Paris Agreement regional impact

Nearly a decade after the Paris Agreement, the climate challenge — and opportunity — for South Asia has transformed. In 2015, we were still struggling for basic #energy access. Between 2017 and 2019 alone, 130 million Indians gained electricity for the first time. Today, the region faces two transitions at once: electrification and decarbonisation. In this conversation, I spoke about what that means for our economies and people — and the three shifts that can move us from ambition to implementation: ➡️ Go hyperlocal: From national averages to neighbourhood-level risk maps. We’ve committed to building heat action plans for 300 cities by 2027 — 50 are already done. Climate resilience begins with knowing your risks. ➡️ Decarbonise industry, not deindustrialise: Most South Asian industries are small and medium enterprises. Electrifying them is not just good for emissions — it’s good for export competitiveness and growth. ➡️ Send the right signals: A fair, region-appropriate carbon price can drive innovation, attract investment, and mobilise youth entrepreneurship for climate solutions. We must recognise our shared #resilience. Across #SouthAsia, communities are not waiting for others to act; they are already leading change. The question is how we match that spirit with systems and finance that amplify their impact. Our transitions must be inclusive, competitive, and forward-looking. Because the choices we make today will define the careers — and futures — of an entire generation. 🎙️ Tune into my conversation with Farwa Aamer on the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) podcast: https://lnkd.in/gaAVe_P9

🗺️ 50% of Paris Agreement linked Climate Action Plans are related to land, especially concentrated in rural and forest areas and on the fringes of expanding urban zones. Land Tenure is becoming central to global decentralization AND climate justice. 🌳 rural and forested areas experience higher levels of land tenure insecurity and poverty compared to more established agricultural regions, settlements, and towns 🦚 at most, half of Indigenous Peoples’ land rights are formally recognized, making it difficult to ensure that legitimate landholders are identified and included in investment planning and benefits 🔋 at least 54 percent of the transition minerals needed to reach a net zero emissions economy can be found on or near Indigenous Peoples’ lands and territories In encouraged to see that The World Bank Group is now expanding its land sector investments, including to secure the land rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, through a new Global Program on Land Tenure Security and Land Access for Climate Goals. Here is what they plan to achieve in the coming five years: - 100 million people to see greater tenure security, including 40 million women; - develop climate-sensitive land use plans in 500 urban areas; - improve land administration and land access for climate action in 20 countries. ⚙️Digitization and digital tech will be central to see this through - something we’re already working on with the World Bank via Climate Collective ‘s GreenAccountability tech accelerator. -> Scaling up investments in #land tenure and administration is therefore critical to both closing the global #infrastructure gap and for equitably tackling climate change.

🚦 Sustainable transport is key to meeting climate commitments in Latin America and the Caribbean. With transportation responsible for 37.7% of CO₂ emissions from combustion in the region, accelerating low-emission mobility is essential for achieving national climate targets under the Paris Agreement. A new UNDP report reviews the progress of 20 countries and highlights critical areas for action, including: ✅ Public and freight transport improvements ✅ Demand management and urban planning ✅ Gender equality and social inclusion in mobility systems The report provides concrete recommendations to help countries transition to cleaner, more inclusive, and more efficient transport systems. 📥 Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eAzig7Vu PNUD en América Latina y el Caribe | UNDP | UNDP Climate #SustainableTransport #ClimatePromise #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement #LowCarbonMobility #UNDP