The UN Campaign for
Individual Action
To preserve a livable climate, greenhouse-gas emissions must be reduced by half by 2030 and to net zero by 2050. Bold, fast, and wide-ranging action needs to be taken by governments and businesses. But the transition to a low-carbon world also requires the participation of citizens – especially in advanced economies.
ActNow is the United Nations campaign for individual action on climate change and sustainability.
Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet. By making choices that have less harmful effects on the environment, we can be part of the solution and influence change.
Use the app to log your actions and contribute to the global count.
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Energy and transport are key
Much of our electricity and heat are still powered by coal, oil, and gas. Airplanes and cars also run mostly on fossil fuels. To reduce your carbon footprint, use less energy at home, switch to a wind or solar-energy provider, skip a long-haul flight, and drive less.
Food matters
The production, processing, transport, consumption, and disposal of food all contribute to greenhouse-gas emissions. To reduce your impact on the climate, buy local and seasonal food, eat more plant-based meals, use up what you have, and compost any leftovers.
Speak Up!
Climate action is a task for all of us. Concrete steps need to be taken by all sectors of society – first and foremost by governments, businesses and industry. Speak up! Appeal to world leaders, urge your city, your bank and your employer to take urgent action toward net-zero emissions.
Start with ten impactful actions
Our lifestyles have a profound impact on our planet. Our choices matter. Around two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions are linked to private households. The energy, food, and transport sectors each contribute about 20 per cent of lifestyle emissions. From the electricity we use, to the food we eat and the way we travel, we can make a difference.
Take a look at the action guide and start with these ten actions to help tackle the climate crisis.
For more tips, and to log your actions, download the app.
Save energy at home
Walk, bike, or take public transport
Eat more vegetables
Consider your travel
Throw away less food
Reduce, reuse, repair, recycle
Change your home's source of energy
Switch to an electric vehicle
Choose eco-friendly products
Speak up
In the Spotlight
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ActNow joins forces with Whatsapp to promote individual climate action
A new messaging service on Whatsapp suggests everyday actions that users can take to tackle the climate crisis.
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Mobile App
Learn more, track your habits and see your impact
Make the shift to a more sustainable lifestyle. The mobile app by AWorld – because there is no planet B – allows you to choose and track a set of sustainable habits, and see the impact you are making in terms of CO2, water and electricity saved. You can also take educational journeys, engage in group challenges, get tips and take quizzes, all geared toward living more sustainably.
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