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Norway becomes first industrialised nation to submit updated UN climate action plan

Business Green

Helen Mountford, vice president for climate and economics at the World Resources Institute, welcomed the news. "As As the first developed country to strengthen its Paris commitment, Norway is demonstrating the type of leadership needed to move the world in the right direction," she said.

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WEF launches philanthropic initiative to mobilise $3tr a year to tackle climate crisis

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His comments were echoed by Helen Mountford, chief executive at the ClimateWorks initiative, which is supporting GAEA. "By

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UN: Weak 2030 national climate plans put world 'very far' from meeting Paris goals

Business Green

Helen Mountford, vice-president of climate and economics at the World Resources Institute, said the findings highlighted the need for major G20 economies and big emitters, in particular the US and China, to ramp up their climate action. "The That is an important step but right now they need to take bold action in the near-term."

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'Essentially unchanged': Japan prompts outcry with underpowered climate action plan

Business Green

Helen Mountford, vice president for climate and economics at the World Resources Institute, was similarly blunt in her assessment of the plan. Her comments were echoed by Mountford, who argued there were compelling economic reasons for Japan to accelerate its decarbonisation efforts.

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5 Ways Momentum for Climate Action Has Grown Since the Paris Agreement Was Signed

The City Fix

Since the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in 2015 and signed by 175 countries on Earth Day the following year, global momentum to tackle the climate emergency has been building. Progress has been made on almost every front, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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US rejoins Paris Agreement

Renewable Energy World

Helen Mountford, Vice President, Climate and Economics at the World Resources Institute said that the move signals that “it’s a new day for US engagement on climate change.”. This shows this administration’s clear commitment to tackling climate change, prioritizing the energy transition and driving a green recovery.”

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'Climate breakdown has already begun': Green figures react to IPCC's landmark climate warning

Business Green

Helen Mountford, vice president for climate and economics at the World Resources Institute, said: "If this IPCC report doesn't shock you into action, it should. This year at COP26, leaders have an opportunity to act on these scientific warnings. They have no excuse not to.".