Advancing Climate Action: Insights from COP28 and COP 29

In the ever-evolving landscape of climate policy, the results of the 28th and 29th sessions of the Conference of Parties (COP) presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are pivotal. The COP29, in particular, builds on the urgent discussions from COP28, emphasizing enhanced commitments and actionable strategies in the face of escalating global temperatures and extreme weather conditions. These sessions highlighted critical areas requiring immediate attention, including the advancement of policies to maintain global warming within 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Noteworthy is the inclusion of broader stakeholder groups, such as youth and indigenous populations, which underlines the shift towards more inclusive and holistic approaches to climate governance.

This Research Topic aims to critically analyze the discussions and frameworks developed during COP28 and COP29, with a focus on transforming these into actionable and broad-reaching climate policies. Key inquiries will involve identifying Earth and climate monitoring technologies and solutions, examining the efficacy of proposed solutions for youth involvement in climate action, recommending just transitions for affected industries and communities, and identifying best practices for managing natural and urban resources sustainably. The goal is to offer academically rigorous and practically applicable insights that can usher in a new era of global climate resilience and sustainability.

The Research Topic is a collaborative effort across several journals (Frontiers in Environmental Science, Frontiers in Earth Science, Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management, Frontiers in Sustainability, and Frontiers in Sustainable Cities) and seeks contributions across a range of related themes:
• Global and Local Earth Monitoring: Technologies and methods for assessing environmental and climatic changes.
• Climate Science and Innovation: Advances in carbon reduction, health-responsive climate policies, and sustainable finance.
• Resilient Urban Development: Approaches to reduce urban carbon footprints and enhance social equity.
• Fairness in Climate Adaptation: Mechanisms for equitable resource distribution and financing for climate adaptation.
• Sustainable Resource Utilization: Innovative practices in energy, industry, and ecological management.
• Renewable Energy Initiatives: Policies to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
• Youth Engagement and Education: Strategies to bolster participation and decision-making abilities among the youth.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: COP28, climate action, sustainability, climate resilience, community participation, COP29, climate monitoring, climate adaptation

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.