‘We can do better, we must’ declares departing UN climate change chief, as COP27 looms over horizon
The annual UN Climate Change Conference in the German city [...]
Dire impact from floods in South Sudan as new wet season looms
Flooding and displacement in South Sudan are expected to worsen [...]
Sustainable Transport Conference calls for vastly accelerated action to achieve net zero emissions and build a green, inclusive and equitable future
PRESS RELEASE Sustainable Transport Conference calls for vastly accelerated [...]
Countries to consider ground-breaking change to economic reporting that includes natural capital
New statistical framework linking economy and the environment would go [...]
One Planet Summit
MEDIA ADVISORY ONE PLANET SUMMIT Organized by France, in [...]
United Nations ActNow campaign joins forces with award-winning Baobab Studios to promote individual climate action
The United Nations ActNow campaign is collaborating with the award-winning interactive animation company Baobab Studios to promote individual action on climate change and a shift to more sustainable lifestyles.
UN campaign empowers kids to take climate action and protect the planet
New York, 6 November 2020 – Building on the growing momentum for climate action, the United Nations is broadening its engagement of global audiences. A new campaign will empower children to learn about sustainability and act to protect the planet.
Young leaders tapped to invigorate UN’s climate action plans, hold leaders to account
Seven young climate activists to take formal seat at [...]
Launch of Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change – 27 July
Building on the climate action momentum, the Secretary-General will launch his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change on 27 July to amplify youth voices and to engage young people in an open and transparent dialogue as the UN gears up to raise ambition and accelerate action to address the climate crisis.
EMBARGOED until 19 May, 00:01 CET: Over 150 global corporations urge world leaders for net-zero recovery from COVID-19
Press release: Under strict embargo until 00:01 CET, 19 May [...]
COP26 Postponed
The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19. Dates for a rescheduled conference in 2021, hosted in Glasgow by the UK in partnership with Italy, will be set out in due course following further discussion with parties.
Tokyo 2020 to have first-ever podiums made from recycled household plastic
In the spirit of solidarity and to highlight the contribution of sports towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations and Tokyo 2020 are working together to promote the SDGs through the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
ActNow Climate Campaign Inspires Bali Coastal Clean-Up
More than 8 million tonnes of plastics enter the world’s oceans each year, and of this, Indonesia contributes 1.29 million tonnes, making it the second-largest plastic polluter to the world’s oceans. The Indonesian government has pledged to reduce its output of plastic into the oceans by 70 percent by 2025.
Amid worsening climate crisis, UN Secretary-General sets out top ten climate action priorities for 2020, vows to stay on frontlines
Report on 2019 Climate Action Summit cites need for [...]
“COP25 Must Change the Course of Climate Action and Ambition” – High-Level Segment Kicks Off
The High-Level Segment of the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 (to 13 December) kicked off today, with urgent reminders that the international community is running out of time to effectively tackle the climate crisis and must change course and step up ambition in order to prevent the worst climate impacts.
COP25 Kicks Off with Calls to Make Serious Progress on Climate Action
2 December 2019 - The UN Climate Change Conference [...]
‘Blue’ finance flows in the Seychelles
Protecting marine areas from over-exploitation and providing the people who have traditionally lived off the sea with a sustainable alternative livelihood does not come cheap, but in Seychelles, a focus on financial instruments is making that task easier.
Sustainable Development Goals Fleet Greets Greta Thunberg in NYC Harbor
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, sailed into New York Harbor today, flanked by a fleet of 17 sailboats representing each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on their sails. Thunberg is arriving to participate in the Youth Climate Summit and the Climate Action Summit at the United Nations Headquarters on 23 September.
Responding to demand, UN opens additional places at Climate Action Summit for civil society; issues call for applications
The United Nations has opened additional places for civil society groups to participate in the 2019 Climate Action Summit, in recognition of the crucial role of civil society in driving forward urgent climate action.
100 Young Climate Champions Awarded ‘Green Tickets’ to Attend First Ever UN Youth Climate Summit
The United Nations today announced that 100 outstanding young climate champions chosen from around the world will receive support to participate in the UN Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, September 21 at the UN Headquarters in New York.