From drumbeating to marching: assessing non-state and subnational climate action using data

Hsu, Angel / Sander Chan / Mark Roelfsema / Marco Schletz / Takeshi Kuramochi / Sybrig Smit / Andrew Deneault
External Publications (2023)

in: One Earth 12 (7), 628-633

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2023.08.021
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The 2015 Paris Agreement emphasized non-state actors (NSAs) in climate action, but ‘‘greenwashing’’ concerns persist. The UN introduced a framework for NSA accountability through improved reporting. Yet, data remain inconsistent, especially in the Global South. We propose refining reporting, broadening data collection, and using innovative tech like AI for better tracking and accountability