Share of parties to global environmental treaties
Share of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste and other chemicals that meet their reporting commitments.
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Developing nations get 12 to 14 times less than what's needed to adapt infrastructure and prepare for climate impacts.
Gates urges strategic climate pivot to prioritize health amid decline in aid
Ahead of the U.N. climate summit, the hugely influential philanthropist argues against taking a "doomsday outlook."
Pledges by nations to U.N. fall far short of world's 1.5° C. climate target
A new analysis indicates nations must cut carbon emissions by a massive 43% globally by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
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