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Case studies and Trends in action
The Observatory publishes, alongside its annual reports, a series of case studies and trends in action, of countries, cities and regions, at the crossroads of national policies and non-state actions, to provide a qualitative analysis of the evolution of greenhouse gas emissions.
Global
Waste
Waste • In the absence of circularity, the dustbins of the Global North spill over into the South
The bans on waste imports by Asian countries si[...]
City
Decentralised Coop...
Governance
Local Action • International governance of networks and cooperation initiatives on climate issues
Local climate actors are organized around a con[...]
Country
Energy
Transport
Mobility for Africa • Promoting access to sustainable electric mobility in rural areas to empower ...
In Zimbabwe, the lack of transport infrastr[...]
Global
Land use
Land Use • Rights of nature as a bastion against the destruction of natural ecosystems
Millions of hectares of forests are being lost, rivers pol[...]
Global
Waste
Waste • From illegal flows to local recycling, waste treatment is being reorganized
The bans on plastic waste imports to Asia have had the effect[...]
Global
Offsets • The Net Zero Target: The Voluntary Carbon Market Enters a New Dimension
This “special feature” of the 2022 Global Synthesis Report on C[...]
Region
Land use
Finance • Althelia: An innovative financial approach to protecting biodiversity
Althelia’s innovative financial approach aims to slow deforestati[...]
Global
Industries
Finance • ING: Achieving net zero emission in its portfolio and its operations
ING Group, a Dutch bank founded in the late 19th century, is curre[...]
Global
Adaptation
Building
Buildings • Real estate players are re-examining their foundations to adapt to climate change
The layout and composition of new buildings need to[...]
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Building
Finance • Kenya: The first green bonds financing low-carbon student housing
In 2019, Acorn Holding, a Kenyan property development company, issued[...]
Global
Adaptation
Energy
Transport