Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
UN chief: We must triple the speed of the shift to renewable energy
At the launch of the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), on the mitigation of climate change, the UN Secretary-General called for an urgent shift of investments and subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy, warning that investing in new fossil fuels infrastructure is “moral and economic madness.” The report sets out viable, financially sound options in every sector that can keep the possibility of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees alive.
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Read the Secretary-General's remarks
Read the Secretary-General's Op-ed in The Washington Post
Global impact of Ukraine war
“Now is also the time to turn this crisis into an opportunity. We must work towards progressively phasing-out coal and other fossil fuels, and accelerating the deployment of renewable energy and a just transition,” urged the UN Chief at the launch of a report on the Ukraine war’s impact on food, energy, and finance.
UN Chief launches Net-Zero Expert Group
The Group, chaired by former Canadian Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, will develop stronger and clearer standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-State entities, including businesses, investors, cities and regions.
Act Now: SPEAK UP!
Climate action is a task for all of us. Concrete steps need to be taken by all sectors of society. Speak up! Appeal to world leaders, urge your city, your bank, and your employer to take urgent action toward net-zero emissions.
UN weather agency to spearhead 5-year early warning plan
The UN is setting 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 announced.
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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Ashley Lashley: The health of our people and our environment are all interconnected
On World Health Day, Barbadian climate activist and UNICEF Youth Advocate Ashley Lashley, who works with young people across the Caribbean to help to foster a more sustainable lifestyle and understand the impacts of climate change on our health - and the health of our planet, talks about how the power of change starts with us.
The Role of Sport in Combating Climate Change
How can sport help incentivize action on climate change? What climate action can the sector take to contribute to a low-carbon economy? Watch this virtual event on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, with experts and athletes discussing the relationship between sport and climate.
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).
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.
