Paris Agreement Archives - United Nations Sustainable Development /sustainabledevelopment/blog/tag/paris-agreement/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Sun, 22 Apr 2018 15:55:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 One Planet Summit: Finance commitments fire-up higher momentum for Paris Agreement /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/12/one-planet-summit-finance-commitments-fire-higher-momentum-paris-agreement/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:39:38 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=43240 New investments in climate action from ĢƵ agencies, governments and businesses, plus initiatives to increase support for Africa, Caribbean, small island states and more were announced at the Paris event.

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]]> Secretary-General’s remarks at the One Planet Summit /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/12/secretary-generals-remarks-one-planet-summit/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:20 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=43207 THE SECRETARY-GENERAL REMARKS AT ONE PLANET SUMMIT Paris, 12 December 2017 [as delivered] President Macron, Excellencies, World Bank President Jim Kim, Ladies and gentlemen, We are not yet winning the war on climate change -- the defining challenge of our times. The Paris Agreement lays the basis for ambitious action. But we know that current [...]

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]]> COP23: Pittsburgh Mayor on why more and more cities are committing to Paris Agreement /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/11/cop23-pittsburgh-mayor-on-why-more-and-more-cities-are-committing-to-paris-agreement/ Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:27:03 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=34654 The post COP23: Pittsburgh Mayor on why more and more cities are committing to Paris Agreement appeared first on United Nations Sustainable Development.

]]> Day 2 at COP23: Indigenous peoples promote solutions as Paris Agreement momentum grows /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/11/day-2-at-cop23-indigenous-solutions-and-paris-agreement-momentum-grows/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:54:49 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=34345 Indigenous peoples took center stage at the COP on Tuesday when they made a strong call to be part of the solution to climate change.

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]]> ĢƵ sees ‘worrying’ gap between Paris climate pledges and emissions cuts needed /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/10/un-forum-opens-in-bahrain-with-focus-on-entrepreneurship-for-sustainable-development-2/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:27:43 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=33913 Pledges made under the Paris Agreement are only a third of what is required by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, pointing to the urgent need to boost efforts by both government and non-government actors, the United Nations environment wing said on Tuesday.

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]]> Secretary-General’s remarks at press conference in Antigua-and-Barbuda /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/10/secretary-generals-remarks-at-press-conference-in-antigua-and-barbuda/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:09:14 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=32563 "We have now hurricanes and storms with a much higher frequency and a much higher intensity," he said.

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]]> VIDEO: Guterres’ remarks ahead of trip to storm-ravaged Caribbean /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/10/video-guterres-remarks-ahead-of-trip-to-storm-ravaged-caribbean/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:04:37 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=32547 The post VIDEO: Guterres’ remarks ahead of trip to storm-ravaged Caribbean appeared first on United Nations Sustainable Development.

]]> ĢƵ chief urges world to implement Paris Agreement ‘with greater ambition’ /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/10/un-chief-urges-world-to-implement-paris-agreement-with-greater-ambition/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 20:55:55 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=32535 Ahead of a trip to the storm-ravaged Caribbean, the ĢƵ Secretary-General urged all countries to implement the landmark climate accord.

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]]> Secretary-General’s remarks on recent Caribbean hurricanes /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/10/secretary-generals-remarks-on-recent-caribbean-hurricanes/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:33:20 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=32503 "ĢƵ will continue to help countries in the Caribbean to strengthen disaster preparedness, working closely with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency," he said.

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]]> French initiative to create global environment pact deserves support, says Secretary-General /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/09/french-initiative-to-create-global-environment-pact-deserves-support-says-secretary-general/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:56:14 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=31729 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged global support for France’s initiative to create the first international legally binding document on the environment, at an event held on the margins of the annual leaders’ summit of the General Assembly. “It is about our duty of care to provide an environment that supports the health, well-being, dignity, and prosperity of [...]

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]]> Green economy is ‘the economy of the future,’ says ĢƵ chief, urging commitment to climate action /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/green-economy-is-the-economy-of-the-future-says-un-chief-urging-commitment-to-climate-action/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:49:22 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=27117 Underscoring the threats posed by climate change – those already apparent, as well as those sure to impact the future of the planet – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged Governments worldwide to “stay the course” and remain committed to climate action.

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]]> US decision to withdraw from Paris climate accord a ‘major disappointment’ – ĢƵ /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/us-decision-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord-a-major-disappointment-un/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:45:08 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26956 The Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General today said the decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a major disappointment for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global security.

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]]> ĢƵFCCC statement on the US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/unfccc-statement-on-the-us-decision-to-withdraw-from-the-paris-agreement/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:59:59 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26914 The ĢƵFCCC says it "stands ready to engage in dialogue with the United States government regarding the implications of this announcement."

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]]> Secretary-General’s statement on the US decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/secretary-generals-statement-on-the-us-decision-to-withdraw-from-the-paris-agreement/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:57:08 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26908 "The decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a major disappointment for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global security."

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]]> ĢƵ: US decision to withdraw from Paris climate accord a ‘major disappointment’ /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/06/un-us-decision-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord-a-major-disappointment/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:29:26 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26899 The Secretary-General remains confident that cities, States and businesses within the US will continue to demonstrate vision and leadership by working for the low-carbon, resilient economic growth that will create quality jobs.

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]]> Secretary-General’s climate remarks at NYU Stern /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/05/secretary-generals-climate-remarks-at-nyu-stern/ Tue, 30 May 2017 23:49:51 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=26818 THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- “CLIMATE ACTION: MOBILIZING THE WORLD” New York, 30 May 2017 [as delivered] President Hamilton, [Andrew Hamilton, President, NYU] Dean Henry, [Peter Henry, Dean, NYU Stern School of Business] Professor Whelan, [Ms. Tensie Whelan, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business] Dear friends, I would like to thank everyone at New York University, and [...]

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]]> VIDEO: Patricia Espinosa on Paris Agreement progress /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/03/video-patricia-espinosa-on-paris-agreement-progress/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:06:35 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=24695 The post VIDEO: Patricia Espinosa on Paris Agreement progress appeared first on United Nations Sustainable Development.

]]> VIDEO: ĢƵ chief calls for urgent action in combatting climate change /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/03/video-un-chief-calls-for-urgent-action-in-combatting-climate-change/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:30:53 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=24679 The post VIDEO: ĢƵ chief calls for urgent action in combatting climate change appeared first on United Nations Sustainable Development.

]]> Faced with ‘clear science, real threats,’ countries must remain committed to Paris climate deal /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2017/03/faced-with-clear-science-real-threats-countries-must-remain-committed-to-paris-climate-deal/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:45:06 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=24667 “We are dealing with scientific facts, not politics. And the facts are clear. Climate change is a direct threat in itself, and a multiplier of many other threats,” ĢƵ Secretary-General António Guterres told a General Assembly High-Level action event.

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]]> Countries at COP22 pledge to press ahead with implementation of Paris Agreement /sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/11/countries-at-cop22-pledge-to-press-ahead-with-implementation-of-paris-agreement/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:18:37 +0000 /sustainabledevelopment/?p=22959 In the Marrakech Action Proclamation, parties to the ĢƵFCCC affirmed their commitment to the “full implementation” of the Paris Agreement.

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