AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCOP31: Talks opened in Antalya with calls to turn climate pledges into action, but the U.S. again sent no delegation. A new study finds global warming is already near levels once expected around 2040. Fossil-fuel emissions may dip 0.4% in 2026, but researchers warn the fall—partly driven by the Iran war—may not last. Climate impacts: A strong El Niño could cut Ivory Coast cocoa production by 21% to 25%, hitting growers and export income. UN Women says more than 1.5 billion women and girls live in climate-risk hotspots, where inequality deepens the danger. Energy and resilience: The IEA launched an observatory to track threats to energy infrastructure as electrification grows. UN-Habitat is helping governments turn urban climate commitments into investment-ready plans. Nature and pollution: Satellite monitoring is exposing major methane leaks; the gas drives about 30% of current warming. Indonesia also outlined priorities to curb deforestation by 2030, including forest protection, restoration and community-led efforts.
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