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.
Why biodiversity matters
Ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), find out why protecting the diversity of life on Earth is essential for limiting carbon emissions and adapting to climate impacts.
Health and climate change
Climate change is expected to cause about 250,000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress. Reducing greenhouse gases can deliver big health benefits.
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!
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.
