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Climate change and poverty are inextricably linked. Without rapid, inclusive and climate smart development, climate change could see more than 100 million more people living in poverty by 2030. To address this challenge, the World Bank Group is integrating climate risks and opportunities into its development work. Read Overview »
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Film4Climate Global Video Competition Opens
June 20, 2016 — The Film4Climate Global Video Competition invites aspiring filmmakers from around the world to express their vision for a sustainable future by creating a short film or video about climate action. Read More »
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Exploring East Asian Cooperation on Carbon Markets
June 16, 2016 —  China, Japan and the Republic of Korea discuss the possibility of linking their emissions trading systems together to enhance regional cooperation on carbon markets in East Asia. Read More »
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Reflections on the Paris Agreement at a critical juncture for the CIF
June 10, 2016 — The Paris Agreement stresses the importance of all countries contributing (through voluntary commitments) to reduce their emissions. And it proposes raising the level of ambition every five years. Read More »
Website: Climate Investment Funds
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In the Poorest Countries, an Acute Climate Risk
June 6, 2016 — Climate change is finally being taken seriously in the developed world, but it is generally seen as a future threat, to be managed over the coming years. Read More »
Website: IDA - The World Bank's Fund for the Poorest
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Dutch Company Royal DSM Prices Carbon to ‘Future Proof’ Its Business
June 1, 2016 — Royal DSM has put a so-called internal price on carbon of EUR50 per ton of CO2e. Sijbesma said this will ‘future proof’ the business by changing the mindset when reviewing large investment decisions. Read More »
Website: Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC)
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A Focus on Green Buildings to Give the "Edge" to Tackling Climate Change
May 30, 2016 — In the global effort to minimize the effects of climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions, buildings can play a vital role. Read More »
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