The Climate Frontline is a monthly newsletter that celebrates the people and policies making a difference in climate. It is brought to you by the Government Climate Campus, Apolitical's learning hub for connecting public servants with the tools and training they need to address the climate crisis. Every issue we bring you the freshest debates and updates in environmental policy to inform and inspire you.

A Fair Trade? The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its Role in Global Climate Action and Justice  

The EU is set to launch its groundbreaking carbon border tax later this year, but there are concerns that low-income countries may be unfairly penalised...

20-30%

of all carbon dioxide emissions are associated with international trade.

Climate concept corner

Breaking down the jargon

Carbon leakage - A situation where environmental regulations cause businesses to relocate their high-emission production to countries with less stringent regulations, undermining both domestic and global efforts to mitigate climate change.

Climate champion of the month

Celebrating inspiring individuals in our community of public servants

Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko

Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development, African Union Commission

Josefa Sacko is a leading African Agronomist from Angola and is known for her work in climate-proofing African agriculture. She previously served as Special Adviser to both Angola's Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Environment. She is a high-profile speaker at international organisations, including the African Development Bank and the World Trade Organisation.

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Extra reads and resources to help deepen your knowledge 

🙋‍♀️ Courses: Buildings: Decarbonising with impact (New course) - Apolitical and Rocky Mountain Institute

📝 Article: Climate justice is gender justice - María Sofía Muratore

🗓️ Event: How to influence and manage upwards - Apolitical 

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