COP27: Delivering for people and the planet
From 6 to 18 November, Heads of State, ministers and negotiators, along with climate activists, mayors, civil society representatives and CEOs will meet in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh for the largest annual gathering on climate action. Learn more.
World Water Week
Today, water stress due to climatic hazards such as extreme droughts and floods is affecting many countries, limiting their access to clean drinking water. This year, World Water Week, which takes place from 23 August to 1 September, focuses on the value of water for people, nature, climate change and development. Learn more
Calling for just, well-financed climate action in Africa
Ahead of the UN climate conference in Egypt this November, the recently-appointed Africa Director and Special Adviser to the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, Bogolo Kenewendo, talks about her new assignment. Read more
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. Read her opinion in UN Africa Renewal
Africa Climate Week 2022
In the lead-up to COP27 in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh in November, Africa Climate Week, to be hosted in Gabon, looks at ambitions, innovations and partnerships that are driving climate action in Africa. Check out stories of transformative change and solutions across the continent.
Nicole Becker: Turn that anger into collective action
Argentinian climate activist, Nicole Becker, is the co-founder of Jóvenes por el Clima or Youth for the Climate - a social and political movement advocating for concrete climate action through fair and equal public policies.
Celebrating Indigenous communities and their ability to protect nature
An emerging body of research suggests that traditional techniques for growing food, controlling wildfires, and conserving endangered species could help arrest the dramatic decline of the natural world, says the UN Environment Programme. This International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of indigenous communities who work relentlessly to protect our planet. Learn more
UN chief slams ‘immoral’ profiteering amid global energy crisis
As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, skyrocketing energy prices are compounding an existential cost-of-living crisis for hundreds of millions of people, the UN chief said, introducing the third is a series of briefings from the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance. Learn more
Facts about climate emergencies
The impacts of climate change can be seen everywhere with increasing and worsening extreme weather events such heatwaves, droughts, flooding, winter storms, hurricanes and wildfires. Learn more about climate emergencies
The right to a healthy environment
As the UN General Assembly recognizes people’s right to a healthy environment, the head of the UN Environment Programme looks at the importance of this historic resolution. Read more
Renewables: Cheapest form of power
Renewables are the cheapest form of power today confirms a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency. Amid climbing fossil fuel prices, investments in renewables in 2021 saves US$55 billion in global energy generation costs in 2022. Learn more
Climate emergency: Heatwaves
“These heatwaves are happening worldwide as a consequence of climate change,” warned the head of the World Metrological Organization, Petteri Taalas, looking at the impact of the current exceptional heat in Europe on people’s health and wellbeing. Watch the press conference
18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, a tireless civil rights leader, and a passionate advocate for sustainable development and the environment, let’s remember that “it’s in our hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” Learn more about the Day
8 billion reasons to take climate action
“In the world we strive to build, 8 billion people means 8 billion opportunities to live dignified and fulfilled lives,” says UN Chief António Guterres as the world’s population nears 8 billion. Every one of us can make a difference in building a better world. Every action counts. Almost 8 million climate actions have already been registered through the UN ActNow campaign. Join the ActNow campaign
Healthy diets for a healthier planet
What does food have to do with climate change? More than a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions is linked to food and reducing emissions from the food sector requires changes at all stages, from producers to consumers. Learn more