Global Scans · Climate Action · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• [New] The European Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 emphasizes integrating nature restoration into climate action. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The EU's 2050 climate goals and policies like the Renewable Energy Directive are pushing investment in clean energy. www.hoganlovells.com
• [New] Explainable AI was used to project climate-change impacts on cooling demand, showing increases of up to 121% by 2100 under SSP scenarios. Nature
• [New] In Geneva, calibrated urban building energy modelling simulations under four climate scenarios projected heating demand reductions of 22-31% and cooling demand increases of 95-173% by 2050. Nature
• [New] Through the recently approved Green Climate Fund ADAPT Jamaica project, the Government of Jamaica will be working with FAO to install energy-efficient, temperature-controlled storage. SDG Knowledge Hub
• [New] Geopolitical tensions, notably U.S.-China dynamics, and climate impacts on agriculture pose risks to export momentum. Ainvest
• [New] Future expansions in sectoral coverage and higher carbon prices could amplify the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's influence on trade costs and global climate policy. CEPR
• [New] Investors should watch the Supreme Court's ruling on climate litigation and the ongoing military posturing in South America as the primary risks. FinancialContent
• [New] The initiative, led by Brazil and a coalition of tropical forest countries, could bridge the gap between biodiversity and climate agendas. EN Integrity Next
• [New] The Green Climate Fund's regional hubs will streamline investment into sustainable building design and climate-resilient infrastructure. Whole Life Carbon
• If the endangerment finding falls, the US loses its primary tool for regulating greenhouse gases: no future administration, however committed to climate action, will have the authority to act. youth4planet
• China has revised the definition of carbon intensity to include industrial process emissions, which will give China space to emit a bit more CO2 while meeting the 2030 climate commitment. youth4planet

Last updated: 12 April 2026