Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
Local leaders driving change
The Local Leaders series features mayors, governors and other leaders who are making their cities, regions and states fit for the future, highlighting how communities around the world are benefitting from impactful initiatives that tackle the climate crisis.
Committed to driving action
On 23 April, the President of Brazil and the UN Chief convened leaders to advance efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Participant list. Secretary-General's remarks to the press. The Chairs' summary.
Tracking national action
Under the Paris Agreement, all countries are required to update their national climate action plans this year. They must accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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.
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.
We cannot, must not, and will not let up on climate action."
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (23 April 2025)
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Now is the time to save our ocean
The ocean is our planet’s life support — it gives us the air we breathe, the food we eat and helps fight against the worst effects of climate change. But it's under threat. At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, governments, businesses, investors, youth, Indigenous Peoples and scientists unite to accelerate global action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean.
Cabo Verde’s Blue Economy: Development through Sustainability
The island of Santiago in Cabo Verde is home to many coastal communities who depend on fishing for food security and livelihoods. For Cabo Verde and other Small Island Developing States, the Blue Economy offers a way to sustainably manage ocean resources while also fostering economic growth.
Zero waste, big impact
Babacar Thiaw — surfer, restaurateur, and environmental advocate — recounts his wake-up call in the early 2010s while surfing on the polluted water along the shoreline of Dakar, Senegal. Out on the waves, he realized that the sea was full of plastic. What began with banning plastic straws turned into a national movement.
Climate issues
What do food, health, water or energy have to do with climate change?
National climate plans
What are Nationally Determined Contributions, and why do they matter?
Powering a safer future
Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.
