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Have you used this toolkit yet? - Integrated Policymaking and Empowering Communications for the Clean Energy Economy and Workforce . Produced by the Clean Energy Ministerial Empowering People Initiative and focused on workforce development for an inclusive clean energy transition, it is filled with practical tools, samples of good policies, strategies to build effective coalitions for change, building a green economy and more!

The IRENA-led session discussed how governments can successfully align Long-Term Energy Scenarios (LTES) and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS). After a short presentation on IRENA's findings on LT-LEDS by Dr Asami Miketa (IRENA), Dr Melisande Liu from the CEM Secretariat moderated a panel discussion with two experts Dr Stelios Pesmajoglou, Manager Mitigation Division, UNFCCC Secretariat, and Dr Marius Oosthuizen, Director for Scenarios at the World Energy Council, who shared their thoughts on how governments can ensure that LTEDS reflect the interest and expertise of a wider range of stakeholders, making the planning process more robust and transparent, and thereby building trust and acceptance among the wider public. Following the event, LTES and the UNFCCC Secretariat agreed to explore further opportunities for collaboration, particularly in the area of training countries in the skills needed for LT-LEDS development.

"Towards a greater engagement of universities in addressing climate change challenges", published as an open-access paper in the journal "Scientific Reports", details the work of a team of researchers from the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR), Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP), and International Climate Change Information and Research Programme (ICCIRP). They completed an investigation on the factors that may lead to a greater commitment of universities towards tackling climate change.

As the adoption of clean energy technologies increases across the world, it will be essential to reduce financial barriers for lower-to-median-income households, making clean energy accessible to all and ensuring all people and communities benefits from clean energy transitions. Targeted programmes can play an important role in providing low-income households with clean energy access and paving the way for an inclusive transition. This webinar, organised as part of the IEA’s people-centred clean energy transitions work programme, will draw on lessons learned from innovative and effective clean energy programmes from around the world, including Mexico, Canada, Ireland, and New Jersey.

This policy paper provides an overview and a discussion of the roles and responsibilities for climate adaptation across levels of government. It argues that co-operation across levels of government is needed to strengthen adaptation at the local level. This policy paper was prepared as part of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience programme, which supports subnational authorities in their efforts to accelerate the net zero transition and build systemic resilience.

TCI provides young climate champions education and engagement tools to steward our planet and catalyze the transition to climate-resilient communities. Through community-based education and empowerment initiatives, youth learn about local climate problems and possible solutions, giving them hope and the inspiration to become change agents in their communities and beyond. While the Ambassador Program and Educator Retreats are exclusive to the U.S., the education and engagement tools offered on the website are applicable outside of the U.S. as well.

In the podcast, "How to close the finance gap for women entrepreneurs in India" Renana Jhabvala, the President of SEWA, the Self-Employed Women’s Association, explains the policy tool that the Indian government has been implementing to formalize women’s economic participation and her experience with SEWA in utilizing bridge institutions to connect women entrepreneurs and formal banking sector. While this is specific to India, it is applicable across countries outside of India as well since women were historically excluded from economic participation no matter where they lived. This is an equity issue that must be addressed during the clean energy transition. How will you comit to addressing equity in your work?

weADAPT has now been upgraded - with a fresh new look, new technological capabilities and an eco-conscious design! Since weADAPT launched in 2007, users have made it into what it today: a vibrant and active community of over 7,000 users and 5,000 organisations involved with climate change adaptation research, policy and practice. See how research, policy and practice community members use the platform

Why does the SEC Climate disclosure rule matter?

This proposed rule aligns with global initiatives in recent years that seek to standardize requirements for organizations to disclose information related to climate change. Despite many companies already disclosing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, inconsistencies exist in how this information is reported, even among companies within the same industries.

But what does the SEC's rule proposal aim to do?

UNEP is offering a certificate for individuals who take the Massive Open Online Course: Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience. The course is accessible for most people worldwide, no matter their level of experience, being offered in 8 languages, and containing exclusive interviews with world leaders, as well as offering actual interaction with experts. These free learning materials includes case studies, virtual reality videos, and so much more. Register on this link today and upon completing the course, graduates can connect and join a growing community of practice, being fully equipped to take action.