Climate Action

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Science, Solutions, Solidarity

For a livable planet 

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UN climate report stresses urgency to act to secure a livable future

There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they are available now, said scientists in the latest report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on 20 March. “This Synthesis Report underscores the urgency of taking more ambitious action and shows that, if we act now, we can still secure a liveable sustainable future for all,” said IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee.

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Learning from Indigenous knowledge

Indigenous Peoples’ environmental stewardship holds many of the solutions to the world’s climate and biodiversity crises. Read an interview with the Chair of the UN Indigenous Forum, from Colombia.

Only one Mother Earth

On International Mother Earth Day, the UN Chief urged people everywhere “to raise your voices and demand leaders make peace with nature.”

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See what climate action looks like

Take a look at #MyClimateAction – a photo and video contest conducted by the Agora mobile app, in support of the UN’s ActNow campaign. Be inspired by people taking action and championing solutions to drive change.

Meet the new Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change

Seven young climate leaders started their two-year term as the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. Meet them here!

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We have never been better equipped to solve the climate challenge – but we must move into warp speed climate action now.

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How to defuse the climate time-bomb

There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they are available now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.

Breaking through to a Water-secure Planet

Dysfunction throughout the water cycle undermines progress on all major global issues. Understand more in this conversation between Matt Damon and Gary White, co-founders of water.org, and moderated by Melissa Fleming.

Migration, the climate crisis, and human rights

A conversation with Felipe González Morales, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, on the impact of the climate emergency.
 

Posters for Climate Action

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Climate issues

Restoring nature’s resources for climate action

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Net Zero

What does it mean? Why is it important? And are we on track?

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Powering a safer future

Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.

Latest News

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Dubai: West Asian chefs take on fight against food waste

Leyla Fathallah is part of a growing number of chefs trying to counter food waste in West Asia, where an estimated one-third of all food is squandered.

El Salvador: more trees and less water stress

Known for its erratic rainfall patterns, the Dry Corridor in Central America is particularly exposed to climate change and water scarcity. Over the past decade, the 1600-kilometre-long expanse, home to 11.5 million rural people, has seen warming temperatures, severe drought, deforestation and land degradation. See how local communities are working to restore the degraded ecosystem.

India: Community seed banks bring back millets

Scarce monsoon rains are the new normal in Bihar, Eastern India. But millets can be grown with little water. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations funds a project that reintroduced millets and other crops through community seed banks, helping farmers cope with climate change and support food security.

Events

International Day for Biological Diversity

Nature is in crisis. Climate change has altered ecosystems and the risk of species extinction increases with every degree of warming. Nature is our strongest ally against climate change. Learn more here.

World Bicycle Day

How we choose to get from one place to another can have a large impact on carbon emissions. Biking is one of the most eco-friendly ways to move around. Learn more about sustainable transport options here.

World Environment Day

Our planet is choking on plastic. It’s time for change. This World Environment Day join the global effort to #BeatPlasticPollution. Learn about what you can do and take action for the planet here.

Climate action starting now

Everyone has a role in climate action. At the United Nations, we are calling on people everywhere to work together to solve climate challenges and realize the commitments of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This website keeps up with actions taken by governments, businesses, civil society, youth and more in every part of the world.

It’s our planet, and while we know it is in crisis, we also know that solutions are in reach. Progress is already well underway, from more green energy to more secure food supplies. And the benefits are clear as well, such as green jobs, clean air and sounder economies. A more sustainable, prosperous world is in reach. Join us in taking action to claim it, starting now.