Timo Leiter, a co-facilitator of the GGA workshops, explains the 10 most common misconceptions about the global goal on adaptation and its framework, to provide clarity for discussions and reporting from COP28. Read more

Timo Leiter, a co-facilitator of the GGA workshops, explains the 10 most common misconceptions about the global goal on adaptation and its framework, to provide clarity for discussions and reporting from COP28. Read more
Realising an equitable transition to net zero societies would not only directly tackle some of the most pressing socio-ecological challenges today, but also redress historical and systemic global inequities. One of the exciting developments for COP28 is the continuing discussion around the Work Programme on Just Transition, but just transition considerations need to be embedded across more of the agenda at the summit. Read more
Ahead of COP28, where the first global stocktake will conclude, this Explainer sets out what the global stocktake is and its significance for international climate action. Read more
This explainer sets out the purpose, significance and milestones of the UN 'COP' climate change conferences. Read more
This submission aims to support the work of the UNFCCC Just Transition Work Programme by providing recommendations on its necessary priorities and objectives. Read more
The author of this paper outlines five aspects to guide future research on NDCs as a governance instrument including the crucial distinction between exploring potential NDC functions based on submissions during the negotiation process and examining the actual NDC functions based on the adopted Paris rulebook and empirical observations. Read more
In this commentary, Julie Segal explores the challenges and opportunities of aligning investments with climate change mitigation and adaptation goals, as outlined in Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement. Read more
Central banks and financial supervisors are essential to securing finance for a low-emissions, resilient world. This commentary explores how to make progress on this goal, an important part of the Paris Agreement. Read more
This is a response made on behalf of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment to the... Read more