United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Development
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) initiatives in several Asian countries.
- Increased renewable energy adoption in countries like Thailand and the Philippines.
- Improved energy efficiency through initiatives like CFL bulb replacements in the Philippines.
Social Achievements
- Launched the Climate Kampung Programme (ProKlim) in Indonesia to improve community resilience to climate change.
- Initiatives to promote gender equality in climate change negotiations and reporting.
- Community-based adaptation projects in Nepal and other countries.
Governance Achievements
- Development of National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) and National Adaptation Plans in various countries.
- Participation in international climate change negotiations (UNFCCC) and agreements like the Paris Agreement.
- Increased collaboration among ASEAN countries and Pacific Island nations on climate change.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Unequal distribution of climate change impacts and resources; vulnerable communities disproportionately affected.
- Deforestation and forest degradation.
- Lack of access to clean and renewable energy in many developing countries.
- Climate change-induced extreme weather events (floods, droughts, cyclones).
- Climate change-related conflicts and migration.
- Difficulties in measuring and verifying emission reductions from forests (REDD+).
- Insufficient climate finance for adaptation and mitigation.
Mitigation Strategies
- REDD+ initiatives to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
- Transition to renewable energy sources (solar, hydro).
- Improved energy efficiency measures.
- Community-based adaptation projects.
- International cooperation and agreements (UNFCCC, Paris Agreement).
- National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) and National Adaptation Plans.
- Climate finance mechanisms (Adaptation Fund, Green Climate Fund).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
- Droughts
- Sea level rise
Opportunities
- Renewable energy development
- Climate-smart agriculture
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNFCCC
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)