Webinar recording: Key outcomes of COP27 and the impact on climate policy
Catch up with the key outcomes of COP27 with this webinar, chaired by SocEnv Chief Executive Dr Emma Wilcox CEnv, organised by Pledge to Net Zero and supported by the Environmental Policy Forum.
Further recaps and analysis:
Just some of the recaps of the final day outcomes include:
- BBC roundup
- Recap of the built environment developments (World Green Building Council)
- Roundup blog and reaction from IEMA CEO, Sarah Mukherjee MBE. Sarah also gave her reaction in this Business in the Community blog and Green Alliance blog.
- More recap and reaction in the Greening the News with IEMA podcast.
- A useful recap webinar from E3G.
Recap: Solutions Day
The final thematic day of COP27 focused on "Solutions". A day for countries and organisations to share good practice across areas such as greening of national budgets, sustainable cities, sustainable transport, resource management, alternatives to plastic and green building.
Recap: Biodiversity Day
The final thematic day of COP27 focused on "Biodiversity". Nature-based solutions and a look ahead to COP15 next month were top of the agenda.
Recap: Energy & Civil Society Day
The sixth thematic day of COP27 focused on "Energy & Civil Society". The day put the spotlight on new and existing initiatives focused on a achieving a just transition to net zero.
Recap: Gender and Water Day
The fifth thematic day of COP27 focused on "Gender and Water". Just some of the key challenges under the spotlight were extreme weather events such as drought and flooding and the burden that these impacts of climate change place on women.
Recap: Adaptation and Agriculture Day
The fourth thematic day of COP27 focused on "Adaptation & Agriculture". Developments and discussions centred around food systems, soil health, and land use, and saw the launch of new guidance, initiatives and announcements of greater investment.
Recap: Decarbonization and Industry Day
The third thematic day of COP27 focused on "Decarbonization and Industry". The day featured a number of announcements, including relating to cutting methane and investment in green technology.
Recap: Science and Youth Day
The second thematic day of COP27 focused on "Science and Youth/Future Generations". The day featured updates on the latest climate science and the need for young people to be at the forefront of the global response.
Recap: Finance Day
The first topic under the spotlight in the COP27 thematic programme was the vital issue of Climate Finance - from funding and investment to market incentives and compensation for loss and damage.
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