Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
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.
Towards a circular economy
The first-ever Zero Waste Day, on 30 March, promoted sustainable consumption and production patterns, and a move away from the linear “take-make-waste" economy, highlighted how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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!
Seeking nominations for Champions of the Earth
The UN Environment Programme launched a call for nominations for its annual Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour.
Time for climate justice
In a turning point for climate justice, the UN General Assembly decided to seek the opinion of the International Court of Justice on countries’ obligations to address climate change. The initiative was spearheaded by Vanuatu, one of the small islands bearing the brunt of the climate crisis.
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
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.
