UN climate conference aims for greater ambition as 2017 set to be among hottest years
“The need for urgency is obvious,” said COP23 President and Prime Minister of Fiji Frank Bainimarama, at the opening of the conference.
UN climate conference to maintain ambition one year after Paris accord’s entry into force
One year after the entry into force of the Paris Agreement on climate change, the Bonn Conference, which opens on 6 November in Germany, will be an opportunity for nations around the world to show their ambition for climate action and their determination to keep their promises.
‘Smart’ money moving to ‘green’ financing, reveals new UN report
Even though investments towards sustainable development in developing countries have fallen short by nearly $2.5 trillion each year, emerging financial products and encouraging policies illustrate that both public and private sectors are serious about correcting that trend, the United Nations environment arm has said.
UN moves to tap transformative power of science, technology and innovation to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
New York, 18 May – Innovators, policy makers, businesses, civil [...]
UN announces first-ever World Ocean Festival
With global leaders heading to the United Nations for a major conference in June on the protection and sustainable use of the planet’s oceans, the UN today announced that the inaugural World Ocean Festival will kick off the week-long event, with activists and enthusiasts taking to the streets – and waterways – of New York City to raise their voices to reverse the declining health of our oceans.
UN Data Forum opens in South Africa to harness power of data for sustainable development
Organized by the UN in cooperation with the South African government, the four-day gathering also aims to rally support behind a new global action plan.
MARRAKECH: Countries at UN conference pledge to press ahead with implementation of Paris Agreement
18 November 2016 – As they wrapped up their work [...]
Countries at COP22 pledge to press ahead with implementation of Paris Agreement
In the Marrakech Action Proclamation, parties to the UNFCCC affirmed their commitment to the “full implementation” of the Paris Agreement.
MARRAKECH: Ban hails ‘new dawn of cooperation on climate change,’ urges action on Paris accord
15 November 2016 – Ten days after the entry [...]
Private sector commits to further actions on sustainable energy
A new private sector-led initiative, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), was announced.