Dr. Karsten Sach

[Ali Mohamed @ClimateEnvoyKe]

Grateful to @NewAfricanMag for this recognition. As we close 2024, this honor reinforces our shared responsibility to secure a liveable future for Africans. The work continues.

[Francesco La Camera @flacamera]

Good news! Over 100 countries & organisations support #COP29’s Global Energy Storage & Grids Pledge to:

✅ Deploy 1,500 GW of #energy storage
✅ Double global grid investments
✅ Develop 25 million km of grid infrastructure by 2030

Grids & #energystorage are key enablers to accelerate the global #EnergyTransition. This marks an important acknowledgement on the road to #COP30 in Belem. #3xRenewables
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[christoph bals @christophbals]

1/4 Unser langjähriger Freund, @Germanwatch-Ehrenmitglied, langjähriger Beirat der Stiftung Zukunftsfähigkeit und @atmosfair-Schirmherr Prof. Dr. Klaus #Töpfer ist am letzten Samstag nach kurzer schwerer Krankheit verstorben.

[Walter J. Lindner @WalterJLindner]

If you can spare a few minutes, here’s my essay in todays weekend taz edition (“Wochentaz”). Again it’s on India, the elections, our westernized world-view and condescending attitudes. Original text is in German, but will try to provide informal google-translation in a bit…

[Francesco La Camera @flacamera]

Pleasure to address ministers at the #Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin today.

Following the historic #UAEConsensus at #COP28, @IRENA will closely work w/ global members to deliver accelerated action & ambitious policies to support #3xRenewables in NDCs at #COP29 & beyond.

[COP29 Azerbaijan @COP29_AZ]

Today, at #COP29 office in Baku, President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev and his team discussed Azerbaijan's role in hosting the global forum on #ClimateChange in November 2024.

As the host nation, Azerbaijan is determined to ensure COP29 finds fair and shared solutions that make a lasting contribution to tackling climate change.

#COP29AZE #COP29Azerbaijan

[Laurence Tubiana @LaurenceTubiana]

Don’t be fooled: CCS is no solution to oil and gas emissions.

Op-ed in @ClimateHome with Emmanuel Guérin.
https://t.co/DKyp673D0E
1/4

[Rachel Kyte @rkyte365]

Good to see @LaurenceTubiana and Emmanuel Guerin separating out the signal from the noise as phasing out fossil fuel emissions is on the table at #COP28 https://t.co/5p2B565i5e

[E3G - Third Generation Environmentalism @e3g]

@IPCC #CoalFacts | China dominates planned global coal capacity, representing 70% ‼️ 🇮🇳🇧🇩🇮🇩🇱🇦🇰🇿🇹🇷🇿🇼🇵🇰🇷🇺🇻🇳 together account for 25%, while 22 countries make up the remaining 5%. 👇

[IRENA @IRENA]

The #APRA Heads of State meeting was a historic moment at #COP28, showcasing a united commitment to drive renewable energy deployment in Africa.

The joint statement reinforces the pivotal role of renewables in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals &the Paris Agreement.

[IRENA @IRENA]

“Renewables are essential for Africa's development & industrialisation...It is my hope that under the leadership of African nations, #APRA leverages this opportunity to its fullest potential.”

- @IRENA DG @flacamera

[COP28 UAE @COP28_UAE]

“We’ve delivered history today. The first time a decision has been adopted on day 1 of any COP. And the speed in which we have done so is also historic.

Getting this done demonstrates the hard work of so many, particularly members of the transitional committee who worked tirelessly to get us to this point.

This is evidence that we can deliver. COP28 can deliver. And colleagues, this now sets a clear ambition for us to deliver a comprehensive GST decision over the next 12 days.”

- COP28 President, Dr Sultan Al Jaber.
#COP28

[Jennifer Morgan @climatemorgan]

Outstanding that all parties have come together in an expression of solidarity to adopt the new Loss and Damage Fund in the opening of #COP28

Proud that Germany 🇩🇪 & UAE 🇦🇪could together provide the $100 Mio each to start capitalising the fund. Hopefully more pledges to follow!

[Jennifer Morgan @climatemorgan]

Great news: #TC5 has reached a historic agreement for more solidarity:
Recommendations for a #lossanddamage fund that will channel $€¥ to particularly the most vulnerable.

Laying foundations for a package of acceleration at #COP28, incl finalizing & filling the fund. 1/4

[Climate Policy Initiative @climatepolicy]

What is the current state of #climatefinance? The Global Landscape of Climate Finance, our analysis of climate-related primary investment, is now available. Here are some of the findings: https://t.co/MKbjdxWmMv

[Dr. Karsten Sach @sachkarsten]

@climatepolicy Excellent account on the trends in climate finance again. Congratulations Barbara and CPI team.

[The Children's Investment Fund Foundation @CIFFchild]

CIFF's @katehamptongray at the FT Energy Transition Summit yesterday outlining the importance of the multilateral process as a mechanism to ratchet up ambition. This ambition must, however, be backed up with credible transition plans, implementation & finance. #FTEnergy

[Harjeet Singh @harjeet11]

My Tribute to Saleemul Huq 🙏

Saleem, your departure was far too soon. Our mission remains unfinished…

It's hard to grasp that you won’t be at COP28, especially when you've attended all 27 preceding COPs.

Just yesterday, as I virtually attended the Loss & Damage session in Bangladesh – a session you missed due to illness – none of us could have imagined the heart-wrenching news that was soon to follow.

Throughout the years, you have inspired countless individuals. Your pioneering global voice on adaptation, along with your unwavering advocacy for loss and damage finance, are just a few of the many accomplishments that will forever be etched in our memories.

Your steadfast dedication to those impacted by climate change, even until your last breath, coupled with your advocacy for the poorest and most vulnerable, has crafted a legacy that stands unparalleled and inspiring.

Your genuine humility, unwavering responsiveness, and being so accessible, touched many, including me, at profound levels.

I cherish the camaraderie we shared, evident in your fondness for my colourful outfits and the countless selfies we took together. Those images, especially our last one from Bonn this June, will be treasured forever.

Your life, Saleem, serves as an enduring beacon of inspiration for both present and future generations.

Together, we fought for the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund. The battle for climate justice remains ongoing.

I pledge to redouble my efforts, to uphold the torch, and to champion the cause with even more passion and hard work. I'll do this in honour of your legacy, feeling your guidance and blessings from the heavens above.

Forever your admirer and comrade…

Harjeet

[Tasneem Essop 🪁🪁🪁 @TasneemEssop]

Dear ICCCAD, my condolences on this devastating loss. I am so deeply saddened by this news. Saleem was a giant in our movement & an inspiration to many of us. He will be sorely missed. We will keep fighting to ensure that his life’s work to achieve climate justice is fulfilled 💔

[Jennifer Morgan @climatemorgan]

The climate crisis is already causing serious harm to communities and ecosystems worldwide, especially to the most vulnerable. At #COP28, we need to operationalise the Loss and Damage Fund. All contributors to the climate crisis should also contribute to the Fund. 5/5