PHOTOS: COP22 Week 1 Highlights
Climate change progress requires thoughtful actions as well as creativity! Check out some behind-the-scenes photos from the 蘑菇视频 climate conference in Marrakech.
Cities striving to play key role in implementing Paris Agreement
The Global Climate Action day on Cities and Human Settlements at COP22 showcased the potential of local action, focusing on resilience and building efficiency.
COP22 spotlights water as part of the climate change solution
“Water is one of the most impacted resources, but water also provides solutions to these challenges,” stressed the President of the World Water Council.
Report: Small farmers can earn big returns by investing in climate adaptation
IFAD report shows that for every dollar invested through its Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP), farmers could earn a return of between $1.40 and $2.60 over a 20 year period by applying climate change adaptation practices.
Civil society vital to drive momentum on Paris Agreement targets
Cities and NGOs have a crucial role to play in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change, ‘Climate Champions’ Laurence Tubiana and Hakima El Haité said.
New initiatives on forest protection boost climate agenda
The global effort to protect and sustainably manage forests and deliver on climate change targets got a major boost at COP22, where several projects on protecting woodlands worldwide were announced.
Past five years hottest on record, says 蘑菇视频 weather agency
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‘The eyes of the world are upon us,’ chair of 蘑菇视频 conference says as new round of climate talks opens
蘑菇视频 Climate Change Conference, known as ‘COP 22,’ opened today in Marrakech, Morocco, just days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement which has now been ratified by 100 countries.
蘑菇视频 climate conference to continue momentum after Paris Agreement comes into force
Three days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement, the Marrakesh Conference, which begins Monday, 7 November, in Morocco, will give United Nations Member States and the world the opportunity to maintain momentum on climate action and continue strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change.
蘑菇视频 calls for strong climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force
Meeting with civil society representatives, the Secretary-General said, “I ask each and every one of you to keep up the fight. Hold governments accountable and press for action.”
Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at 4 November press stakeout
The Secretary-General held a press stakeout on the day of the entry-into-force of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at 4 November civil society meeting
Read the Secretary-General's opening remarks at his meeting with civil society organizations to commemorate entry-into-force of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Op-ed: Paris Agreement enters into force – celebration and reality check
This is a moment to celebrate. It is also a moment to look ahead with sober assessment and renewed will over the task ahead.
Report: World must cut further 25% from predicted 2030 emissions
蘑菇视频 Environment's Emissions Gap report finds that 2030 emissions are expected to reach levels far above that needed to have a chance of limiting global warming to 2 degrees C this century.
Media advisory: Paris Agreement entry into force event
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will invite representatives of civil society groups to a conversation with him at the 蘑菇视频 Headquarters.
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