More on the UN Climate Conference
🏙️ COP26 shows cities can lead on climate. Cities across the globe are poised to remain leaders in greenhouse gas mitigation efforts over the next decade. However, they must strengthen their data and action plans, Mark Muro, David Victor, Colleen Dougherty, Adie Tomer, and Joseph Kane say.
🏭 Methane regulation. Before COP26, the Biden administration secured dozens of national commitments to reduce global methane output by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. While the increased attention on methane is a positive development, pledges alone will not be enough, Barry Rabe warns.
💰 Are banks ready for climate change's disruptions? Bankers from around the world are focusing more on climate change, but investment dollars are still moving in the wrong ways too often. David Victor and Michael Panfil explain what is needed to rectify the problem.
🍃 Glasgow, Greta, and good intentions. For Greta Thunberg and other climate activists, COP26 amounted to more talk and little action by global leaders. Kaushik Basu discusses the cynicism surrounding the summit and the social dynamics that can prevent real progress on climate policy.