Five concrete, achievable actions can transform the response to the climate emergency, the Deputy Secretary-General told a ministerial meeting. Extensive debt relief for vulnerable countries is critical to moving forward. Read more.
1 April 2021
Selwin Hart, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Climate Action, shares insights on the objectives of this year’s Climate Summit and assesses global progress ahead of COP30.
The ozone layer is healing thanks to the Montreal Protocol, which phased out most harmful chemicals. Full recovery is expected by mid-century, if vigilance continues against illegal emissions, stockpiles and rising threats like nitrous oxide.
At World Water Week in Stockholm, experts highlighted historic progress in drought preparedness, and called for turning knowledge and expertise into resilience for all. Here are five key takeaways.