Taking Stock of Indonesia’s Progress
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While Indonesia has made some steps to meet its climate action targets, it now needs more of a long-term vision.
Blog Posts: greenhouse gas emissions
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Conserving Forests Could Cut Carbon Emissions As Much As Getting Rid of Every Car on Earth
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New research from WRI and others shows that stopping deforestation, restoring forests and improving forestry practices could cost-effectively remove 7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, or as much as eliminating 1.5 billion cars.
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ASEAN Countries Must Act Together to Confront Climate Change
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The devastating effects of sea level rise and extreme weather events have the potential to result in migration, humanitarian crises and international conflict. By collaborating on mitigation actions now, as a new report suggests, member nations of ASEAN can address these threats.
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Climate Conference in Germany and Measuring Indonesia’s Ambition in Emission Cut
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On 6-17 November, Indonesian Government representatives are participating in Conference of the Parties 23 (COP23). One of the issues to highlight is climate change adaptation and its implications on environmental loss and damage in countries vulnerable to climate change impact.
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Understanding the “Emissions Gap” in 5 Charts
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Every year, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) brings together scientists from around the world to measure the size of the greenhouse gas (GHG) “emissions gap,” the difference between the emissions level countries have pledged to achieve under international agreements and the level consistent with limiting warming to well below 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F).
