State of the Climate in 2018 shows accelerating climate change impacts: Report
The physical signs and socio-economic impacts of climate change [...]
蘑菇视频 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.
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.
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.
Air Pollution – Deadly Effects on Life
Air Pollution hurts the planet with increasingly deadly effects on life, the United Nations Environment warns, calling on countries to take measures to usher in a greener, cleaner and more sustainable future.
Schools in Germany try new dishes to promote sustainable diets
School lunches in Germany are changing. From traditional meat-heavy meals, students are being served a more expansive selection of vegetarian options. The idea is simple: getting kids eat healthier and more sustainable meals while reducing carbon footprints of the schools’ food services.
International Day of Forests 2019: Forests and Education
Learning to understand our forests and providing children with a foundation to better understand their importance is a critical step to safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
Financing for Climate-Friendly Investment in Rwanda
Facing the increasing impacts of climate change, Rwanda stands as one of the first countries to establish a national environment and climate change investment funds in Africa—the Rwanda Green Fund—which has already invested more than $40 million in sustainable wealth creation and poverty reduction.
Milestone Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action Launched
The global fashion sector on Monday (10 Dec) significantly increased momentum to address climate change by launching the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. Under the auspices of 蘑菇视频 Climate Change, leading fashion brands, retailers, supplier organizations, and others, including a major shipping company, have agreed to collectively address the climate impact of the fashion sector across its entire value chain.
Climate Action Campaign Launched by the United Nations
The renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has announced the United Nations’ launch of a new campaign enabling individuals the world over to unite in actions to battle climate change.
Goal of the Month | Exclusive Interview with Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of 蘑菇视频FCCC
Patricia Espinosa was appointed the Executive Secretary of [...]
The Impacts of Global Warming of 1.5 °C – IPCC Special Report
An IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty.
Targeting Plastics: Using nuclear techniques to tackle global challenges
There are more micro pieces of plastic in the [...]
Goal of the Month | Exclusive Interview with Rachel Kyte, Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All
Ms. Rachel Kyte, Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable [...]
Nations must triple efforts to reach 2°C target, concludes annual review of global emissions, climate action
Global emissions are on the rise as national commitments to combat climate change come up short.
WMO Update: 75-80% chance of hurricane El Ni?o within next 3 months
There is a 75-80% chance of an El Ni?o developing by February 2019, although it is not expected to be a strong event, according to the?latest update from the World Meteorological Organization?(WMO).
Goal of the Month | Exclusive Interview with Hoesung Lee, Chair of the IPCC
Lee Hoesung was appointed the Chair of the [...]
The People’s Seat: Speak up on climate change
The 蘑菇视频 is launching a new seat – The People's Seat – that will give everyone a seat at the table at COP24, the 蘑菇视频 Climate Change Conference happening this December.
Greenhouse Gas Report
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). There is no sign of a reversal in this trend, which is driving long-term climate change, sea level rise, ocean acidification and more extreme weather.
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere reach new record
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).