Climate Action

Science, Solutions, Solidarity

For a livable planet 

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UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil

COP30 concluded with an agreement on a wide range of climate issues among all 193 countries present at the conference, showing that nations can still come together to confront the defining challenges no country can solve alone. "COP30 has delivered progress," UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. But he urged countries to go further, through deep and rapid emission cuts and credible plans to transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy.

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Meet the new Youth Advisory Group!

A new cohort of young climate leaders have just begun their term as the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. Meet the 14 changemakers here!

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Local leaders driving change

The Local Leaders series features mayors, governors, and others making cities and regions future-ready, showcasing how communities benefit from initiatives addressing the climate crisis.

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For information integrity

Brazil, UNESCO and the UN have joined forces to strengthen research to counter narratives that are delaying and derailing urgently needed climate action.

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Facts on climate and energy

Climate change is a hot topic. Read up on some essential facts. Share them, use them and talk about them to help build support for urgent action.

The clean energy future is no longer a promise. It’s a fact.

ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (22 July 2025)
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Voices from the Amazon forest

 

Indigenous Peoples and traditional communities in Acre, Brazil, are pioneering forest conservation — and shaping how climate finance is used to keep their forests standing.

Jordan's restoration success story

Jordan's first botanic garden turned a potential conflict between ecologists and local herders into a restoration partnership. Together, they have revived 180 hectares of degraded rangelands, increased grazing opportunities and improved livelihoods.

This is how we track disasters like never before

Tracking and understanding disasters can help limit their impact on lives, economies, and ecosystems. Find out how countries can use the Disaster Tracking System (DTS) – a tool that helps monitor disasters more accurately and better inform decision-making.

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Climate issues

What do food, health, water or energy have to do with climate change?

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National climate plans

What are Nationally Determined Contributions, and why do they matter?

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Powering a safer future

Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.

Latest News

COP30: The key results

After two weeks of intense negotiations, the text adopted at COP30 calls for mobilizing at least $1.3 trillion per year by 2035 for climate action, alongside tripling adaptation finance. It also launches two major initiatives to help countries deliver on their national climate action plans, and for the first time, acknowledges the need to tackle climate disinformation, pledging to promote information integrity.

What happens when we trust youth to lead climate action?

Young people around the world are already shaping solutions to respond to the climate crisis. Meet five young leaders from Pakistan, Liberia, Bolivia, Colombia, and Uganda, who are driving change in their communities — from coral reef restoration to green mobility and clean energy.

Building climate resilience in Nepal’s mountains and plains

In Nepal, people are witnessing the impacts of climate change firsthand, from melting glaciers to drought-stricken plains. Communities are safeguarding lives and restoring livelihoods through nature-based solutions.

Events

World Soil Day

Over 95 per cent of our food comes from soils, but climate change and human activities are degrading them. Sustainable soil management practices help preserve biodiversity, improve fertility, and contribute to carbon sequestration, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change.

Seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7)

The seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly focuses on the need to accelerate sustainable solutions and effective responses for a safer and more resilient planet, focusing on healthy ecosystems, sustainable consumption and production, and technological tools to prevent environmental risks.

Launch of the International Decade of Sustainable Transport

Decarbonizing the transport sector – responsible for roughly 15 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions – is vital to limit global warming. Starting in 2026, the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport will be an opportunity to advance sustainable transport globally.

 

Climate action starting now

Everyone has a role in climate action. At the United Nations, we are calling on people everywhere to work together to solve climate challenges and realize the commitments of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This website keeps up with actions taken by governments, businesses, civil society, youth and more in every part of the world.

It’s our planet, and while we know it is in crisis, we also know that solutions are in reach. Progress is already well underway, from more green energy to more secure food supplies. And the benefits are clear as well, such as green jobs, clean air and sounder economies. A more sustainable, prosperous world is in reach. Join us in taking action to claim it, starting now.

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