AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Outlook: UNEP says current national pledges put the world on course for about 2.6°C of warming. Even the most ambitious pathway now points to a peak of 1.7–1.8°C, leaving the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal out of reach. Fossil Fuels: The UK approved the Jackdaw gas field off Scotland, drawing fierce criticism from climate campaigners and fresh questions about the country’s climate commitments. Climate Science: IPCC talks in Addis Ababa ended without agreement on the next assessment reports’ schedule or budget, raising concerns that funding shortfalls could delay vital guidance. Health and Resilience: Ireland’s EPA estimates air pollution contributes to 1,500 premature deaths a year, while the UAE launched a six-year plan to protect residents from heat, dust and poor air quality. Conservation: The EU awarded more than €390 million to 135 nature, climate and clean-energy projects; New York also announced $25.17 million in grants to protect open space and strengthen community resilience.
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