5 world-changing ideas: our top picks for World Creativity and Innovation Day
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Announcing the COP25 climate change summit in Chile
Chile will be the host of the world’s most important climate change event, bringing together 196 countries, the European Union, and various environmental organizations. It is hoped that the event will achieve tougher and more ambitious commitments to protection of the planet.
‘The clock is ticking’ on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, says UN deputy chief
Pointing to climate change, inequalities and other serious challenges, United [...]
Millions of Bangladeshi children at risk from climate crisis, warns UNICEF
More than 19 million children in Bangladesh are at risk [...]
Green economy could create 24 million new jobs
A shift to a greener economy could create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030 if the right policies are put in place, says the International Labour Organization (ILO).
New York Yankees First Major North American Team to Join UN Sports for Climate Action
The New York Yankees baseball organization has made a strong play for a sustainable future by signing the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework.
Experts, leaders agree on key ways to mobilise accelerated action for climate, sustainable development
Press release Participants at Copenhagen conference say strengthened relationship [...]
Africa Climate Week ends with calls for investments to tackle climate change
The ability of African countries to deliver on, and increase, their Nationally Determined Contributions depends on adequate investment, according to participants attending Africa Climate Week, which took place in Accra, Ghana from 18 to 22 March.
Earth Hour 2019
To signal the United Nations’ continued support for climate action, the Organization will participate in Earth Hour, a global lights-off event coordinated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other volunteer organizations, on Saturday, 30 March from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.
New UN Global Climate report ‘another strong wake-up call’ over global warming: Guterres
The increasing number of natural disasters and dangers linked to [...]
Global conference aims to link climate action, sustainable development agendas more closely
Media Advisory | 28 March 2019 Experts, leaders gather in [...]
State of the Climate in 2018 shows accelerating climate change impacts: Report
The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change [...]
UN launches drive to highlight environmental cost of staying fashionable
It takes around 7,500 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, equivalent to the amount of water the average person drinks over a period of seven years. That’s just one of the many startling facts to emerge from recent environmental research, which show that the cost of staying fashionable is a lot more than just the price tag.
UN launches drive to highlight environmental cost of staying fashionable
It takes around 7,500 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, equivalent to the amount of water the average person drinks over a period of seven years. That’s just one of the many startling facts to emerge from recent environmental research, which show that the cost of staying fashionable is a lot more than just the price tag.
The sun’s impact on Earth and weather celebrated, as planet marks World Meteorological Day
Against a background of serious warnings against the effects of [...]
African Policymakers Highlight Opportunities of National Climate Plans
Africa Climate Week formally closed today, concluding a five-day programme of events in Accra – all of which have been hosted by the Government of the Republic of Ghana in the city’s International Conference Center.
Education critical to ensure future of forests, and reverse their destruction
The UN drew attention to the vital role that forests [...]
UN allocates $20 million in emergency funding, as Cyclone Idai disaster unfolds
As the full scale of the devastation caused by Cyclone [...]
Global South cooperation ‘vital’ to climate change fight and sustainable development UN chief tells historic summit in Buenos Aires
South-South cooperation is key to the world’s sustainable development and the [...]
Delegates Gather to Boost Ambitious Climate Action in Africa
Starting 18 March, over 2,500 delegates are gathering in Accra, Ghana, for Africa Climate Week. Ministers, policymakers, and non-Party stakeholders — from businesses to NGOs and from financial institutions to cities and academia — will discuss ways to advance climate action.