India ratifies Paris climate pact at UN, brings its entry into force “tantalisingly close”
India has chosen the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the country''s independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence, to join the climate accord.
Media advisory: Press briefing on climate change on 29 Sept.
UN climate experts will brief the media on the outcome of the General Assembly and the latest developments on the Paris Agreement.
Paris climate accord crosses first threshold for entry into force
“I am confident that, by the time I leave office, the Paris Agreement will have entered into force,” Ban Ki-moon said.
Media briefing on 21 Sept. climate event
The event will provide an opportunity for countries to deposit instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession to the Paris Agreement and to recognize countries that have joined already.
The Paris Agreement: Frequently Asked Questions
The agreement provides a pathway forward to limit temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, maybe even 1.5, and it provides a mechanism to increase the level of ambition.
Momentum growing for Paris Agreement’s early entry into force
Countries are accelerating efforts to join the Paris Agreement on climate change at a special high-level event to be hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 21 September.
Civil society invited to 21 Sept. climate event in New York
Civil society representatives who work on climate change mitigation or adaptation may apply to attend a ratification event for the Paris Agreement.
Ban stresses importance of funding for SDGs, climate action at G20 Summit
“Implementing the 2030 Agenda will strengthen our collective ability to address short-term risks and build long-term resilience," Ban said.
In historic ceremony, Ban commends China, US for formally joining Paris Agreement
"You have added powerful momentum to the drive for the Agreement to enter into force this year,” the UN chief said in a ceremony in China.
Global conference sets health action agenda for the implementation of the Paris Agreement
Participants attending the Second Global Conference on Health and Climate proposed key actions for the implementation of the Paris Agreement to reduce health risks linked to climate change.
‘Spirit of Paris’ continues as governments get down to climate action implementation
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Day in Photos: Paris Agreement Signing Ceremony
On 22 April, 175 Parties signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Check out the photos from the event and behind the scenes of this busy, historic day.
Record support for advancing Paris Climate Agreement entry into force
In an extraordinary show of support for the Paris climate [...]