Downside of studying climate change, the UNFCCC, and chemcials
May 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Downside of studying climate change, the UNFCCC, and chemcials
The Iran war is accelerating a shift toward renewable energy as governments race to reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities, according to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
Iran War Is ‘Supercharging’ the Energy Transition, UNFCCC Says
The Iran war is accelerating a shift toward renewable energy as governments race to reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities, according to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
bloom.bg
April 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Iran war is accelerating a shift toward renewable energy as governments race to reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities, according to UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell.
Fliegen ist offenbar 50% klimaschädlicher als gedacht.
"Whilst under the UNFCCC, a total of 604 TgCO2 are reported for 2019, we calculate a total of 911 TgCO2 emitted by UNFCCC parties in the same year."
efahrer.chip.de/news/50-proz...
"Whilst under the UNFCCC, a total of 604 TgCO2 are reported for 2019, we calculate a total of 911 TgCO2 emitted by UNFCCC parties in the same year."
efahrer.chip.de/news/50-proz...
50 Prozent mehr CO₂ als angegeben: Neue Daten stellen Flugreisen bloß
Ein neues Rechenmodell zeigt, wie hoch der CO₂-Ausstoß von Flugreisen wirklich ist.
efahrer.chip.de
May 12, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Fliegen ist offenbar 50% klimaschädlicher als gedacht.
"Whilst under the UNFCCC, a total of 604 TgCO2 are reported for 2019, we calculate a total of 911 TgCO2 emitted by UNFCCC parties in the same year."
efahrer.chip.de/news/50-proz...
"Whilst under the UNFCCC, a total of 604 TgCO2 are reported for 2019, we calculate a total of 911 TgCO2 emitted by UNFCCC parties in the same year."
efahrer.chip.de/news/50-proz...
Yesterday, I read a quick note by @michaelemann.bsky.social on the problems of UNFCCC rules on consensus that keep derailing COP after COP. It led me to organise a few thoughts on whether UNFCCC reform is still possible and what other pathways are/could be available.
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Is there life after COP? And is UNFCCC reform even possible?
With so many COP 30 eulogies, we need to ask if our toxic relationship with the climate change negotiations system is part of the problem.
the.ecocene.blog
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Yesterday, I read a quick note by @michaelemann.bsky.social on the problems of UNFCCC rules on consensus that keep derailing COP after COP. It led me to organise a few thoughts on whether UNFCCC reform is still possible and what other pathways are/could be available.
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This is very possibly one of the most important moments in climate politics in our lifetimes. What happens now could range from “difficult UNFCCC conversation starter” to “one thousand op-eds about how loss and damage was always going to fail in this moment, and total loss of trust in UNFCCC”
Nepal is seeking $5 billion in aid from the UN’s climate-disaster recovery fund after devastating floods. The fund, established in 2023, has received $820 million in pledges but faces a significant financing gap because wealthy nations, including the US, haven't been willing to contribute.
Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change (Gift Article)
The country is seeking urgent help from a special U.N. climate fund, but the program lacks money because the United States and others have been reluctant to contribute.
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2026 at 1:32 AM
This is very possibly one of the most important moments in climate politics in our lifetimes. What happens now could range from “difficult UNFCCC conversation starter” to “one thousand op-eds about how loss and damage was always going to fail in this moment, and total loss of trust in UNFCCC”
2/ Global fossil CO₂ has risen in a near-perfect straight line since 1959.
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris, all marked. None produces a visible change in trajectory.
53% of all industrial-era emissions have happened during the policy era.
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris, all marked. None produces a visible change in trajectory.
53% of all industrial-era emissions have happened during the policy era.
April 3, 2026 at 7:19 AM
2/ Global fossil CO₂ has risen in a near-perfect straight line since 1959.
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris, all marked. None produces a visible change in trajectory.
53% of all industrial-era emissions have happened during the policy era.
UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris, all marked. None produces a visible change in trajectory.
53% of all industrial-era emissions have happened during the policy era.
The UNFCCC should make all of COP30 virtual. I will die on this hill
October 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The UNFCCC should make all of COP30 virtual. I will die on this hill
President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreement
Trump’s move to pull US from key UN climate treaty may be illegal, experts say
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreement
Die AfD bejubelt den amerikanischen Austritt aus dem Weltklima-Abkommen und der UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Spoiler: Selbst China und Russland sind Mitglied.
January 8, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Die AfD bejubelt den amerikanischen Austritt aus dem Weltklima-Abkommen und der UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Spoiler: Selbst China und Russland sind Mitglied.
There is a huge shift in climate politics happening RIGHT NOW in Santa Marta, Colombia. Countries are meeting to discuss a treaty to phase out fossil fuels -- the one issue that #UNFCCC has studiously avoided for 30 years. 🧵
April 24, 2026 at 12:06 PM
There is a huge shift in climate politics happening RIGHT NOW in Santa Marta, Colombia. Countries are meeting to discuss a treaty to phase out fossil fuels -- the one issue that #UNFCCC has studiously avoided for 30 years. 🧵
Die Lücke
1958 Keeling-Kurve. 1979 Charney-Report. 1965 warnte Johnson den Kongress. 1988 Hansen. 1992 unterzeichneten 172 Staaten in Rio. Industrie wusste es seit den 1970ern. Die Lücke ist nicht Wissen, sie ist politischer Wille.
Quelle: Charney 1979 / Hansen 1988 / UNFCCC 1992
1958 Keeling-Kurve. 1979 Charney-Report. 1965 warnte Johnson den Kongress. 1988 Hansen. 1992 unterzeichneten 172 Staaten in Rio. Industrie wusste es seit den 1970ern. Die Lücke ist nicht Wissen, sie ist politischer Wille.
Quelle: Charney 1979 / Hansen 1988 / UNFCCC 1992
March 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Die Lücke
1958 Keeling-Kurve. 1979 Charney-Report. 1965 warnte Johnson den Kongress. 1988 Hansen. 1992 unterzeichneten 172 Staaten in Rio. Industrie wusste es seit den 1970ern. Die Lücke ist nicht Wissen, sie ist politischer Wille.
Quelle: Charney 1979 / Hansen 1988 / UNFCCC 1992
1958 Keeling-Kurve. 1979 Charney-Report. 1965 warnte Johnson den Kongress. 1988 Hansen. 1992 unterzeichneten 172 Staaten in Rio. Industrie wusste es seit den 1970ern. Die Lücke ist nicht Wissen, sie ist politischer Wille.
Quelle: Charney 1979 / Hansen 1988 / UNFCCC 1992
Assista a plenária de fechamento do dia 23/11 da COP 29: unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP29_106149...
November 23, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Assista a plenária de fechamento do dia 23/11 da COP 29: unfccc-events.azureedge.net/COP29_106149...
In Panama City tonight, for the UNFCCC.
May 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In Panama City tonight, for the UNFCCC.
From Nepal's prime minister Balen Shah's UNGA speech about climate disasters, humanitarian assistance by China & India, how Nepal contributes very little to global GHGs but suffers disproportionally & the UNFCCC principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.
September 25, 2026 at 4:29 AM
From Nepal's prime minister Balen Shah's UNGA speech about climate disasters, humanitarian assistance by China & India, how Nepal contributes very little to global GHGs but suffers disproportionally & the UNFCCC principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.
How does "urge" compare with "invite" or "request"?
Is "welcome" warmer than "note"? (Yes, obvs!)
Here's your complete guide to verbs in UNFCCC text:
Is "welcome" warmer than "note"? (Yes, obvs!)
Here's your complete guide to verbs in UNFCCC text:
November 23, 2024 at 9:36 AM
How does "urge" compare with "invite" or "request"?
Is "welcome" warmer than "note"? (Yes, obvs!)
Here's your complete guide to verbs in UNFCCC text:
Is "welcome" warmer than "note"? (Yes, obvs!)
Here's your complete guide to verbs in UNFCCC text:
State Department eliminates Office of Global Change, which has led US involvement in UNFCCC, IPCC, etc
Rubio eliminates office that oversees climate talks
The Office of Global Change was notified Thursday that it would be shuttered.
www.politico.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
State Department eliminates Office of Global Change, which has led US involvement in UNFCCC, IPCC, etc
This applies to IPCC, UNFCCC COP, climate protests, net zero goals, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency efforts, ecosystem conservation, etc. We have to do more, including rapidly decarbonizing and stopping CO₂ emissions that have no marginal utility, but it’s not nothing.
June 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
This applies to IPCC, UNFCCC COP, climate protests, net zero goals, renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency efforts, ecosystem conservation, etc. We have to do more, including rapidly decarbonizing and stopping CO₂ emissions that have no marginal utility, but it’s not nothing.
Many countries now report GHG emissions to the UNFCCC.
There is a wealth of data, and many stories to tell.
Check out the processed data here, via @wflamb.bsky.social
lambwf.github.io/Tidy-GHG-Inv...
There is a wealth of data, and many stories to tell.
Check out the processed data here, via @wflamb.bsky.social
lambwf.github.io/Tidy-GHG-Inv...
September 21, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Many countries now report GHG emissions to the UNFCCC.
There is a wealth of data, and many stories to tell.
Check out the processed data here, via @wflamb.bsky.social
lambwf.github.io/Tidy-GHG-Inv...
There is a wealth of data, and many stories to tell.
Check out the processed data here, via @wflamb.bsky.social
lambwf.github.io/Tidy-GHG-Inv...
There's so much crap happening that this major news managed to slip past my attention: 'this office — which supported the efforts of previous Administrations to hobble the United States through participation in UNFCCC and other agreements is unnecessary' www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Rubio eliminates office that oversees climate talks
The Office of Global Change was notified Thursday that it would be shuttered.
www.politico.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
There's so much crap happening that this major news managed to slip past my attention: 'this office — which supported the efforts of previous Administrations to hobble the United States through participation in UNFCCC and other agreements is unnecessary' www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Fantastic to help host UNFCCC Climate Chief Simon Stiell in Sydney to as part of his high-level visit to AUS. #COP30 #COP31 #NDCs #ClimateCrisis
July 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Fantastic to help host UNFCCC Climate Chief Simon Stiell in Sydney to as part of his high-level visit to AUS. #COP30 #COP31 #NDCs #ClimateCrisis
🚨 BIG NEWS - *US National Adaptation Strategy* released and transmitted to UNFCCC. That's right - the US has a National Adaptation Plan!
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
#climate #adaptation #UNFCCC #RebelScienceAlliance
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
#climate #adaptation #UNFCCC #RebelScienceAlliance
January 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🚨 BIG NEWS - *US National Adaptation Strategy* released and transmitted to UNFCCC. That's right - the US has a National Adaptation Plan!
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
#climate #adaptation #UNFCCC #RebelScienceAlliance
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
#climate #adaptation #UNFCCC #RebelScienceAlliance
The UNFCCC has long decided that climate change and biodiversity loss are linked and require enhanced cooperation between CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC as called for in the Global Stocktake says )
Christine Adam, Director, Legal Affairs Division, UNFCCC @iucnwcel.bsky.social 4th Congress
Christine Adam, Director, Legal Affairs Division, UNFCCC @iucnwcel.bsky.social 4th Congress
May 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The UNFCCC has long decided that climate change and biodiversity loss are linked and require enhanced cooperation between CBD, UNCCD and UNFCCC as called for in the Global Stocktake says )
Christine Adam, Director, Legal Affairs Division, UNFCCC @iucnwcel.bsky.social 4th Congress
Christine Adam, Director, Legal Affairs Division, UNFCCC @iucnwcel.bsky.social 4th Congress
Just seven countries account for NEARLY ALL of the world’s coal mine methane emissions, with China alone responsible for THREE-QUARTERS in 2023.
Yet, UNFCCC reporting by these major emitters remains inconsistent.
ember-energy.org/lat...
Yet, UNFCCC reporting by these major emitters remains inconsistent.
ember-energy.org/lat...
May 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Just seven countries account for NEARLY ALL of the world’s coal mine methane emissions, with China alone responsible for THREE-QUARTERS in 2023.
Yet, UNFCCC reporting by these major emitters remains inconsistent.
ember-energy.org/lat...
Yet, UNFCCC reporting by these major emitters remains inconsistent.
ember-energy.org/lat...
It’s like they’re actively trying to make the UNFCCC even more of a joke than it is
February 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It’s like they’re actively trying to make the UNFCCC even more of a joke than it is
Remember that these customary obligations apply to all States so withdrawing from the UNFCCC doesn't save you
July 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Remember that these customary obligations apply to all States so withdrawing from the UNFCCC doesn't save you