Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
Climate emergency: Heatwaves
“These heatwaves are happening worldwide as a consequence of climate change,” warned the head of the World Metrological Organization (WMO), Petteri Taalas, looking at the impact of the current exceptional heat in Europe on people’s health and wellbeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are still addicted to fossil fuels. For the health of our societies and planet, we need to quit. Now."
Watch, Listen and Share
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.
