Global Scans · Climate Action · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

• [New] California's climate disclosure laws, including SB 261, reflect a global push for increased transparency in carbon accounting and climate-related financial risks. SWEEP - Sustainability data management
• [New] That the rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) increase this year will remain too fast to meet climate targets outlined for limiting global warming to 1.5 °C. Met Office
• [New] The ripple effects are being felt across Europe, with property owners and investors now forced to factor in climate risk as a central element of their financial planning. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The global energy transition is both a climate imperative and an unprecedented economic opportunity for Latin America. CAF
• [New] PAA and the India Climate Collaborative are hosting a closed-door funder roundtable to reflect on extreme heat as a growing development risk in India. PAA
• [New] In 2026, persistent disruption from geopolitical instability, cybersecurity threats, climate risk and social volatility is reshaping how organizations manage enterprise risk and resilience. Teneo
• [New] Weather-related disasters accounted for 92% of total losses and 97% of insured losses, underscoring how climate-linked hazards now dominate global risk. tovima.com
• [New] Fresh produce markets are highly sensitive to weather patterns, and 2026 is projected to bring climate-linked volatility, especially for tomatoes, potatoes and leafy greens. International Supermarket News
• [New] Many pension funds worldwide are increasingly recognizing climate change as a material investment risk. Markets Group
• [New] Climate change could sharply increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa in the coming decades. Climate Tech Venture Review
• [New] In 2026, return on investment will reemerge as the central pillar of climate strategy. SupplyChainBrain
• [New] The UK government sought feedback in 2025 on how climate transition planning obligations should apply to corporates and regulated financial institutions, and we expect formal regulation to be introduced in 2026. Passle

Last updated: 08 February 2026