Net-zero pledges grow; ambition falls short

Factory chimney smoke

Countries, cities and businesses are making pledges to get to net-zero emissions. A new report surveyed 4,000 of these, finding good intentions, but not enough ambition, including around the use of carbon offsets.

Sharan Burrow: Shared prosperity provides hope and security

Portrait of Sharan Burrow

Why is climate a labour issue? Sharan Burrow explains – and explores what a just transition to a low-carbon economy really looks like. As head of the International Trade Union Confederation, she argues for a new commitment to achieving shared prosperity and abandoning economic patterns that fail people and the planet.

Turning to nature to help humanity

New fund leverages nature to adapt to climate change.

From urban forests to re-greened mountain slopes, nature provides some of the best solutions in adapting to climate change. A new fund is calling for grant proposals to make ecosystem adaptation a global movement. Read more.

Turn off the lights

earth hour poster

On 27 March, to mark Earth Hour 2021, the United Nations will join people around the planet in turning off the lights. It is a simple action and a powerful reminder: We have the solutions to use resources wisely and make peace with nature. Watch the video message.

Connecting oceans and climate

thunderstorm and the ocean

Climate isn’t just about the atmosphere. The oceans play a central role. They also sustain the global economy and 40 per cent of humanity. World Meteorological Day celebrates our oceans. Read more.

Global climate actions take off

person holding there is no planet b poster

Industry and investment going green. Bold ambitions for biodiversity. Leading climate actors shared highlights of how they are turning 2019 Climate Action Summit plans into action. Read more.

UNFCCC lauds net-zero moves in Japan

Zero carbon city

Climate chief Patricia Espinosa welcomed growing commitments to carbon neutrality by Japan, nationally and by 200 local and regional governments. She pointed to net-zero cities as critical to reaching global climate goals. Read more.

A bridge in forests

Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-15)

The fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity reviews progress and deliberates a post-2020 global biodiversity framework to build resilience and galvanize international cooperation amid growing environmental, health and development challenges. Find out more.

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Harmful gas emissions

IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit

Top international energy and climate leaders from countries representing the vast majority of global GDP, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions join forces to accelerate the momentum behind clean energy and net-zero emissions in line with shared international goals. Find out more.

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Side Events and Action Hub at the Asia-Pacific climate week

Regional Climate Week (Thematic Session): Asia-Pacific

Hosted by Japan, the regional climate week builds momentum around the 2021 Glasgow climate conference. The thematic session mobilizes whole-of-society engagement in climate action, involving governments, cities, the private sector, financial institutions and civil society. Find out more.

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