Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
Thought Leader: Hindou Ibrahim on living in harmony with nature
“Indigenous peoples are a solution, we are not only a victim of the climate change,” says SDG Advocate and Indigenous rights activists Hindou Ibrahim, talking about the indispensable role that indigenous communities play in protecting life on our planet.
Catalyzing action on energy commitments
Amidst surging energy and climate crises, the United Nations takes a major step in accelerating a transition to clean, affordable energy for all and net-zero emissions, with the launch of the UN-Energy Plan of Action and the Energy Compact Action Network.
Abidjan Summit: Time is now to future proof the world’s land
UN Deputy-Secretary-General joins world leaders and calls on the international community to take urgent action to stem the loss of life and livelihoods due to the impacts of desertification, land degradation and drought, at the opening of the United Nations conference on desertification in Côte d’Ivoire.
Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks
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New faith-based initiative on climate-responsible finance
People, communities, and organizations of faith have the influence to push private financiers to help accelerate the shift to renewable energy, says the UN Chief as religious leaders and UNEP call for climate-responsible finance as a moral imperative towards children.
UN honours Sir David Attenborough
Recognizing his outsized impact on the global environmental movement, the UN Environment Programme presented Sir David Attenborough with the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award, the UN’s highest environmental honour.
Demand that renewable energy is introduced now – at speed and at scale. Demand an end to coal-fired power. Demand an end to all fossil fuel subsidies.”
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Act Now on Climate Change
Netflix Film teamed up with the UN to host this Act Now on Climate Change conversation, inspired by Don’t Look Up and the landmark February 2022 report on climate impacts by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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!
We can all contribute to climate action
“We all can contribute towards climate action; our voice matters,” Archana says in this interview for our Voices of Change series.
Posters for Climate Action
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.
