*[Enwl-eng] here is the latest #COP26 news from the High-level Climate Champions!

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                                UN Global Climate Action
                                10 November 2021




                                COP 26
                                Adaptation, Loss & Damage and Science, 
Innovation & Gender Days in Review



                                Monday, 8 November, and Tuesday, 9 November, 
saw action to build the resilience of those most vulnerable to climate 
change and signs of progress even in the most carbon-intensive industries.


                                Creating climate resilient communities
                                Regions, cities, financial institutions, 
countries and sectors from across society are stepping up to build the 
resilience of those most vulnerable to climate change. Find more in-depth 
news here.


                                a.. The UN-backed Race to Resilience 
campaign launched a metrics framework that for the first time allows cities, 
regions, businesses and investors to measure the progress of their work in 
building resilience to climate change for the 4 billion people most at risk 
by 2030.

                                a.. Over 2.3 billion people and 100 natural 
systems and over 100 countries are so far covered by the work being carried 
out by the Race to Resilience’s partner initiatives.


                                a.. A new US$150 million investment in 
agricultural regeneration, announced by the EverGreening Alliance at COP26, 
will build the resilience of rural communities in Africa.


                                a.. A new guide, Infrastructure Pathways, 
will help practitioners build infrastructure that is both developed in a way 
that adapts to the changing climate and can withstand climate change-related 
disruptions.


                                a.. A Global Resilience Index went live this 
week, helping to improve the way insurers, financiers and investors measure 
the resilience of countries, companies and supply chains.


                                a.. The Soros Economic Development Fund (or 
Open Society Foundations) said that it will commit support for an equitable, 
community-driven climate resilience and green energy transformation in 
countries most vulnerable to climate change, including small island 
developing states. It is now considering specific investments in this area.


                                a.. The Windows on Resilience programme of 
events has so far brought over 6,000 people through the Resilience Hub at 
COP26, elevating the voices of people on the frontlines of climate and 
facilitating discussions on shared challenges and solutions.


                                a.. 33 cities joined the Cities Race to 
Resilience campaign, including Edinburgh City.


                                Science, Gender, Innovation and Industry
                                Transformation is accelerating across carbon 
intensive industries. Find more in-depth news here.

                                a.. The UK presidency announced a series of 
initiatives aimed at accelerating and boosting science and innovation to 
help implement the Breakthrough Agenda that countries signed up to at the 
start of COP26. The agenda aims to tackle emissions from power, road 
transport, steel and hydrogen.


                                a.. Among them, the new Global Checkpoint 
Process will see independent experts from the IEA, IRENA and UN Climate 
Change High-Level Champions produce an annual report tracking progress and 
advising on how to move faster to achieve the agenda’s goals.


                                a.. There’s also the new Adaptation Research 
Alliance, a network of more than 90 governments, research institutions and 
communities in 30 economies working to increase resilience including by 
funding research and the development of solutions.


                                a.. The first-of-its-kind Centre of 
Excellence on Gender-smart Solutions launched, as an online resource and 
knowledge-sharing platform to address the needs of poor and vulnerable 
women, men and children. The platform supports the InsuResilience Global 
Partnership, which aims to strengthen resilience in developing countries.


                                a.. The 100-plus companies that are part of 
the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action on Monday hiked their 
targets to halve emissions between 2020 and 2030, up from a previous target 
of 30%.


                                a.. A Just Skills Hub was unveiled a plan to 
leverage data analytics to help workers develop the specific skills needed 
for a zero-carbon and resilient economy, and guide policymakers and 
businesses to effectively support that transition.


                                a.. 20 commercial-scale green steel 
facilities are now planned to be deployed by 2030, marking a steel sector 
breakthrough on the path to net zero emissions by 2050 - with two new 
additions at COP26. The private sector’s momentum encourages policymakers to 
follow through on the Glasgow Breakthrough on steel.


                                a.. More than 15 corporations across the 
concrete value chain, including in engineering and construction, are 
preparing to launch the ConcreteZero buyers club, which will send a strong 
signal of demand for net-zero-emission concrete. The club will be modelled 
on SteelZero, in which members commit to making half the steel they buy 
net-zero by 2030.


                                a.. 40 major cement and concrete producers 
pledged ahead of COP26 to commit to net zero concrete by 2050 and cut 
emissions by 25% by 2030, in line with limiting warming to 1.5°C.


                                a.. Chemical industry representatives talked 
about their new platform to help accelerate the development of 
net-zero-emission chemical technologies by investing together and sharing 
early-stage risks. It was launched in October by 10 chemical companies and 
the World Economic Forum.


                                a.. The Solar Investment Action Agenda 
launched, identifying the high-impact opportunities for scaling up solar 
energy en route to US$1 trillion of solar investment by 2030. This will be 
followed by a more detailed Solar Investment Roadmap coming out in 2022.


                                a.. A new initiative of 18 countries plus 
the EU, called the Global Partnership on AI, presented a new playbook for 
policymakers on using artificial intelligence to drive climate action, 
proposing new partnerships across countries and the private sector.


                                a.. 47 countries have now committed to 
develop health systems that are resilient to the impacts of climate change, 
under the COP26 health programme. Of those, 42 - covering 34% of health care 
emissions - have also committed to make their health systems sustainable and 
low-carbon. And 12 of those aim to decarbonize their health systems by 2050.


                                a.. Multi award-winning music band Massive 
Attack became the first artists to commit their touring company to the 
UN-backed Race to Zero campaign, releasing a decarbonization roadmap it 
commissioned for the UK’s live music industry. Massive Attack is now calling 
on other music artists, touring companies, promoters, agencies and venues to 
join the Race to Zero too.


                                a.. The Consumer Goods Forum became a Race 
to Zero Accelerator, working to recruit more consumer goods retailers and 
manufacturers into the campaign and ensure they meet their interim targets 
towards net-zero emissions by 2050. Just over half of the forum’s board 
membership is already in the Race to Zero - up from 22% six months ago.


                                a.. The World Travel and Tourism Council, UN 
Environment Programme and Accenture launched a decarbonization roadmap for 
travel and tourism - marking a milestone in creating the sector’s pathway to 
net-zero emissions by 2050.


                                Global Climate Action High-Level Event - 
Racing to a Better World


                                a.. In the mandated High-Level Event on 
Thursday - Racing to a Better World - UN Secretary-General Antònio Guterres, 
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, COP 26 President Alok Sharma, 
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other leaders join High-Level 
Champions Gonzalo Muñoz and Nigel Topping in outlining the plan for the next 
five years to shift the focus of businesses, investors, cities, regions and 
civil society from ambition to implementation. Starts at 15:30 in Plenary 
Cairn Gorm or live-streamed here.






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