Published April 28, 2021, 12:00 PM
Last April 15, Thursday, the Philippines submitted its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This initiative was welcomed by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) but with a reminder to the government that they need to “act swiftly, with higher ambition and with a great sense of urgency.
“While we appreciate the commitments made by the Philippine government, we also note with disappointment that only 2.71% of the 75% emission reduction target remains unconditional, while the remaining 72.29% is conditional. This gives much space for the possibility that the NDC targets will not be met in full,” said Angela Ibay, the head of the Climate Change and Energy Programme for WWF-Philippines.
Qatar Olympic Committee signs up to UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action initiative Wednesday, 28 April 2021
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has become a signatory of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action initiative.
The QOC claims the move reinforces its commitment to reducing its environmental impact as it pledges to play an active role in creating a low-carbon future in sport.
It also aims to inspire its athletes, fans and all stakeholders to address climate change.
By signing the framework, the QOC has pledged to promote greater environmental responsibility and reduce the overall climate impact from sports .
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Panama Canal begins transition to become carbon neutral by 2030
The Panama Canal launched its process of decarbonizing its operations, with aims of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, according to the company s release.
While the Panama Canal contributed to a reduction of more than 13 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2020 by offering a shorter route for ships in comparison to the most likely alternative routes, the waterway recognizes the importance of making its own operation carbon neutral by the end of the decade.
To kick off the transition to a greener Canal, the waterway purchased four electric vehicles as part of a pilot program that will collect data to inform the migration of the Canal’s entire fleet away from fossil fuel dependence. Part of its strategic decarbonization plan also includes tugboats and launches that use alternative fuels, the substitution of electricity production processes in favor of photovoltaic plants, the use of hydraulic energy, and
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