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] Weather-related crop shortfalls in southern Malawi and eastern Madagascar threaten food security, highlighting vulnerabilities to climate change and SDG 13 (Climate Action). sdgtalks EN
• [New] The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized that climate change has had a particularly serious effect on Indigenous peoples, threatening the ability of Indigenous communities in Canada to sustain themselves and maintain their traditional ways of life. SenCanada
• [New] Canada has a National Adaptation Strategy to reduce risks across all levels of government, so that communities can take action to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. SenCanada
• [New] As the world rapidly warms, levels of tropospheric ozone are projected to increase in all business-as-usual scenarios, exacerbating the most damaging impacts of climate change and harming health, agriculture and ecosystems. Clean Air Fund
• [New] Climate Action: IPCC warns of increased extreme weather with warming: a 1 °C rise causes 7-10% more rainfall Need for mitigation of emissions and resilient urban planning in hill cities. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Climate change remains heightened in 2025, with 78% of consumers citing they are in some way concerned about the threat of extreme weather events. FA News
• [New] Climate change is threatening the health of Canada's forests, but revolutionary genomics research will give foresters a way to push back. Genome BC
• [New] Many UK companies are already assessing and addressing their nature and climate-related risks and opportunities in an integrated way and are considering what the transition to being 'nature positive' could look like. GOV.UK
• [New] Climate action must be accelerated drastically to reduce emissions in line with reaching net zero by 2050 and keep the annual average global temperature rise to a minimum. GOV.UK
• [New] By the end of this century, climate change could significantly cut production of six staple food crops around the world - including wheat production in Canada, leading to higher prices, a new study finds. Radio-Canada.ca
• [New] The world will miss its climate targets unless more finance flows to projects and businesses that can cut emissions quickly and affordably while boosting growth. VCMI
• [New] Climate change and habitat loss could cause more than 500 bird species to go extinct in the next 100 years. Mirage News
• [New] High Emissions: Without urgent interventions, cooling-related emissions could double by 2050, exacerbating climate change and energy demand. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] The actions taken by China, on issues from international security to the global economy, technological development or climate change, have the potential to have a significant effect on the lives of British people. GOV.UK
• [New] As the U.S. economy faces new challenges-technological disruption, demographic change, climate risks, geopolitical tensions - the Fed's role will continue evolving. GovFacts
• [New] Initiatives like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation are pushing companies to be transparent about their climate risks and sustainability practices. Robin Waite Limited
• [New] EU Advances Toward 2030 Climate and Energy Goals EU Member States have made significant progress in closing the gap toward achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets. NenPower
• [New] Singapore is positioning itself as Asia's green finance hub through comprehensive regulatory frameworks requiring banks to disclose climate-related financial risks. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• [New] The Mekong Delta continues to face significant challenges, including upstream developments, climate change, and sea-level rise progressing faster than anticipated. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] If urgent action is not taken, the combined impact of climate change, geopolitical tensions, and aging water infrastructure could accelerate Pakistan's slide toward chronic water insecurity, with far-reaching consequences for agriculture, energy, and national stability. TFIPOST.COM
• [New] The Basel Committee's decision has come as global climate disclosure consensus is beginning to fracture, with Europe continuing to seek ways of addressing climate-related risks and the US - at least at a federal level - scaling back efforts to mandate climate action and disclosures. FTI Strategic Communications
• ADB's interventions range from supporting national adaptation plans to financing climate-informed investment projects that improve water infrastructure, promote water-saving technologies, and enable risk-adapted agricultural practices. UNITAR
• Bee populations worldwide are facing unprecedented threats, from habitat loss and pesticide use to climate change and disease. Beekeeper Corner

Last updated: 29 June 2025