Explainers: Transforming climate issues into action

Can renewable energy power a safer future? Does what we eat matter for climate action? Can our ocean be our greatest ally against climate change? Learn more about how climate change impacts are felt across different sectors and ecosystems, and why we must nurture rather than exploit nature’s resources to advance climate action.

 

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Energy

Learn more about why the shift to renewables is our only hope for a brighter and safer world.

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Food

What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment.

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Ocean

Here are a few reasons we need to safeguard the ocean as our best ally for climate solutions.

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Biodiversity

Find out how protecting the world’s biodiversity is essential for limiting carbon emissions and adapting to climate impacts. 

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Land

Learn how land plays a key role in the climate system as an essential carbon sink, regulating the planet’s temperature.

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Water

Water and climate change are inextricably linked. Learn more about how climate change affects the world’s water.

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Health

Find out how measures to tackle the climate crisis bring enormous gains in terms of public health.

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Greenwashing

Learn about greenwashing, why it is an obstacle to tackling the climate crisis, and what you can do about it.

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Human security

Extreme weather can trigger competition over resources, exacerbate inequalities, and force people to move. But solutions exist.

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Women

Women and girls are on the frontlines of the climate crisis and uniquely situated to drive action. Find out why it’s time to invest in women.