Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
The ocean – the world’s greatest ally against climate change
Our ocean generates 50 percent of the oxygen we need and absorbs 25 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions. It is the ‘lungs of the planet’ and its largest ‘carbon sink’ – a vital buffer against climate impacts. Ahead of the Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal (27 June to 1 July), learn more about why we must safeguard the ocean as our best ally for climate solutions.
If we lose our rainforests
We cannot limit global warming without reducing emissions from deforestation and significantly restoring rainforests to remove carbon from the air, alongside efforts to rapidly decarbonization of our economies, says UNEP.
Africa: Saving the world’s damaged lands and ecosystems
UNDP’s expert on land management and restoration Phemo Kgomotso talks about how Africa’s power to move the world towards a secure climate-resilient future despite facing some of the toughest global challenges.
Dear World Leaders
The UN Development Programme relaunches its award-winning campaign to give people a platform to share messages of hope and anxiety to world leaders on climate change in the lead up to COP27.
Everyday climate actions at your fingertips
ActNow, the UN’s campaign for individual action on climate change, is now available on WhatsApp. Sign-up and receive instant suggestions on everyday actions that you can take to do your part.
Had we invested massively in renewable energy in the past, we would not be so dramatically at the mercy of the instability of fossil fuel markets.”
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We are both creature and moulder of our environment
"Remember it is people that propel social progress, develop science and technology and, through their hard work, continuously transform the human environment. We are both creature and moulder of our environment" – an excerpt from the 1972 Declaration on the Human Environment.
Show the world what climate action looks like
Starting this Earth Day, join #MyClimateAction - a special photo and video competition by Agora in support of the UN’s ActNow campaign to showcase creative actions and solutions, and inspire others!
Climate Action in the Shadow of War
"The war is affecting the sustainable development of every single country in our region” - in the latest episode of Awake at Night, Vladislav Kaim, the UN Secretary-General’s youth advisor on climate change, discusses the impacts of the war in Ukraine on climate action. Read more.
Posters for Climate Action
Reaching net-zero
What is net zero, why is it important, and how can it be achieved?
Net-zero expert group
Meet experts ensuring ambitious and credible net-zero commitments
Powering a safer future
Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.
