...
#forestry #forests
“May the spirit of the #forest stay with all of us.”
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-forum-for...
#forestry #forests
May 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It’s a wrap! After a week of discussions, #UNFF20 participants head home to continue their work toward sustainable forest management
“May the spirit of the #forest stay with all of us.”
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-forum-for...
#forestry #forests
“May the spirit of the #forest stay with all of us.”
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-forum-for...
#forestry #forests
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NEW: The Trump administration’s slashing of budgets and staff have Great Lakes scientists concerned that they have lost the ability to protect the public from toxic algal blooms, which can kill animals and sicken people.
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
Millions of People Depend on the Great Lakes’ Water Supply. Trump Decimated the Lab Protecting It.
The Trump administration’s slashing of budgets and staff have Great Lakes scientists concerned that they have lost the ability to protect the public from toxic algal blooms, which can kill animals…
www.propublica.org
May 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: The Trump administration’s slashing of budgets and staff have Great Lakes scientists concerned that they have lost the ability to protect the public from toxic algal blooms, which can kill animals and sicken people.
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
By @annaleighclark.bsky.social
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Timeline cleanse: crows can do geometry. I thought we already knew crows were super smart but happy to know they can do mathematics.
A crow's math skills include geometry
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
www.npr.org
April 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Timeline cleanse: crows can do geometry. I thought we already knew crows were super smart but happy to know they can do mathematics.
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While the financial mechanism and need to mobilize financial resources were at the fore of the resumed UN #Biodiversity Conference, talks saw the adoption of other decisions vital to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goals and targets
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-biodivers...
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-biodivers...
March 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
While the financial mechanism and need to mobilize financial resources were at the fore of the resumed UN #Biodiversity Conference, talks saw the adoption of other decisions vital to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s goals and targets
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-biodivers...
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/un-biodivers...
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After 30 hours overtime at #IPCC62, Member Countries agreed on outlines of the three Working Group reports and took a decision enabling author nomination for #AR7
There was still no agreement on a timeline for the #IPCC reports’ delivery
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
#climatechange
There was still no agreement on a timeline for the #IPCC reports’ delivery
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
#climatechange
March 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
After 30 hours overtime at #IPCC62, Member Countries agreed on outlines of the three Working Group reports and took a decision enabling author nomination for #AR7
There was still no agreement on a timeline for the #IPCC reports’ delivery
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
#climatechange
There was still no agreement on a timeline for the #IPCC reports’ delivery
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
#climatechange
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While Friday was its last scheduled day, #IPCC-62 ran for 38 hours straight, with huddles and plenary discussions running throughout the night and all day Saturday
Working Group sessions wrapped up on Saturday morning, and the plenary was later gaveled at 22:35
@ipcc.bsky.social #ipcc
Working Group sessions wrapped up on Saturday morning, and the plenary was later gaveled at 22:35
@ipcc.bsky.social #ipcc
March 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
While Friday was its last scheduled day, #IPCC-62 ran for 38 hours straight, with huddles and plenary discussions running throughout the night and all day Saturday
Working Group sessions wrapped up on Saturday morning, and the plenary was later gaveled at 22:35
@ipcc.bsky.social #ipcc
Working Group sessions wrapped up on Saturday morning, and the plenary was later gaveled at 22:35
@ipcc.bsky.social #ipcc
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The #IPCC's Working Group I - on the physical science basis of climate change - is convening its first meeting of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7) today. Delegates are reviewing the draft outline of WGI's contribution to AR7.
@ipcc.bsky.social
@ipcc.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The #IPCC's Working Group I - on the physical science basis of climate change - is convening its first meeting of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7) today. Delegates are reviewing the draft outline of WGI's contribution to AR7.
@ipcc.bsky.social
@ipcc.bsky.social
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The #IPCC is meeting in Hangzhou, China, this week to review draft outlines for the three Working Group contributions to the IPCC’s seventh assessment report, as well as the methodology report on carbon dioxide removal technologies, carbon capture utilization and storage. @ipcc.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The #IPCC is meeting in Hangzhou, China, this week to review draft outlines for the three Working Group contributions to the IPCC’s seventh assessment report, as well as the methodology report on carbon dioxide removal technologies, carbon capture utilization and storage. @ipcc.bsky.social
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NEW: One of Trump’s most damaging strikes against U.S. climate policy is buried in an executive order that would obliterate a critically important calculation the government uses to gauge the real-world costs that climate change imposes on the economy.
By @abrahm.bsky.social
By @abrahm.bsky.social
Trump Order Shifts the Financial Burden of Climate Change Onto Individuals
The change would effectively transfer financial responsibility from oil drillers, auto manufacturers and others and leave Americans to face greater direct costs as warming continues.
propub.li
February 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
NEW: One of Trump’s most damaging strikes against U.S. climate policy is buried in an executive order that would obliterate a critically important calculation the government uses to gauge the real-world costs that climate change imposes on the economy.
By @abrahm.bsky.social
By @abrahm.bsky.social
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"[Consider] what’s happening below ground...at the headwaters at the BWCA,” she said. “All that water flows into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. All that water is totally interconnected.” -Congresswoman Betty McCollum
GIFT: www.startribune.com/pete-stauber...
GIFT: www.startribune.com/pete-stauber...
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber reintroduces bill that would open copper nickel mining near Boundary Waters
Sen. Tina Smith plans to oppose the legislation if it reaches the Senate.
www.startribune.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"[Consider] what’s happening below ground...at the headwaters at the BWCA,” she said. “All that water flows into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. All that water is totally interconnected.” -Congresswoman Betty McCollum
GIFT: www.startribune.com/pete-stauber...
GIFT: www.startribune.com/pete-stauber...
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At global tax cooperation talks, countries discussed four options for the topic of a protocol to the new tax convention
Most called for more information on what each option would entail and many said a protocol on dispute resolution had the fewest drawbacks
#taxcooperation #taxation #FfD #finance
Most called for more information on what each option would entail and many said a protocol on dispute resolution had the fewest drawbacks
#taxcooperation #taxation #FfD #finance
February 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
At global tax cooperation talks, countries discussed four options for the topic of a protocol to the new tax convention
Most called for more information on what each option would entail and many said a protocol on dispute resolution had the fewest drawbacks
#taxcooperation #taxation #FfD #finance
Most called for more information on what each option would entail and many said a protocol on dispute resolution had the fewest drawbacks
#taxcooperation #taxation #FfD #finance
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While the US walked out of global taxation cooperation talks Monday, the other delegates began crafting a new convention to make the international #finance system more transparent, equitable and sustainable
#taxjustice #FfD #financefordevelopment #taxevasion
#taxjustice #FfD #financefordevelopment #taxevasion
Highlights and images for 3 February 2025
enb.iisd.org
February 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
While the US walked out of global taxation cooperation talks Monday, the other delegates began crafting a new convention to make the international #finance system more transparent, equitable and sustainable
#taxjustice #FfD #financefordevelopment #taxevasion
#taxjustice #FfD #financefordevelopment #taxevasion
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How can you influence #climatechange negotiations without ever attending a COP?
We've updated our UNFCCC Submissions Tracker with calls for input that emerged from #COP29 - including the opportunities, deadlines, contexts, and links.
View ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
#climate #UNFCCC
We've updated our UNFCCC Submissions Tracker with calls for input that emerged from #COP29 - including the opportunities, deadlines, contexts, and links.
View ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
#climate #UNFCCC
UNFCCC Submissions Tracker
Tracking and sharing opportunities for stakeholders to give input to the UN climate change negotiations.
www.iisd.org
January 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
How can you influence #climatechange negotiations without ever attending a COP?
We've updated our UNFCCC Submissions Tracker with calls for input that emerged from #COP29 - including the opportunities, deadlines, contexts, and links.
View ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
#climate #UNFCCC
We've updated our UNFCCC Submissions Tracker with calls for input that emerged from #COP29 - including the opportunities, deadlines, contexts, and links.
View ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...
#climate #UNFCCC
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📢 #HIRING
We’re seeking a Lead, Environmental Taxation to drive our new workstream on tax, climate, and nature, focusing on using taxation to promote just energy transition and protect biodiversity in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Interested? Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/785
#GreenJobs
We’re seeking a Lead, Environmental Taxation to drive our new workstream on tax, climate, and nature, focusing on using taxation to promote just energy transition and protect biodiversity in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Interested? Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/785
#GreenJobs
December 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM
📢 #HIRING
We’re seeking a Lead, Environmental Taxation to drive our new workstream on tax, climate, and nature, focusing on using taxation to promote just energy transition and protect biodiversity in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Interested? Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/785
#GreenJobs
We’re seeking a Lead, Environmental Taxation to drive our new workstream on tax, climate, and nature, focusing on using taxation to promote just energy transition and protect biodiversity in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Interested? Apply now! iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/785
#GreenJobs
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Despite long hours of difficult talks at #INC5 and progress on streamlining ideas and trying to bridge the gap between countries, delegates could not reach agreement on a new treaty to end #plasticpollution
They agreed to reconvene in 2025
ENB Summary➡️ enb.iisd.org/plastic-poll...
#plastic
They agreed to reconvene in 2025
ENB Summary➡️ enb.iisd.org/plastic-poll...
#plastic
Summary report 25 November – 1 December 2024
enb.iisd.org
December 3, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Despite long hours of difficult talks at #INC5 and progress on streamlining ideas and trying to bridge the gap between countries, delegates could not reach agreement on a new treaty to end #plasticpollution
They agreed to reconvene in 2025
ENB Summary➡️ enb.iisd.org/plastic-poll...
#plastic
They agreed to reconvene in 2025
ENB Summary➡️ enb.iisd.org/plastic-poll...
#plastic
Governments and stakeholders are meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea this week to finalize a new multilateral agreement to "end plastic pollution." For detailed updates on the status of negotiations, follow ENB's daily reports at the link below! #plasticpollution #plasticstreaty
Delegates at #plastics #INC5 on Tuesday embarked on textual negotiations on waste management, reporting, effectiveness evaluation and monitoring, trusting the Co-Chairs of the relevant contact groups to prepare revised text on these elements
#PlasticsTreaty
#PlasticsTreaty
Highlights and images for 26 November 2024
enb.iisd.org
November 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Governments and stakeholders are meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea this week to finalize a new multilateral agreement to "end plastic pollution." For detailed updates on the status of negotiations, follow ENB's daily reports at the link below! #plasticpollution #plasticstreaty
The #BWCA needs protection from the incoming Trump administration and local politicians who want to sacrifice this precious wilderness for very short-term financial gain. NO to copper-nickel mining in northern Minnesota! @bwca.bsky.social www.startribune.com/our-stewards...
Burcum: Our stewardship obligations still require a no on this mine, this location
Minnesota’s beloved and fragile Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is unfortunately back in political crosshairs after the election.
www.startribune.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM
The #BWCA needs protection from the incoming Trump administration and local politicians who want to sacrifice this precious wilderness for very short-term financial gain. NO to copper-nickel mining in northern Minnesota! @bwca.bsky.social www.startribune.com/our-stewards...
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On Monday, #PlasticPollution INC-5 begins in Korea
This final scheduled round of talks should solidify new #plastic treaty text... but the outcome is far from certain
Our #INC5 team leader Tallash Kantai shares what to expect
This final scheduled round of talks should solidify new #plastic treaty text... but the outcome is far from certain
Our #INC5 team leader Tallash Kantai shares what to expect
What to Expect at Plastics INC-5
Q and A with Tallash Kantai of Earth Negotiations Bulletin on INC-5.
www.iisd.org
November 20, 2024 at 11:18 AM
On Monday, #PlasticPollution INC-5 begins in Korea
This final scheduled round of talks should solidify new #plastic treaty text... but the outcome is far from certain
Our #INC5 team leader Tallash Kantai shares what to expect
This final scheduled round of talks should solidify new #plastic treaty text... but the outcome is far from certain
Our #INC5 team leader Tallash Kantai shares what to expect
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Day 10 @ #COP29
A Stocktaking Plenary revealed the divide that persists in talks on the new finance goal but showed some progress on cooperative approaches for implementing the #ParisAgreement
Other draft texts are now in the hands of the Presidency
#climate #climatechange
A Stocktaking Plenary revealed the divide that persists in talks on the new finance goal but showed some progress on cooperative approaches for implementing the #ParisAgreement
Other draft texts are now in the hands of the Presidency
#climate #climatechange
Highlights and images for 20 November 2024
enb.iisd.org
November 20, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Day 10 @ #COP29
A Stocktaking Plenary revealed the divide that persists in talks on the new finance goal but showed some progress on cooperative approaches for implementing the #ParisAgreement
Other draft texts are now in the hands of the Presidency
#climate #climatechange
A Stocktaking Plenary revealed the divide that persists in talks on the new finance goal but showed some progress on cooperative approaches for implementing the #ParisAgreement
Other draft texts are now in the hands of the Presidency
#climate #climatechange
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Negotiations at #COP29 are getting stuck, just in time for the "political phase" next week.
Here's who said what yesterday from @enb.iisd.org
enb.iisd.org/baku-un-clim...
Here's who said what yesterday from @enb.iisd.org
enb.iisd.org/baku-un-clim...
Daily report for 15 November 2024
enb.iisd.org
November 16, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Negotiations at #COP29 are getting stuck, just in time for the "political phase" next week.
Here's who said what yesterday from @enb.iisd.org
enb.iisd.org/baku-un-clim...
Here's who said what yesterday from @enb.iisd.org
enb.iisd.org/baku-un-clim...
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Day 4 at #COP29
Talks on #adaptation became so fiery they prompted an intervention by the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation
A ministerial dialogue on finance underscored the magnitude of the divergence of views on the #NCQG
#climate #climatechange
Talks on #adaptation became so fiery they prompted an intervention by the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation
A ministerial dialogue on finance underscored the magnitude of the divergence of views on the #NCQG
#climate #climatechange
Highlights and images for 14 November 2024
enb.iisd.org
November 14, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Day 4 at #COP29
Talks on #adaptation became so fiery they prompted an intervention by the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation
A ministerial dialogue on finance underscored the magnitude of the divergence of views on the #NCQG
#climate #climatechange
Talks on #adaptation became so fiery they prompted an intervention by the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation
A ministerial dialogue on finance underscored the magnitude of the divergence of views on the #NCQG
#climate #climatechange
Ahead of the #SummitoftheFuture, my IISD colleagues highlight the sometimes hidden successes of the UN's #2030Agenda and make a case for optimism about the future of the #SDGs. www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on the SDGs
The SDG framework may seem out of reach but it’s the backbone of global cooperation.
www.iisd.org
September 20, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Ahead of the #SummitoftheFuture, my IISD colleagues highlight the sometimes hidden successes of the UN's #2030Agenda and make a case for optimism about the future of the #SDGs. www.iisd.org/articles/dee...
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Upcoming 📣
The 3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability will let stakeholders evaluate progress on the Global Framework on Chemicals' objectives and targets one year after its adoption
Here's what to expect
#chemicals #sustdev
The 3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability will let stakeholders evaluate progress on the Global Framework on Chemicals' objectives and targets one year after its adoption
Here's what to expect
#chemicals #sustdev
3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability
The Forum will let stakeholders evaluate progress on the Global Framework on Chemicals' objectives and targets one year after its adoption.
enb.iisd.org
August 29, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Upcoming 📣
The 3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability will let stakeholders evaluate progress on the Global Framework on Chemicals' objectives and targets one year after its adoption
Here's what to expect
#chemicals #sustdev
The 3rd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability will let stakeholders evaluate progress on the Global Framework on Chemicals' objectives and targets one year after its adoption
Here's what to expect
#chemicals #sustdev
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The work of the Legal and Technical Commission took center stage at #ISBA29 talks, with delegates discussing its report on the content of the contractors’ annual reports, regulatory activities, and environmental management planning
#deepseamining
#deepseamining
Highlights and images for 18 July 2024
enb.iisd.org
July 19, 2024 at 4:20 AM
The work of the Legal and Technical Commission took center stage at #ISBA29 talks, with delegates discussing its report on the content of the contractors’ annual reports, regulatory activities, and environmental management planning
#deepseamining
#deepseamining