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We need more #energy #buyers and #users, including #cities, #towns, #bioregions, #government #procurement, #universities, and other organizations to participate to shift from an oil/gas #SUPPLY side #climate #policymaking to more #DEMAND-side needs assessments.

Course name: An introduction to Nature, Business, and finance Partners: United Nations Development program [#UNDP] Contributors: The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures [#TNFD] This e-course equipped with the foundations of nature, business and finance and through the successful completion of this course, I can be able to gain the understanding and knowledge about, 1. The financial and economic relevance of nature,  2. Nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities, 3. The TNFD recommendations and additional guidance, 4. The broader landscape around sustainability-related corporate reporting, 5. The climate-nature nexus and, 6. The importance of integrated reporting on nature and climate. #Learningfornature

⚠️USEFUL INFO: The Provisional programme for the Ninth Technical Expert Dialogue (#TED9) under the Ad Hoc Work Programme on the New Collective Quantified Goal on #ClimateFinance (#NCQG) is now available via the UNFCCC UN website. 👇 🔗Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eqnPyXRY What are the key items on the agenda for #TED9? Day One: Working groups on identifying outstanding options. Guiding questions: ❓What elements of the #NCQG have not been adequately addressed in the previous technical discussions, if any? ❓What are possible options for implementing each proposed element? ❓What is the rationale for including these proposed options? Day Two: Working groups on linkages and interdependencies Guiding questions: ❓What are the key linkages and interdependencies between the elements of the NCQG and options outlined in the 2023 co-chairs’ annual report? In particular, what is the relationship between: ⌛️Timeframe and quantum 🏗️Structure and quantum 💰Contributors (private and public) and quantum 🎯Subgoals and quantum 💵Sources and structure 🔎Timeframe and transparency ❓What are the implications of the identified linkages across the NCQG’s elements and options identified for each element when formulating the NCQG? 🧐Looking for further resources for #TED9? 👇 📰See what Parties submitted on #LossAndDamage to inform the #NCQG work plan here: https://lnkd.in/eb7z9BMZ 📜Find our more about why #LossAndDamage must be included as an #NCQG sub goal here: https://lnkd.in/eVDyEGDr 📩See our submission to #TED9 here: https://lnkd.in/e6e6CFbF 📢See our expectations for the #NCQG here: https://lnkd.in/ds-EN5bw

IPSASB discusses Exposure Drafts on Climate-related Disclosures and Measurement at May 2024 meeting.... Click here to access the full article:https://buff.ly/4bLdqs4 #IPSASBfeedback #ASBknowledgesharing #Publicsector #FinancialReporting

At IPSASB's March meeting we discussed the challenges of reporting climate policy impacts. From various consultations over the years (Accounting for Democracy springs to mind) we have learnt that key stakeholders, such as Parliament, would like much more information on specific policy and programme spend with an evaluation of their impacts/effectiveness. Post-implementation monitoring of policy/programmes is generally quite poor and is an area that needs to be addressed. I look forward to future IPSASB discussions on this topic. Perhaps this debate should be linked to their project on presentation of financial statements - Accounting for Democracy for example suggests disclosures by project, programme or policy area (p57) . . . #IPSASB

Demystifying technical reports will help shape a future generation that is knowledgeable and ready to tackle climate change. It's been and will be an honor for me to be included in this project. I can't wait to help distill scientific and technical documents specifically focusing on the climate finance and the energy transition thematic areas. But most of all, I can't wait to learn from the smart and passionate young people who are part of The Keeling Society. If you want to learn more about climate science and specifically about technical reports, make sure to follow us! #climate #science #IPCC #AR6 #cop29

It's time to address a critical issue: the glaring lack of involvement of local and regional governments in discussions surrounding the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Today, at the Ecofin meeting, Ministers are convening to exchange views and potentially adopt conclusions on RRF implementation. Yet, crucial voices are missing from the table. New data collected by CEMR and the Committee of the Regions highlights a concerning trend: local and regional governments are being sidelined in the implementation of RRF strategies. This exclusion not only overlooks the insights and needs of communities on the ground but also puts the effectiveness and inclusivity of recovery efforts at risk. Below is a preview of the survey findings. The full conclusions of the consultation will be revealed at the CEMR headquarters in Brussels on April 16th. With robust engagement from local and regional actors, the RRF may stay within its potential to address pressing challenges and foster sustainable, equitable recovery. Click here to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/eHUa8FqH Join us on April 16th as we discuss the imperative of local and regional involvement in the RRF with Carol Thomas and our panellists from the European Committee of the Regions of the Regions, the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Parliament. #ECOFIN #RRF

The 2023 Annual Report of the Independent Integrity Unit is out now 🎉 Check out the activities of the unit from last year, including cases closed, reports developed, capacity building events held, and much more. Download the report on the IIU website: https://lnkd.in/enJC_76b #2023AnnualReport #Integrity #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued its inaugural standards—IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures—ushering in a new era of sustainability-related disclosures in capital markets worldwide. The Standards will help to improve trust and confidence in company disclosures about sustainability to inform investment decisions. #ifrssustainability

More exciting developments in the sustainability reporting space as the EU issued the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which come into effect in 2024 and aligns with the ISSB climate disclosure. #esrs #issb #alchemycreativestudios #sustainabilityreporting