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Should the world move away sharply from fossil fuels, or manage a slower, more careful retreat?? Read Full Story on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ News
A documentary drawn from United Nations University research was screened at the COP30 climate conference and film festivals across Europe. Its most important journey, though, was the one back to the Mexico City canals where [...]
The package originated in Entebbe, Uganda, bound for Cairo, containing 10 kilograms of thumb-sized pieces that could have been either bone or elephant ivory. Read Full Story on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ News
The continuing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global energy markets and pushing up fuel prices, with knock-on effects far beyond the region. Read Full Story on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ News
World leaders approved the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on Thursday as the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ chief warned that encroaching waters are already threatening the future of coastal communities worldwide. Read Full Story on [...]
Sea level rise is among the most visible consequences of global warming, but for some countries, it is an imminent existential threat. World leaders approved a new declaration on Thursday while debating the best ways [...]
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Launch of Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change ¨C 27 July
Building on the climate action momentum, the Secretary-General will launch his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change on 27 July to amplify youth voices and to engage young people in an open and transparent dialogue as the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ gears up to raise ambition and accelerate action to address the climate crisis.
ActNow Climate Campaign – Chef Grace Ramirez
Chef Grace Ramirez talks about sustainability and green hacks in support of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's ActNow climate campaign.
Angry Birds 2 PSA in support of the ActNow Climate Campaign
The Department of Global Communications is partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation for a second time on an initiative to promote the Sustainable Development Goal 13 ¨C take urgent action against climate change and its impacts.
Swiping for Trees – Mobile app tackles air pollution
A mobile payment app in China planted enough trees to cover an area equivalent to 130,000 soccer pitches. This video shows how they did that.
Clean Capital – Beijing¡¯s bold moves to #BeatAirPollution
In only 5 years annual fine particle levels in Beijing's air fell by 35%. What were the key steps for this success?
Earth Hour 2019
To signal the United Nations¡¯ continued support for climate action, the Organization will participate in Earth Hour, a global lights-off event coordinated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other volunteer organizations, on Saturday, 30 March from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.