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How to manage the interplay between food, land, energy and water
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How to manage the interplay between food, land, energy and water

Scientific evidence points to food systems being responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The transition to net zero requires coordinated action to manage the highly complex interplay between food production, water, energy, forestry, and biodiversity.

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Source: SDG Action
Renewable energy sector grew significantly in 2022
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Renewable energy sector grew significantly in 2022

According to the International Energy Agency, the renewable energy sector grew by more than 10% in 2022. This has led to a small overall reduction in global CO2 production from the electricity sector. Emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C.

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Source: World Economic Forum
Pathways to turn polluting energy systems into zero-emission systems
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Pathways to turn polluting energy systems into zero-emission systems

The current energy crisis, and the crucial role of powerful countries such as Russia and China in shaping the energy market, show how important independence is in the face of geopolitical pressures. Europe must now redouble its efforts to become self-sufficient in energy, with the focus on renewables.

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Source: SDG Action
Report about the progress on reducing emissions in five key sectors
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Report about the progress on reducing emissions in five key sectors

The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2022 is a report by the International Energy Agency, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, focused on supporting stronger international collaboration to drive faster reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Source: IRENA
Huge carbon bomb projects will drive climate catastrophe
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Huge carbon bomb projects will drive climate catastrophe

The world’s leading energy economist has warned against investing in large new oil and gas developments after the revelation that fossil fuel companies were planning 200 huge ‘carbon bomb’ projects. These would have little impact on the current energy crisis and soaring fuel prices but spell devastation to the planet.

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Source: The Guardian
Six insights to accelerate the energy transition
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Six insights to accelerate the energy transition

High energy prices, risks of energy supply shortages, and shortfalls in meeting climate goals now threaten energy affordability, security, access, and sustainability. Energy market volatility presents an opportunity to supercharge the energy transition by ramping up clean energy investments.

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Source: World Economic Forum