Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
Towards net-zero emissions: how to ensure credibility and accountability
“Government or private sector commitments to net zero cannot be a mere public relations exercise," the UN Secretary-General has said. The ten recommendations outlined in his expert group’s report are a how-to guide for credible, accountable pledges and detail what non-State actors need to consider through each stage of their progress towards achieving net-zero emissions and addressing the climate crisis.
Why biodiversity matters
Ahead of the International Day of the Tropics (29 June), find out why protecting the diversity of life on Earth is essential for limiting carbon emissions and adapting to climate impacts.
Health and climate change
Climate change is expected to cause about 250,000 additional deaths per year from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress. Reducing greenhouse gases can deliver big health benefits.
Experience the ocean
The ocean is the world’s greatest ally against climate change. On the occasion of World Oceans Day, dive in for a tour through the corals and experience a 360-degree underwater view!
Five things to know about forests
Forests are one of Earth’s most valuable ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in trees, root systems and the soil, making forests a key ally in tackling climate change. Learn more here!
Climate action is working, but we are clearly off track. The Acceleration Agenda I proposed aims to make up for lost time.”
Watch, Listen and Share
How to defuse the climate time-bomb
There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they are available now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.
Climate-Resilient Rice Empowers Rural Gambia
Since joining Maruo Farms, a local rice production company in Gambia, Mariam's life has improved and she no longer struggles to make ends meet. She now recruits and supervises women farmers. She is proud to be part of the team working to make positive impact in rural Gambia. Learn how production of climate-resilient rice for the Gambian market is changing the lives of women and vulnerable groups.
Migration, the climate crisis, and human rights
A conversation with Felipe González Morales, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, on the impact of the climate emergency.
Posters for Climate Action
Climate issues
Restoring nature’s resources for climate action
Net Zero
What does it mean? Why is it important? And are we on track?
Powering a safer future
Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.
