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27 January 2023UNCCD joins forces with NDMC
Drought is one of nature's costliest disasters – across the globe, more frequent and prolonged droughts are up nearly by a third since 2000.
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25 January 2023UNFCCC's approaches on Climate Education
January 24th marks
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19 January 2023UNFCCC announces High-Level Champion from COP28 Presidency
Razan Al Mubarak has been announced as the High-Level Champion from the COP28 Presidency.
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18 January 2023Regions for Health Network Meeting in Brussels
Cross-border cooperation, digital health, and value-based health care were 3 of the topics that kicked off the first day of the 27th meeting of the Regions for Health Network (RHN
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05 January 2023UNFCCC's recipe for change
Earlene Cruz is on a mission to make people hungry for climate action every time they sit down to eat.
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03 January 2023UNU-EHS and UNDRR release new report
The Institute for Environment and Human Security of the United Nations University (UNU-EHS) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction released a new report on the
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02 January 2023UNCCD workshop on Land degradation in Central and Eastern Europe
Land degradation, one of the world’s most pressing environmental problems affects 16.5 percent of the land in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), according to the latest UNCCD basel
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21 December 2022UNFCCC recaps COP15
The United Nation Environment Programme’s Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal was an important event for the United Nations Framework on Combating Climate Change as well (
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20 December 2022UN-SPIDER workshop on combating droughts
The United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) of the UN Office for outer affairs (UNOOSA) co-organized a works
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08 December 2022COP15 has started
Since December 7, the World Summit on Nature COP15 has been taking place in Montreal, Canada.
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21 November 2022COP27 reaches last-minute agreement
After two days of extra time, the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) has been able to agree on a final declaration.
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18 November 2022COP27: UNFCCC expands Climate mechanism
Shortly before the end of the climate negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) together with the Unit
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17 November 2022Making Cities Resilient program continues to be successful
Under the ´Making Cities Resilient 2030´ program by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the Brazilian city of Campinas is transforming its urban landsca
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15 November 2022UNCCD starts cooperation with DeserTech
At this year's UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, participants are addressing a wide range of aspects of the climate crisis.
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14 November 2022Last week of COP27 begins
For the 27th time, the world's states and organizations are meeting to find a joint solution to the most challenging problem of our time: The climate crisis.
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03 November 2022Conference of Youth 17 in Egypt
Just days before the start of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference COP27, the 17th Conference of Youth (COY17) has begun in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with a festive opening ceremon
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27 October 2022UNFCCC releases new climate report
Just weeks, before COP27 - the next international climate conference – kicks off in Sharm ash-Shaykh, the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has p
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20 September 2022United in Science: We are Heading in the Wrong Direction
Geneva, 13 September 2022 (WMO press release) - Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction, according to a new multi-
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13 September 2022Air Quality Sinks as Climate Change Accelerates
An anticipated rise in the frequency, intensity and duration of heatwaves and an associated increase in wildfires this century is likely to worsen air qual
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06 September 2022Preventing Pandemics Together - Nature4Health Applications Now Welcome
The Nature for Health (N4H) initiative is currently inviting low-and middle-income countri
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26 August 2022Regional dialogue addresses impacts of drought in Northern Mediterranean and Central and Eastern Europe
In recent years, water scarcity and drought have been seriously affecting the Northern Mediterranean and Central and Eastern Europe, with major impacts on
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22 August 2022How Indigenous Peoples Enrich Climate Action
Indigenous peoples have the knowledge and practices needed for the global community to implement and scale-up climate action.
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02 August 2022Registration Opens for Africa Climate Week 2022
ACW 2022 is poised to convene key stakeholders, including African Ministers, to provide a platform for regional collaboration.
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27 July 2022The Road to Sharm el-Sheikh: Informal consultations by the COP 26 Presidency and the COP 27 incoming Presidency
The COP 26 Presidency and the incoming-COP 27 Presidency are committed to ensuring a transparent and inclusive process in the lead-up to COP 27 to be convened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
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20 July 2022LAC Climate Week 2022 Has Opened with Strong Calls for Action
The public-facing segment of this year’s Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW 2022) opened in Santo Domingo yesterday with strong calls for regional action to drive global action to tack
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18 July 2022New Public Registries Showcase Countries’ Climate Plans
The UN Climate Change secretariat has launched two new public registries that showcase countries’ national climate action plans (
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24 June 2022Countries Discuss How to Accelerate Climate Action at Bonn Conference
With the world now shifting its attention toward turning the promises of the Paris Agreement into reality, countries are being called upon to come forward with strengthened climate plans that boost
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22 June 2022Statement by Ibrahim Thiaw on his designation as UNFCCC Acting Executive Secretary
The Secretary-General of the United Nations has designated Ibrahim Thiaw to be the Acting Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), effective 17 Jul
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16 June 2022Bonn Climate Change Conference Makes Progress in Several Technical Areas, But Much Work Remains
The Bonn Climate Change Conference comes to a close today after two weeks of intense work to make progress on important technical issues and prepare decisions for adoption at the U
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14 June 2022Bonn Climate Conference: Why Water Matters
Water, unsurprisingly, is at the heart of climate adaptation efforts – without access to clean, reliable water, effective climate action cannot be taken, and none of the UN Sustainable Development
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13 June 2022New Report: Why Climate Change Impacts Women Differently Than Men
A new report released at the Bonn Climate Change Conference last week explains why women often experience the impacts of climate change differently
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07 June 2022Bonn Climate Change Conference to Lay Groundwork for Success at COP27
This year’s Bonn annual UN Climate Change Conference kicked off yesterday, designed to lay the groundwork for success at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
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03 June 2022Bonn Climate Change Conference Set to Kick off Next Week
The upcoming Bonn Climate Change Conference (6-16 June) is set to kick off next week, designed to prepare for the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in November this year.
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31 May 2022SB56 Chairs Set out Vision for Bonn Climate Change Conference
The upcoming Bonn Climate Change Conference (6-16 June) will bring together a multitude of stakeholders from around the world to prepare for the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in November of th
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30 May 2022Climate Action Impossible Without Trust – Patricia Espinosa
Speaking to G7 climate, energy and environment ministers, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa called on G7 nations to maintain a firm commitment to multilateralism.
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09 May 2022UNFCCC 30th Anniversary - Tough Decisions Are Needed by All
See message from UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
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26 April 2022The Road to Sharm el-Sheikh: Informal consultations by the COP 26 Presidency and the COP 27 incoming Presidency
The COP 26 Presidency and the incoming-COP 27 Presidency are committed to ensuring a transparent and inclusive process in the lead-up to COP 27 to be convened in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from 7 – 18
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04 April 2022The Window for Climate Action Has Not Yet Closed
Joint Statement by COP26 President Alok Sharma, COP27 President-Designate Sameh Shoukry and UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa
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29 March 2022MENA Climate Week Opens with Aim To Accelerate Climate Action
The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, MENACW 2022, opened yesterday with a strong call to accelerate implementation of the
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23 March 2022UN Bonn Will Join Earth Hour on 26 March 2022
UN Bonn with its 25 entities will join Earth Hour on Saturday 26 March 2022. It will turn off its lights from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time. Join UN Bonn and speak up about why nature matters!
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21 March 2022UN Scales up Climate Action to Protect Forests
Today’s International Day of Forests under the theme “Forests and sustainable production and consumption,” is an opportunity to highlight the significant role of forests in the con
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08 March 2022Why Climate Action Needs Women
International Women’s Day is an opportunity
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23 February 2022Multilateralism Key to Achieving Climate Goals
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, has underlined the critical role of the multilateral process in international climate efforts, stating that multilateralism remains “the wo
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03 February 2022More Ambitious Climate Plans Needed Ahead of COP27
In an address to open Project Syndicate’s “Generation Green” event, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia outlined urgent next steps that the international community needs to take to keep
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21 January 2022‘Moving Together’ for more Sustainability – UN in Bonn cooperates with Beethoven Orchester Bonn and Theater Bonn
The United Nations in Bonn and the City of Bonn with its two cultural institutions, Theater Bonn and Beethoven Orchester Bonn have launc
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10 January 2022Registration now open for MENA Climate Week 2022
The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, MENACW 2022, will be held from 28 February to 3 March 2022 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in D
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20 December 2021New Podcast Episode: UN Climate Change – COP26 outcomes & their first Goodwill Ambassador
A new podcast episode of 'Inside UN Bonn' was released today. In 2021, UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) designated its first ever Goodwill Ambassador, Bonn's Beethoven Orchestra.
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08 December 2021The Glasgow Climate Pact – Key Outcomes from COP26
Nations adopted the Glasgow Climate Pact, aiming to turn the 2020s into a decade of climate action and support.
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19 November 2021New Podcast Episode: Inside UN Bonn goes Glasgow – Impressions of COP26
A few weeks ago, we talked with our UN Climate Change colleagues Alex Saier and Ola Nirs about the preparations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference,
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13 November 2021COP26 Reaches Consensus on Key Actions to Address Climate Change
Adaptation, mitigation and finance are all strengthened in a complex and delicate balance supported by all Parties.
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04 November 2021COP26: Update to the NDC Synthesis Report
UN Climate Change today informed all Parties and observers of the latest key messages from the synthesis of climate action plans as communicated in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (
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03 November 2021Finance Ministers gather in Glasgow to Discuss Mobilising Funding for Rapid, Large-scale Climate Action
Finance ministers, international finance institutions and the financial sector are meeting at COP26 today to get global finance flowing for climate action.
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01 November 2021UN Secretary-General: COP26 Must Keep 1.5 Degrees Celsius Goal Alive
See statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at COP26 World Leaders Summit below:
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01 November 2021The World Leaders Summit at COP 26
The formal opening plenary of the twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties, the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Partie
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22 October 2021Glasgow Climate Change Conference
The COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference, hosted by the UK in partnership with Italy, will take place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, UK.
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12 October 2021Patricia Espinosa Outlines COP26 Priorities to LDC Ministers
The UN’s top climate change official Patricia Espinosa addressed Ministers from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) today as they met to discuss key priorities heading into the crucial UN Climate Chan
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06 October 2021UN Global Climate Action Awards: Winners Unveiled Today
The recipients of a special 10th anniversary edition of the United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were announced today, shining a light on innovative examples of what people across the globe
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28 September 2021Africa Climate Week 2021 Builds Regional Momentum in Advance of COP26
The Africa Climate Week 2021 (ACW 2021) Virtual Thematic Sessions are underway with calls to action from leading voices from across the region.
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11 August 2021UNCCD on Climate: Fix the Land or it will be an Emitter
The Earth is warming fast, and even faster on the land.
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09 August 2021UN Climate Change Welcomes IPCC’s Summary for Policy Makers on the Physical Science Basis of Climate Change
The Working Group I contribution to the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment report confirms that it is indisputable that human influence has warmed the climate system, raising global surface temperature.
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31 July 2021Statement by Patricia Espinosa on National Climate Plans Submitted by 31 July
Against the backdrop of extreme weather emergencies throughout the world, yesterday was an important day in our collective effort against climate change.
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02 July 2021HLPF 2021 UNU Side Event Carbon Neutrality & Social Transformation: Are We on Track to Arrive at a Justice-based Transition?
UNU-IAS, UNU-EHS and UNU-INRA, with the UN Economic Commission for Africa,
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30 June 2021COP 26 Registration Opens to Facilitate Participant Vaccination
The COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference, hosted by the UK in partnership with Italy, will take place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, UK.
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02 June 2021May–June 2021 Climate Change Conference – sessions of the subsidiary bodies
Registered participants can join the meeting
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14 May 2021Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week Provides Regional Boost for Success at COP26
The Virtual Thematic Sessions of the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (LACCW2021) are wrapping up today, providing important momentum for a successful UN Climate Change Conference
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05 May 2021Registration Opens for Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021
Registration is open for the next sessions of Latin America and Caribbean Climat
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22 April 2021Climate Ambition Builds at Leaders’ Summit on Earth Day
In remarks at today's Leaders’ Summit on Climate hosted by the United States, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, called on leader
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21 April 2021Earth Day 2021 Is Set to Galvanize Climate Action
Earth Day, celebrated annually on 22 April, will again see more than 1 billion people participating in activities around the world to draw attention to the
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18 March 2021Transition to Clean Energy Takes Centre Stage at Berlin Dialogue
The annual Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue kicked off today, with high-level participants from politics, industry, science and civil society comi
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01 March 2021Beethoven Orchestra Bonn Designated First UN Climate Change Goodwill Ambassador
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa has designated the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn as a UN Climate Chang
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23 February 2021Registration Open for Launch Events of 2021 Regional Climate Weeks
Registration is now open for a series of regional events 3-4 March that will launch and set the scene for the 2021 edition of the
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01 February 2021Regional Climate Weeks to Drive Forward Climate Action in 2021 and 2022
The UN Climate Change Secretariat today announced Regional Climate Weeks in 2021 and 2022, key meetings that will help build regional momentum for the annual UN Climate Change Conferences and drive
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26 January 2021António Guterres: 50% of all Climate Finance Needed for Adaptation
Speaking today at the virtual high-level Global Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) hosted by the Netherlands, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for 50
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25 January 2021Building Resilience in a Warming World - Global Adaptation Summit 25 – 26 January
Leaders are galvanizing action to build resilience to the inevitable impacts of climate change at an online global conference today and tomorrow.
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20 January 2021The World Needs a Swift Transition to Sustainable Energy
Patricia Espinosa Speaks at IRENA General Assembly
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11 December 2020The Paris Agreement Is a Covenant of Hope
Statement on Occasion of The 5th Anniversary Of The Paris Agreement, by UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa
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23 November 2020Climate Dialogues Set to Increase Momentum for Greater Climate Ambition
An important series of virtual events, the UNFCCC Climate Dialogues (23 November to 4 December), are set to kick off this week, designed to maintain critical momentum in the intergovernmental proce
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10 November 2020UN Climate Action Pathways Map Route from Covid-19 Recovery to Resilient, Net Zero Economy
Rapid breakthroughs are pushing eight key sectors closer to the tipping points necessary to reach zero emissions by 2050 and avert the worst impacts of climate change, according to the
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29 October 2020UN Climate Change Dialogues 2020
Due to the current health and safety measures put in place worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COP 26 and subsidiary body sessions have been postponed to 2021, as mentioned in the notif
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13 October 2020As Climate Impacts Increase, UN Agencies Step Up Cooperation on Disaster Risk Reduction
A UN report published to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13, confirms how extreme weather events
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28 September 2020UNFCCC Launches New Event Platform ‘Climate Hub 360’
While the COVID-19 pandemic is posing an unprecedented challenge globally, climate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity in the long run.
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25 August 2020UN Climate Change Annual Report 2019
UN Climate Change turned 25 in 2019. Thanks to its nearly universal membership of state Parties, it mobilizes governments and non-state actors alike to act on climate change.
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20 August 2020UN Climate Change Meetings on Cool Buildings
The recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is a major opportunity for countries to transition to low-emissions and climate-resilient societies, including accelerating the uptake of sustainable buildin
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03 August 2020UN Climate Change Launches New Publications to Boost Climate Technology
The UN Climate Change Secretariat has presented three new climate technology publications that document the climate technology “journey” - the pathway from the identification of technology needs to
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29 June 2020On the 75th Anniversary of the UN Charter, Multilateralism Remains Key
How the founding principles of the United Nations can address current global challenges with bold responses, by Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention
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23 June 2020COP Bureau Reschedules UNFCCC Subsidiary Body Meetings to 2021
At a virtual meeting yesterday, the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC decided to postpone the UN Climate Change meetings of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB52) until next year.
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15 June 2020Highlights of June Momentum for Climate Change
A series of virtual events took place 1 to 10 June to maintain momentum in the UN Climate Change process and showcase progress in climate action despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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28 May 2020UN Climate Change Launches Russian Language Communications Tools
UN Climate Change has launched a Russian language version of its website and social media channels as part of its efforts to expand the geographical reach of communications on climate change and re
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20 May 2020June Momentum for Climate Change
In line with its COVID-19 response, the UNFCCC secretariat is currently not convening any physical meetings.
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14 May 2020UNFCCC Prepares Key Reports and a Forum on Climate Finance
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) has been taking forward important work to prepare key reports on climate finance, as well as a Forum on the topic “Finance for nature-based s
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11 May 2020First Virtual Meeting of CDM Executive Board
Work in support of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) – set up to drive investment to climate-friendly projects – continues despite challenges posed by COVID-19, with the
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28 April 2020Petersberg Climate Dialogue: ‘The highest cost is the cost of doing nothing’
UN Secretary-General calls for ‘green recovery’ from pandemic
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28 April 2020Petersberg Climate Dialogue Seeks Climate-Resilient Economic Recovery
This year’s Petersberg Climate Dialogue from 27 to 28 April focuses on how to pave the way for the international community to emerge from the acute COVID-19 pandem
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23 April 2020In Earth Day Address, UN Climate Chief Points to “Window of Hope”
In a video address to mark Earth Day, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, UN Climate Chief Patricia Espinosa urged the international community to remain focused on Earth Day 2020’s ove
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02 April 2020COP26 Postponed
The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19.
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02 April 2020COP Bureau Reschedules Climate Change Discussions for October 2020
A decision was taken yesterday by the COP Bureau to postpone the UN Climate Change meetings of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB52) until October 4-12, 2020, at the World Conference Centre in Bonn, Germany
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18 March 2020UNFCCC Secretariat Continues Work Despite COVID-19
Despite the COVID-19 epidemic, functions of the UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat are continuing, with most staff working from home, and the secretariat making the best possible use of telecom
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24 February 2020High-Level Climate Champions to Drive Action at Africa Climate Week in Kampala
Nigel Topping and Gonzalo Muñoz - the High-Level Champions for Climate Action of the COP26 and COP25 Presidencies respectively - have confirmed their participation for Africa Climate We
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17 February 2020Call for Contributions to Two Key Climate Finance Reports
The Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) has opened calls for contributions and case studies in order to prepare two key technical reports related to climate fin
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11 February 2020Applications for 2020 UN Global Climate Action Awards Now Open
Organizations, cities, industries, universities, governments, and others taking bold leadership on climate change can nominate their work for a UN Global Climate Action award.
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03 February 2020Strengthened 5-year Action Plan on Gender Adopted at COP25
At the UN Climate Conference, COP 25, in Madrid last December, countries took steps to accelerate a more gender-responsive approach to climate action by adopting a comprehensive
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18 December 2019UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme
The UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme offers young people from developing countries a unique opportunity to start their career at the interface between intern
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07 December 2019Youth Urge Climate Action at COP25
Youth demanded climate action and celebrated Young and Future Generations Day at the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 in Madrid on Wednesday.
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02 December 2019COP25: UN climate change conference, 5 things you need to know
Climate change is happening — the world is already 1.1°C warmer than it was at the onset of the industrial revolution, and
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01 December 2019COP25 to Be the Launchpad for Significantly more Climate Ambition
As the global climate emergency intensifies and greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, governments will gather in Madrid for the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 (2 to 13 De
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26 November 2019UN Report: Cut Global Emissions by 7.6 Percent Every Year for Next Decade to Meet 1.5°C Paris Target
On the eve of a year in which nations are due to strengthen their Paris climate pledges, a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report warns that unle
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30 October 2019UNFCCC Statement on COP25
"Earlier today, I was informed of the decision by the Government of Chile not to host COP25 in view of the difficult s
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15 October 2019Internationaler Tag der Frauen in ländlichen Gebieten
UN-Generalsekretär António Guterres erklärte anlässlich des Internationalen Tags der Frauen in ländlichen Gebieten
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14 October 2019Climate Neutral Now Initiative Reaches 200-Participant Milestone
In September 2019, the Climate Neutral Now initiative of UN Climate Change passed the 200 participants mark.
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01 October 2019UNCCD Celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Bonn
Yesterday evening, the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Old Town Hall of Bonn.
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30 September 2019New Action Plan Towards Achieving Climate Neutrality in Travel and Tourism by 2050
UN Climate Change Chief Patricia Espinosa spoke at the World Travel & Tourism Conference (WTTC) in New York on September 24, where she launched the
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19 September 2019The Mobile Film Festival: Calling for Action Against Climate Change
The call for films is open until October 16th, 2019.
www.mobilefilmfestival.com
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18 September 2019Youth-Created 360° Films at the United Nations General Assembly
Today, leading up to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, the UN is thrilled to announce the third MY World 360° playlist —
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06 September 2019Great Green Wall documentary premieres at the Venice Film Festival
The UNCCD is proud to announce that its feature documentary The Great Green Wall, directed by Jared P.
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27 August 2019Participants Prepare for September Asia-Pacific Climate Week in Bangkok
Participants from all over the world are preparing to attend Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2019 (APCW 2019, 2-6 September) in Bangkok, where they will discuss ways to raise regional and global ambition
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22 August 20198th UN Summer Academy to take place in Bonn next week
The 8th UN Summer Academy, organised by the United Nations System Staff College (UN
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03 July 2019UN Youth Climate Summit: Call for Applications
Starting today, young people from around the world are formally invited to apply to participate in the United Nations Youth Clim
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01 July 2019Inspiring Examples of Climate Action in the Agri-Food Sector Showcased in Bonn
Off-grid and decentralized energy solutions and efficient water practices in the agri-food chain are crucial to build resilience to the unavoidable impacts of climate change and to redu
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18 June 2019UN Climate Chief Urges Action on Climate Emergency
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, sent out very clear signals for more ambitious climate action at the start of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn (
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17 June 2019SB50 Takes Place in Bonn from June 17-27
Set at the mid-point of a crucial year during which accelerated global climate action is both urgent and essential, governments are meeting in Bonn for the Bonn Climate Change Con
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08 May 2019Espinosa: Fate of Arctic Hinges on Paris Implementation
The UN’s top climate change official, Patricia Espinosa, has warned that full and rapid implementation of the Paris Climate Change Agreement is crucial to protec
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01 April 2019General Assembly High-Level Meeting Urges Climate Ambition
Just over a decade is all that remains to stop irreversible damage from climate change, world leaders heard this week at a General Assembly high‑level meeting on the r
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04 February 2019World in grip of ‘high impact weather’ as US freezes, Australia sizzles, parts of South America deluged
Original article by UN News
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18 January 2019Book release: Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia
Springer just launched a new book on Urban Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia that was co-edited by Dr.
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