Newsletter: June 2017

There is growing consensus that the time to act on climate is now, and it is urgent. The study ‘Global risk of deadly heat’, released in June, warns that almost half of the world’s population will be exposed to deadly heatwaves by the end of the century based on current trends. The world’s poor are the most exposed. Christiana Figurers and others published ‘Three years to safeguard our climate’ calling on the G20 leaders to set targets in six sectors by 2020 to cut CO₂ emissions faster. C40 Mayors, representing hundreds of millions of citizens, also launched a petition to save the planet before it is too late.To achieve quick results with multiple benefits it is essential to also take fast action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants. The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is working on more actions to reduce black carbon (soot) and methane emissions from agriculture and municipal solid waste this year, and towards a fast ratification of the Kigali Amendment to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). We are building important partnerships with cities and the private sector. For example, this month’s collaboration with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and city-based Formula E races, which will help speed up the transition to more efficient and safer electric mobility and soot-free urban transport. And we encourage more cities to join the BreatheLife campaign!Helena Molin Valdes Climate & Clean Air Coalition secretariat