Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
Clean energy needs to triple by 2030
2023 has shattered temperature records, and seen record drought, fire and floods around the world. Those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis – developing countries – are often hit the hardest. But no country and no person is immune.The science is clear: to preserve a livable climate, coal, oil, and gas production must decline rapidly, and global renewable power capacity – such as wind, solar, hydro and geothermal energy – needs to triple by 2030.
Here are five reasons why accelerating the transition to clean energy is the pathway to a healthy, livable planet today and for generations to come.
Early warnings for all
A third of the world’s people do not get early warnings of extreme weather. The UN action plan aims to have everyone covered by 2027.
For our common future
There are steps every one of us can take for a healthier planet. Act now, speak up and show leaders that people are ready for change.
How to speed up the shift to renewable energy
Read about five critical actions to transform our energy systems and end our reliance on fossil fuels, the main cause of climate change.
The facts on climate and energy
Climate change is a hot topic – with myths and falsehoods circulating widely. Find some essential facts here and share them.
To all those working, marching and championing real climate action, I want you to know that you are on the right side of history and that I am with you.”
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (19 September 2023)
Watch, Listen and Share
How to communicate for climate action and solutions
How can communications spur action on climate change? How can we communicate science, hope and solutions in a way that resonates with audiences? How do we counter denialism, paralysis and doomism? Watch Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, Katharine Hayhoe, climate scientist, and Jeremy Heimans, co-founder and chairman of Purpose explore these crucial questions and more. Moderated by Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist and climate lead at ABC News. Watch here
Clean energy trends to power the world
Energy is at the heart of both the causes and the solutions to the climate crisis. Wangari Muchiri, director of Africa Wind Power, and Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance discuss clean energy advances, solutions and some of the challenges of the energy transition. Moderated by John Timmer, Senior Science Editor at Ars Technica. Watch here
Tackling climate mis- and dis-information
Vanessa Nakate, climate activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Paul Goodloe, meteorologist at The Weather Channel, and Jake Dubbins, co-founder of the Conscious Advertising Network discuss how to shape a healthier information ecosystem. Moderated by Charlotte Scaddan, UN Senior Adviser on Information Integrity. Watch here
Posters for Climate Action
Climate issues
Restoring nature’s resources for climate action
Net Zero
What does it mean? Why is it important? And are we on track?
Powering a safer future
Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.
