AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoRecord Heat: Copernicus says 2026 is virtually certain to become the second-hottest year on record and exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. October was the warmest on record, as a strong El Niño adds heat to human-driven warming. COP31: Climate talks open in Türkiye on Nov. 9, with pressure to turn pledges into emissions cuts, adaptation and reliable funding for vulnerable countries. Climate Displacement: Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people—three in four worldwide—live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards, UNHCR warns. Clean-Energy Shift: China sent $132 billion in clean technology and investment to developing countries last year, helping expand solar, batteries and electric vehicles even as China remains the world’s largest greenhouse-gas emitter. Climate Accountability: An Oregon judge cleared Multnomah County’s nearly $52 billion lawsuit against fossil-fuel companies to proceed, seeking damages tied to the 2021 heat dome and future adaptation costs. Resilience Funding: The World Bank approved another $500 million for Nigeria to restore degraded landscapes, improve water management and help communities withstand climate shocks.
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