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UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil

“This COP must ignite a decade of acceleration and delivery,” the UN Secretary-General told world leaders at the UN climate conference. Taking place from 6-21 November, COP30 gathers negotiators, scientists, and civil society to advance climate action.

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Meet the new Youth Advisory Group!

A new cohort of young climate leaders have just begun their term as the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. Meet the 14 changemakers here!

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Local leaders driving change

The Local Leaders series features mayors, governors, and others making cities and regions future-ready, showcasing how communities benefit from initiatives addressing the climate crisis.

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For information integrity

Brazil, UNESCO and the UN have joined forces to strengthen research to counter narratives that are delaying and derailing urgently needed climate action.

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Facts on climate and energy

Climate change is a hot topic. Read up on some essential facts. Share them, use them and talk about them to help build support for urgent action.

The clean energy future is no longer a promise. It’s a fact.

ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (22 July 2025)
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This is how we track disasters like never before

 

Tracking and understanding disasters can help limit their impact on lives, economies, and ecosystems. Find out how countries can use the Disaster Tracking System (DTS) – a tool that helps monitor disasters more accurately and better inform decision-making.

Leaders gather in the Amazon ahead of COP30

The United Nations will not give up on the 1.5°C goal, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told world leaders gathering in Belém ahead of COP30. Failure to contain global heating amounts to "moral failure and deadly negligence," he added.

How four East African countries are reviving their coasts

Home to 35 per cent of the Indian Ocean's coral reefs, the Northern Mozambique Channel region is restoring nearly 5 million hectares of mangroves, reefs and forests, protecting biodiversity, creating jobs and building climate resilience.

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Climate issues

What do food, health, water or energy have to do with climate change?

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National climate plans

What are Nationally Determined Contributions, and why do they matter?

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Powering a safer future

Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.

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Climate action starting now

Everyone has a role in climate action. At the United Nations, we are calling on people everywhere to work together to solve climate challenges and realize the commitments of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This website keeps up with actions taken by governments, businesses, civil society, youth and more in every part of the world.

It’s our planet, and while we know it is in crisis, we also know that solutions are in reach. Progress is already well underway, from more green energy to more secure food supplies. And the benefits are clear as well, such as green jobs, clean air and sounder economies. A more sustainable, prosperous world is in reach. Join us in taking action to claim it, starting now.

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