AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoCOP31 Finance: Delegates in Antalya are pressing wealthy nations to close the climate finance gap and deliver climate justice, as talks shift from setting targets to implementation. UNESCO says just 15% of Sustainable Development Goals are on track. Energy Transition: The EU’s climate chief says expectations for the summit are low but urges a focus on clean electrification. That goal faces tension: host Türkiye is expanding fossil fuel production, while a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels is not on the official agenda. Climate Resilience: Singapore has launched a programme to mobilise up to $500 million for climate adaptation across Southeast Asia’s food and agriculture sector, using blended finance to attract private investment. Soil and Nature: A Swiss pilot paid 55 farms about CHF 1.6 million for carbon stored in their soils, highlighting the need for reliable funding to scale up soil-friendly farming. Germany is also providing €20 million for a seven-year effort to restore native plants and wildlife across Pacific islands.
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