Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
International Youth Day: Interview with Climate Activist Nicole Becker
When Argentinian climate activist and UNICEF Youth Advocate, Nicole Becker, learned that the climate crisis was one of the greatest threats to justice and human rights, she was determined to make some important changes in her life, and for her community and country. Watch her Voices of Change interview where she talks about the importance of turning “that anger into collective action.”
Archana Soreng: Our voice matters
Archana Soreng, a climate activist, belongs to the Khadia tribe in Odisha, India. Indigenous communities like hers make up only 5 percent of the world’s population. But they protect more than 20 percent of our planet’s land and 80 percent of its biodiversity. Young indigenous people “should be the leaders of climate actions, not victims of climate policies,” says Archana.
Hindou Ibrahim: Living in harmony with nature
“As indigenous peoples, we say, we are not different than the rest of the species, we are only one species of nature,” SDG Advocate and Indigenous Rights Activist Hindou Ibrahim talks about the importance of living in harmony with nature. “That's why living in harmony - it's respecting each other and trying to keep the balance without harming the rest of the species.”
We want to hear from you
The UN Expert Group on Net-Zero Emissions Commitments has launched a new portal seeking views from individuals and groups on how to improve the credibility of net-zero commitments among businesses, investors, cities, regions, and other non-state entities.
Climate justice for persons with disabilities
In Africa, the burden of climate change falls heavily on the shoulders of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Unfortunately, climate change negotiators and policymakers tend to overlook persons with disabilities more than any other demographic, says Nancy Marangu from the Chemichemi Foundation.
We are still addicted to fossil fuels. For the health of our societies and planet, we need to quit. Now."
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A Conversation with Catherine McKenna
We need to get our act together to tackle the biggest challenge that we face – says Catherine McKenna, the chair of the UN Secretary-General’s Expert Group on Net-zero Commitments, highlighting the critical need for credible and accountable pledges that can lead to concrete and immediate emission cuts.
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.
