Pledges in Trees in Cities Challenge reach 11 million
UNECE said 11 million trees would be planted as a result of its Trees in Cities Challenge. Tirana vowed to plant almost one tree per inhabitant
World’s richest 1% cause two times more CO2 emissions than poorest 50%
The wealthiest 1% of people need to reduce their CO2 footprint by a factor of 30 to stay in line with the Paris Agreement targets, UNEP said.
India launches 30 GW hybrid solar, wind power project
India inaugurated a future 30 GW hybrid solar and wind electricity complex, the world's biggest power production project
New machinery helps building stone supplier Teko Mining cut CO2 emissions
Building stone supplier Teko Mining has procured new machinery through financing facility GEFF Serbia Leasing.
EU leaders agree on budget, green recovery funds, 55% emission cut goal
The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposal for the EU's seven-year budget, green recovery funds and the 55% emission cut target
EUKI calls for project ideas for transboundary climate action in Europe
The European Climate Initiative – EUKI launched a call for the civil society, authorities and educational entities to outline cross-border climate projects.
Belgrade University professors warn politicians failure to phase out coal will be more costly than any decarbonization measures
It will be more expensive for the country to did nothing to reduce CO2 emissions, than to implement decarbonization measures.
CO2 levels in atmosphere rising despite pandemic-related emissions drop
The coronavirus impact may only slightly slow growth in CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere as more drastic climate action is necessary