New Report: Mitigation of Climate Change
On 4 April, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will release a major report on the progress and gaps in our efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and invest in renewable energy. Learn more
Credibility and Accountability of Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on 31 March 2022, established a High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities to develop stronger and clearer standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-State entities – including businesses, investors, cities, and regions – and speed up their implementation.
Is the grass always greener where it rains?
Intense droughts have significant consequences for both agriculture and the economy in the Near East and North Africa. A new study looks at how every action to conserve groundwater counts for climate action. Read more
How are Arab States scaling up on climate action?
Climate change poses the greatest challenge the Arab States region has ever faced, says the UN Development Programme’s Kishan Khoday looking at the urgent need for climate action across the region. Read more
First-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week
The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, organized by UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), marks a significant milestone in the lead up to COP27 which will take place in Egypt in November.
How to keep disasters at bay
As the changing climate increasingly throws us curve balls, let’s look at how we can be prepared to face extreme weather-related events. Read more
Timor-Leste floods teach costly lessons
The need for early warning systems and disaster-risk reduction and preparedness become acute due to flashfloods during Timor-Leste’s rainy season. Read more
Drawing disaster-preparedness lessons from Tonga’s volcano
Following a massive volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga earlier this year, experts stress the need for investments in ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate action. Read more
UN weather agency to spearhead 5-year early warning plan
UN sets an ambitious five-year deadline for countries to ensure that people everywhere are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the UN chief announces. Read more
UN Chief: Early warning systems save lives
On World Meteorological Day, UN Secretary-General puts the safety and protection of everyone on the forefront, calling for live-saving early warning systems before deadly disasters strike. Read Press Release
Time for ‘tangible and credible’ forest management
International Day of Forests: The sustainable management of forests and their resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations. Read more
Elizabeth Wathuti: We can change so much in the world
Elizabeth Wathuti, a Green Climate Fund Youth Champion, and the founder of the Green Generation Initiative, calls for solidarity and compassion in our efforts to address the world’s growing climate and ecological crises.
Madagascar: Standing up to climate disasters
Amidst the devastation and destruction wrought by climate disasters, women share stories of loss, hope and solidarity, helping those whose lives were upended recover. Read more
The Mexican violinist who saved the Sierra Gorda
Martha Isabel Ruiz Corzo leads and inspires some 17,000 local environmental activists to protect Mexico’s Sierra Gorda, now declared a protected biosphere reserve. Read more
Fighting back the desert
In the Nigerien town of Ouallam, women stave off desertification, improve their local environment and provide food for their communities by adapting to climate change. Read more