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NewClimate Institute for climate policy and global sustainability brings action on climate change from ideas to implementation. 🔗(https://newclimate.org/)
🌍 #COPinFocus | 10 years after Paris, we’re far off track – current #NDCs lead to a 2.3-2.5°C warming by 2100.
At #COP30, countrie s must deliver strong, transparent targets that embed past COP pledges & cut emissions fast.

🔗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/newclimate-i...
November 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Each year, we track how 25 major emitters are progressing toward their climate targets - and whether the world is on track to meet Paris goals.

Together with our partners @nlenvironagency.bsky.social and @iiasa.ac.at, we’ve just released the 2025 update.

Here’s what we found 🧵
🔗 bit.ly/3LMYNMY
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
📢 Out now: New report on regional priorities for tackling plastic lifecycle impacts

Plastics account for 3 to 5% of GHG emissions, comparable to the aviation sector. With output expected to double or triple by 2050, urgent action is needed to align the sector with a 1.5°C pathway.
🔗 bit.ly/43GAdn3
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🌍 #COPinFocus | #COP30 in Belém is a pivotal moment for global climate cooperation. Ten years after the #ParisAgreement, countries must accelerate action, deliver just transitions and turn #NDCs into concrete results.

🔗 Read more 👉 bit.ly/newclimate-i... @niklashoehne.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Out now ⚡ @unep.org’s Emissions Gap Report 2025 shows the world is still off track. New NDCs help, but not enough to avoid escalating climate risks and 1.5°C overshoot now very likely within the next decade.

Read the full report 🔗 bit.ly/3JGyNSS
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We’re live 🚀 Explore our Climate Contribution Hub!

The hub provides guidance to organisations on reducing GHG emissions and setting up climate contributions to take responsibility for their emissions.

Follow our step-by-step checklist ✅ 🧷 climateresponsibility.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ines Paiva's main takeaways from the Berlin Climate & #Security Summit include that:

➡ we need a shift from "hard" to #HumanSecurity
#ClimateDisinformation is a major threat for global security
➡ Protection of indigenous communities is vital
October 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
📢 NewClimate Institute at Paris Climate & Nature Week

As global leaders gather in Paris, we are joining the conversation on turning climate and nature commitments into credible near-term action. Our team is on the ground to share insights on corporate accountability, climate diplomacy and more!
October 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 @newpathways-eu.bsky.social team met in Potsdam this week for its second project meeting, hosted by the @pik-potsdam.bsky.social.

The EU-funded project brings together researchers, modellers and policy experts to develop the next generation of global climate scenarios.
October 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📢 The future of #CorporateTransition planning 10 years after the #ParisAgreement

At our #event at Paris Climate & Nature Week, we'll take stock of the situation today & explore how the next generation of accountability standards can better incentivise corporate climate action.

👉 bit.ly/3JbnXUC
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨 Coming soon: UNEP’s new #EmissionsGapReport.

The latest data and insights on where we stand 10 years after the Paris Agreement and, as every year, the 2025 edition includes contributions from the NewClimate team.

Stay tuned for the full report!

🔗 newclimate.org/what-we-do/p...
October 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
On the latest episode of The Jolt podcast by @foresight-ce.bsky.social, NewClimate's climate policy analyst Norah Zhang talked about China's updated NDC.

🔊 Listen here: foresightmedia.com/story/sthsx4...

#China #NDC #ClimateTargets #CAT
October 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
and what different methods exist.

More details in our recently published report on companies’ role in scaling up CDR 👉 bit.ly/46l9H4q

#CarbonRemoval #EmissionReductions #CorporateResponsibility
September 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
As corporate leaders are gathering in New York for #ClimateWeekNYC, we want to shine a light on Carbon Dioxide Removal (#CDR) – with all its potential and limitations for reaching net zero.

Click through the slides to find out more about the difference between durable and non-durable CDR... ⤵️
September 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In March 2025, the EU launched talks on its first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership ( #CTIPs) with South Africa.

💡CTIPs aim to align EU external action with industrial policy, support clean energy cooperation and offer a flexible tool to complement trade deals.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3IAHeyt
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📢 The 2025 @netzerotracker.bsky.social Net Zero Stocktake is live

Published at #ClimateWeekNYC, the fifth edition shows global net zero pledges continue to grow, even as the US federal government retreats.

77% of global GDP is still covered by national net-zero targets.
➡️ bit.ly/3W7gVD6
September 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
While state-level initiatives continue, the federal shift represents a significant setback.

Read the full analysis on Climate Action Tracker's website 🔗 climateactiontracker.org/countries/usa/

#ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateAction #JustTransition
September 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🚨 Climate Action Tracker downgrades #US to "Critically insufficient"

“It is alarming how systematically the Trump Administration has rolled back measures to reduce emissions, while aggressively expanding support for fossil fuels”, says Finn Hossfeld.

🔗 climateactiontracker.org/countries/usa/
September 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📢 NewClimate Institute at #ClimateWeekNYC

Climate Week NYC, just ahead of #COP30, is a key moment for global climate discussions. We’ll be in New York to join conversations that are relevant to our work.

▶️ Our expert Sarah Jackson will take part in dialogues on climate diplomacy and partnerships.
September 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As London Fashion Week opens, attention turns not only to the runways, but also to fashion’s climate claims.

Our new blog explores the growing use of #biomass as a replacement for coal in supply chains and why this is a false solution.
▶️Read here: bit.ly/4mjDZcI
September 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
What is companies' role in scaling up durable carbon dioxide removals #CDR?

In our newest report, we recommend to:

1️⃣ Separate targets for reductions & durable CDR
2️⃣ Set near-term finance targets for durable CDR
3️⃣ Define durable CDR & require safeguards

🔗 bit.ly/4n9r6mm
September 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Global #gas production hit a record high in 2024.

#UnitedStates Liquefied Natural Gas (#LNG) exports are surging, with more capacity under development than the world could ever need.

Our latest blog explores the roots of this boom and why it threatens global climate goals.
▶️ bit.ly/4m2ls4m
September 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
🌏On Clean Air Day 2025 today, let’s explore AIRPOLIM-ES, a tool that shows how electricity choices affect public health.
It covers 24 countries and over 90% of global coal capacity, estimating pollution-related health impacts from coal and gas power.

🔗 buff.ly/RSIW9Ab
September 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"However good the quality of the carbon credit is, it's a distraction."

🎧 Listen to the Climate Confident Podcast, in which our expert, Thomas Day, talked to @tomraftery.com about the climate pledges of tech giants: www.climateconfidentpodcast.com/1329991/epis...

#CorporateResponsibility #tech
September 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM
▶️ New report: 2025 flagship report on the state of EU progress to climate neutrality

Our latest assessment under @ecno-climate.bsky.social shows that while key developments have accelerated, the overall pace of change remains insufficient.
🔗 bit.ly/3Vw60CM
September 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM