The world must cut fossil fuel production by 6 per cent per year to avoid the worst of global warming. Instead, countries are projecting an average annual increase of 2 per cent. Those are among the sobering findings of the latest Production Gap Report. The report urges making COVID-19 recovery a turning point, where countries should steer investments into changing course to avoid “locking in” dependence on polluting coal, oil and gas.
Developing countries are often the most impacted by climate change, despite contributing the least to its causes. Learn how they are driving climate action in a wide range of areas, from forest protection and solar energy to data-informed adaptation planning.
Rapid population growth, habitat destruction and climate change have severely impacted Kenya’s biodiversity. To respond to these challenges, the country is using a "whole-of-government, whole-of-society" approach, integrating science, policy and business while empowering local communities.
From greening transport in Viet Nam to improving weather forecasts in Armenia, innovative solutions and technologies are supporting developing countries to transition to more sustainable economies.