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Three new regions — Assam (India), Louga (Senegal), and Pernambuco (Brazil) — have joined the Race to Resilience campaign through RegionsAdapt, committing to enhance climate resilience. Discover how these areas are empowering local communities, from rural farming to coastal restoration, to protect their environments and create sustainable futures.

The third annual progress report, ‘Progress Towards Shipping’s 2030 Breakthrough’, warns that the majority of actors across the maritime ecosystem are moving too slowly to meet the internationally-agreed target, with the next 12 months being critical to avoid shipping falling irreparably behind its climate goals.

The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions dispatch today the support of CEOs, mayors, governors, and civil society and Indigenous Peoples leaders for ambitious, investable and implementable Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),  Real economy actors and civil society leaders emphasise the importance of these plans to signal a clear direction of travel, attract investment, and spark faster […]

As countries prepare to share their post-2030 climate commitments, so-called ‘Nationally-Determined Contributions (NDCs)’, we spoke to Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40, the global network of nearly 100 mayors from the world’s leading cities united in  confronting the climate crisis, on the massive potential for regions and cities to boost the ambition and effectiveness of […]

Dr. Peter Graham and Dr. Sunita Purushottam from the Global Buildings Performance Network explain why poorly designed homes are putting millions at risk as temperatures rise. They argue simple, cost-effective design solutions can protect lives and reduce emissions, but governments must act quickly to implement reforms.

Discover how Race to Resilience partner, the InsuResilience Global Partnership, is leading innovative insurance projects across the world that protect millions of vulnerable people from climate-induced disasters.

The COP29 Champion’s campaign, Impact Makers, will spotlight and scale innovative climate action from diverse leaders and innovators from across the world.

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is proud to announce its appointment as an official Accelerator in the Philippines for the Race to Zero.

To inspire associations around the globe to prioritise their climate policy engagement, Race to Zero highlights two businesses and associations who are in the driving seat of ambitious climate policy. 

To ensure SMEs in the Race to Zero can climate proof their businesses, governments need to provide them the right kind of incentives.

To ensure integrity and accelerate meaningful progress towards halving global emissions by 2030, Race to Zero is a green demand aggregation initiative i.e., showing governments that the private sector is wanting investment in green solutions like green cement, green steel and climate solutions.

To ensure integrity and accelerate meaningful progress towards halving global emissions by 2030, Race to Zero encourages members to align external policy and engagement, including membership in associations, with the goal of halving emissions by 2030.

As part of an ongoing series to support the Climate Champions’ Ocean Breakthroughs, the Edges of Earth expedition team spoke with Connie Crocker (Xwulslim). Connie shared her journey from a childhood immersed in fishing to leading efforts to restore vital kelp forests in British Columbia.

A Madrid-based restaurant, supported by Race to Zero Accelerator, Hostelería #PorElClima, shows that green innovation in the hospitality industry can reduce emissions and save costs.

Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) announces its acceptance into the Race to Zero campaign, establishing itself as one of the pioneering African organizations to receive this prestigious recognition.

Discover how Buenos Aires’ water utility, AySA, supported by Race to Resilience partner Sanitation and Water for All, is leading the fight against climate change with innovative strategies that safeguard water supplies for millions

Rising sea levels, more frequent storm surges, and erosion are jeopardising the intricate coastal features and ecosystems that create perfect waves, threatening both the sport and the economies it supports. In response, Race to Resilience partner, the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), are supporting Save The Waves with their pioneering and innovative insurance model in El Salvador, aimed at protecting precious surf ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. 

Jit Bhattacharya, co-founder of Kenya-based electric vehicle technology company, BasiGo BasiGo is an electric vehicle technology and financing company dedicated to introducing electric bus services in sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company provides state-of-the-art, electric buses, along with charging and maintenance services for city bus operators. We spoke to BasiGo’s co-founder, Silicon-Valley innovator, […]

Discover how LA is tackling extreme heat with innovative strategies and robust infrastructure, ensuring resident safety and comfort ahead of the 2028 Olympics, led by the city’s Chief Heat Officer, Marta Segura.

On International Youth Day 2024 meet the Climate Champions Youth Fellows driving change across the globe. These inspiring young professionals are leading the charge in climate diplomacy, working alongside UN Climate Change High-Level Champions for COP28 and COP29.