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Plus: Could you skip breakfast for climate change? One study says we might not have a choice.

| View in browser The Climate Frontline is a monthly newsletter brought to you by the Government Energy and Climate Campus.  In this month's edition... Don't miss: Innovative Approaches to Disaster Response event Vote now: What tool is accelerating your climate work? Heat and hunger: How rising temperatures might impact breakfast The latest insights from Apolitical members Have a climate success story to share? Publish an article on Apolitical. How to Keep It R.E.A.L. in Climate and Sustainability Movements What benefits come from focusing on the actual needs of real people? Learn more Climate Leadership in 2025 in the Advent of Global Warming How will leaders tackle the challenges this year brings? Read how Don't miss: Innovative Approaches to Disaster Response event From wildfires to cyberattacks, today’s emergencies demand fast, coordinated and equitable action. You'll hear how real-world teams are reworking response systems to be more agile and inclusive, and explore tools that support faster, smarter coordination when it matters most. Register now Connect with peers: Energy and Climate  Community of Practice The Net Zero Community is now the Energy and Climate Community. We’ve broadened the scope to include wider conversations on energy systems, resilience, adaptation and climate strategy. Join this Community Vote now: Which tool has had the biggest impact on your climate work so far this year? Cast your vote Course: An Introduction to Sustainable Finance What if finance could be a force for sustainability? This course offers a clear, accessible introduction to sustainable finance, covering what it is, how it’s evolving and why it matters for public servants.   You’ll explore key concepts like ESG, responsible investment and stranded assets, and understand the role of policy, public finance and international institutions in mobilising capital for climate action.   Developed with the University of Oxford, the course is open to public servants and third sector leaders, with 150 free places per cohort for those working on COP28, G7, G20 or based in developing countries. Enrol on the course Share with your team In case you missed it \[Community\] Energy standards for AI How can governments align AI infrastructure with climate goals? If you're working on digital sustainability, energy systems or AI policy,  jump in and share your thinking. \[Leadership brief\] Climate finance: A quick guide for busy leaders How can government leaders mobilise private finance for urgent climate action? This short brief sets out what governments need to know: the capabilities that matter, the gaps that exist and how public servants around the world are starting to close them. \[Community\] Who pays for the planet? Meeting climate goals needs more than public funds—it means unlocking private capital. Share your examples of climate or nature projects that have delivered a measurable return on investment. And finally... Hate feeling "hangry"? New research in Nature shows that even with adaptation measures, global yields of staple crops like wheat, maize and soya could fall by over 11% by 2100. The study models climate impacts under moderate warming and finds that adaptation like switching crop varieties or adjusting irrigation only goes so far.   High-yield regions like the US and Europe could be hit hardest, with global calorie losses equivalent to 120 kilocalories per person, per day, for every 1°C of warming, or like giving up breakfast every day. It’s a stark reminder of the risks climate change poses to global food security. Did someone forward you this email? Sign up to Apolitical to connect and learn with over 250,000 public servants around the world.  Sign up to Apolitical You're getting this email as someone who's interacted with events, courses and other learning on the Government Energy and Climate Campus. Manage your subscription at any time by clicking the link to "Update your email preferences" at the bottom of this email. Apolitical Group Limited © 2025, all rights reserved 251 Southwark Bridge Road London, United Kingdom SE1 6FL   Unsubscribe or update your email preferences |
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