The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.
6 April 2026
The third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), submitted in 2025, are more ambitious than ever. Dive into the data and learn about what these new national climate plans reveal about climate action.
Countries in Southern Africa are turning the challenge of drought into opportunity by developing gender-smart, community-led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect livelihoods and restore land.
As climate shocks are stretching public budgets, countries are testing new tools to finance adaptation and resilience.



