Explore the economy data, which provide objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 190 economies. Doing Business 2020 - Sustaining the pace of reforms.

Find out why nitrogen management is key for climate change mitigation.

5 Climate-Driven Disasters in 2019 and how WFP Responded

Climate action has been speeding up in response to the climate crisis, with more and more governments, cities, and companies aligning their plans, policies and projections with the Paris Agreement—but much more effort is needed.

Climate change is having a huge impact on communities in rural areas. However, agricultural innovations can provide solutions to producing food and ensuring stable incomes for those who are the most vulnerable. Innovation is key to ensuring access to water, food and income in the face of climate change. One way to tackle the negative effects on food security is through further research into common food products and innovations in ways to use them.

Jason Momoa Advocates for the Oceans

In this special Climate Summit edition of our flagship Lid is On podcast, participants explained just how they plan on doing their part, owning the pledge to curb carbon emissions as outlined in the

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Travels to the Amazon with UNDP to Discover the Story Behind the Fires

Landmark report "United in Science" informs the Climate Action Summit by highlighting key facts a

Youth are leading the charge against climate change in Pacific island countries that are especially vulnerable to its damaging effects.

UN Staff Gather in Support of Global Climate Action at UN Headquarters

Instagram Live with Secretary-General and Aidan Gallagher

The impacts of climate change are accelerating, but with urgent and transformative action, it is still possible to avert the most disastrous consequences by limiting global average temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In the Climate Action Summit that is happening at UN headquarters in New York on 23 September, governments, private sector and civil society are demonstrating solutions to reduce emissions and build climate resilience and adaptation.

The international community gathers at the United Nations on 27 September to review the SAMOA Pathway, a framework adopted five years ago to support the future of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).  During the high-level meeting, the international community will review progress made on the implementation of the Pathway agreement and will suggest actions to support the small islands and foster partnerships.  One of the main outcomes of this event will be to address the unique vulnerabilities of the SIDS through durable partnerships.

In an interview with UN News, Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the priorities of the upcoming high-level week at the General Assembly. Notably, he urges world leaders to focus their political actions on climate action.