Experts
Yuval Baharav
Associate Director, Extreme Heat Initiative
Capricia Penavic Marshall
Ambassador-in-Residence, Atlantic Council
Content
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
Thu, Nov 7, 2024
The story of the Living Amazon Mechanism
The Living Amazon Mechanism is one of the case studies in our series that explores innovative financial models for nature-based solutions.
Blog
Tue, Oct 8, 2024
Can nature save us? Takeaways from Climate Week NYC
Public and private investors are increasingly interested in nature-based solutions, which was clear at Climate Week in New York.
Blog by Sabrina Nagel, Puninda Thind, and Amal Ridene
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