Climate Change Data

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)