Fri, Dec 6, 2024

It’s a triple COP year. What does this mean for the MENA region? 

2024 is a significant year for climate action with global negotiations on biodiversity, climate change, and desertification at the top of the agenda. As one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, what are the implications for MENA countries? 

Blog by Hana Abdelatty

Thu, Dec 5, 2024

A missed COP-portunity

At COP29, the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) was at the top of the agenda. But what is it all about? Our new article breaks it down.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

Wed, Nov 20, 2024

Is the world on track to cool down?

As the world heats up, the goals outlined in the Global Cooling Pledge are critical. This article outlines the progress on those commitments.

Articles by Kathleen Euler

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Is the COP29 carbon market agreement a true climate milestone?

The article unpacks the implications of the landmark COP29 agreement to standardize a UN-backed global carbon market.

Blog by Hana Abdelatty

Sat, Dec 9, 2023

A “Paris” moment for loss and damage

This blog explains what the loss and damage fund is and the progress that came out of its operationalization at COP28.

Blog by Sabrina Nagel, Kathleen Euler

Tue, Dec 5, 2023

What’s next for the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda?

Arsht-Rock explains what the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda is and why it is so critical for the future of climate adaptation.

Blog by Kathleen Euler

Tue, Dec 5, 2023

A historic day for cooling: The launch of the Global Cooling Pledge

The Global Cooling Pledge is the first global collective action to reduce the cooling sector's greenhouse gas emissions.

Blog by Catherine Wallace

Mon, Dec 4, 2023

Why should COP28 prioritize extreme heat resilience? A guest feature from former President Felipe Calderón 

As world leaders meet in Dubai for COP28, Arsht-Rock’s Global Ambassador for Heat Action and former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón calls for cities and nations to accelerate action on extreme heat resilience worldwide.

Blog by Felipe Calderón

Tue, Nov 21, 2023

Atlantic Council announces wide-ranging programming at COP28

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Arsht-Rock Resilience Center’s Global Ambassador for Heat, Health, and Gender, joins the Atlantic Council at COP28

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Tue, Nov 22, 2022

Countdown to the “Cooling COP”: what we can learn from COP27

After days of intense negotiations, it is clear how much work remains after COP27. As formal negotiations fell short of expected outcomes, the actors and leaders beyond the COP27 negotiation table led the way in climate action and hope.

Blog by Catherine Wallace, Kathleen Euler, Jessica Dabrowski