Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable future
Informal Leaders Roundtable on Climate Action
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 20 September held an informal, closed-door roundtable with a small but representative group of Heads of State and Government. The roundtable addressed gaps in urgent actions on climate mitigation, finance and adaptation, and was a chance for national leaders to demonstrate solidarity and ambition on climate action.
Ministers prep for COP26
Climate and energy ministers will hash out key political issues in the lead-up to the Glasgow climate talks. The Pre-COP, the last high-level meeting of its kind before COP26, will bring together representatives from about 40 States along with UN officials and civil society advocates. Topics on the table include the protection of communities and natural habitats, sustainable finance and transparency.
Youth convene to drive action
Almost 400 young people from 186 countries will meet in Milan to rev up the call for climate action. With weeks to go before COP26, they will highlight youth leadership and push for a climate conscious society. Tune in for in-depth debates, the day of cinema and the #Music4Climate concert featuring the world's largest rock band.
IPCC: The time to act is now
Climate changes are occurring in every region and globally, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. There is still time to act, but it must happen immediately.
It’s Climate Week: Africa
Join people across the region to find out what’s happening to keep a livable planet. Check our page on the week for a quick glance at ideas, actions, science and ambitious plans to move forward.
"Everyone must to do their job. Developed countries and emerging economies must contribute.”
Watch and Listen
Avoiding climate catastrophe
Join top UN climate officials and a youth leader in the SDG Media Zone for a lively exchange on the latest climate science, current political debates and the urgency of climate action.
Join #TheHumanRace
The climate crisis doesn’t affect everyone equally. Join #TheHumanRace, a global challenge for climate action in solidarity with people who need it most.
Sunita Narain: Building a resilient world
Leading Indian environmentalist Sunita Narain explains how we must act on the climate crisis, as a matter of justice.
What is climate change?
Our climate 101 offers a quick take on the how and why of climate change.
Climate action fast facts
Explore how climate intersects with issues from food to energy to jobs.
Climate leaders
Interviews capture the latest thinking on climate talks, science and action.
