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<section class="region region-content"> <section id="block-system-main" class="block block-system clearfix"> <div id="node-97953" class="node node-page clearfix" about="/en/climatechange/press-materials" typeof="foaf:Document"> <span property="dc:title" content="Press Materials" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><style type="text/css">.custom-press-release__calendar { width: 100px; float: left; margin: 0px 40px 40px 0; min-width: 100px; } body.i18n-ar .custom-press-release__calendar { float: right; margin-right: 0; margin-left: 30px; } .custom-press-release__date-block { text-align: center; background: #f2f2f2; color: #4d4d4d; font-size: 14px; padding: 10px; } .custom-press-release__date-month { font-size: 18px; } .custom-press-release__date-date { font-size: 36px; line-height: 120%; font-weight: bold; } </style> <h1 class="page-header">For the Press</h1> <div class="row topmargin bottommargin col-lg-9 col-md-9"> <h2>Press Materials</h2> <p> </p> <p>Highlights from the United Nations on Climate Change.</p> <div class="row topmargin bottommargin">   <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix" > <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin-bottom: 60px;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/page/g20-leaders%E2%80%99-summit-brazil-un-and-unesco-launch-global-initiative-information">G20 Leaders’ Summit: Brazil, UN and UNESCO launch Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change</a></h3> <p>The Brazilian government, the United Nations and UNESCO launched a joint effort Tuesday to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation seeking to delay and derail climate action. The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change is an important intervention to boost support for urgent climate action at a time when scientists are warning that the world is running out of time.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix" > <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin-bottom: 60px;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/page/climate-security-mechanism-united-nations-and-group-friends-climate-and-security">Climate Security Mechanism at the United Nations and Group of Friends on Climate and Security Announce New Pledges and Partnerships at COP29</a></h3> <p>At COP29, a special event convened by the Climate Security Mechanism at the United Nations and the Group of Friends on Climate and Security highlighted the linkages between climate change, peace and security, and brought together key voices to explore practical solutions for advancing peace-positive climate action, with participants announcing new pledges of support and partnerships.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix" > <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin-bottom: 60px;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release_critical_energy_transition_minerals_report_11_sept_2024.pdf">UN-convened panel releases recommendations for governments and industry to guide the global energy transition</a></h3> <p>With demand for minerals critical to renewable energy technologies expected to almost triple by 2030, a diverse expert panel, convened by the UN Secretary-General, has issued a set of recommendations and guiding principles for governments, industry and other stakeholders to ensure the opportunities of the global energy transition are pursued with equity, justice and sustainability.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix" > <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin-bottom: 60px;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/media_advisory-a-moment-of-truth.pdf">A Moment of Truth: Special Address on Climate Action by UN Secretary-General António Guterres</a></h3> <p>As climate records are shattered and emissions continue to rise, on Wednesday, 5 June, at 10:00 AM EDT, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will set out some hard- hitting truths about the state of the climate, the grotesque risk leaders are running, and what companies and countries — particularly the G7 and the G20 — need to do over the next eighteen months to salvage humanity’s chances of a livable future.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix" > <div class="custom-press-release__calendar" style="margin-bottom: 60px;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/cetm_panel_launch_press_release-04-2024.pdf">UN-convened Panel to address equity, sustainability and human rights across the value chains of critical energy transition minerals</a></h3> <p>With ever-growing needs for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies, Secretary-General António Guterres is leveraging the United Nations’ convening power to bring together a diverse group of governments and other stakeholders across the entire minerals value chain to develop a set of global common and voluntary principles to safeguard environmental and social standards and embed justice, in the energy transition.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/pages/IMO-agrees-possible-outline-for-net-zero-framework.aspx">IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”</a></h3> <p>IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks a step forward in the legal process towards adopting global regulations, referred to as “mid-term GHG reduction measures”, that will help achieve the targets contained in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unece.org/climate-change/press/global-methane-forum-calls-turn-commitments-action-path-cop29">Global Methane Forum calls to turn commitments into action on path to COP29</a></h3> <p>With political momentum building fast for methane mitigation and, as emissions measurement continues to sharpen through satellite and other technologies, the Global Methane Forum brought together leaders to help turn commitment into real cuts in methane emissions.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 2em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/03/rethinking-business-and-economic-paradigms-people-and-planet-survive-un">Rethinking business and economic paradigms for people and planet to survive: UN expert</a></h3> <p>There is an urgent need to rethink business and economic paradigms that have pushed humanity’s collective impacts beyond planetary limits, said David Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment today. The expert stressed that States have a duty to protect human rights from harm that businesses may cause, and an obligation to hold businesses accountable.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block" style="margin-bottom: 3em;"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://sdgs.un.org/news/un-convene-global-experts-tokyo-4-6-march-assess-climate-action-targets-under-sustainable">UN to Convene Global Experts in Tokyo on 4-6 March to Assess Climate Action Targets under Sustainable Development Goals</a></h3> <p>The United Nations is convening over sixty climate and development experts from around the world in Tokyo from 4-6 March to assess progress on climate action targets under the SDGs and strategize recommendations to accelerate action. The meeting is mandated as part of preparations for the review this year of SDG 13 on climate action, as part of the annual assessment of where we stand on implementing the 2030 Agenda, to take place at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in July 2024.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">MEDIA ADVISORY</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/01/media-advisory-facing-climate-and-debt-challenges-small-islands-take-next-steps-toward-new-10-year-development-plan-ahead-of-major-un-conference/">Facing climate and debt challenges, Small Islands take next steps toward new 10-year development plan ahead of major UN Conference</a></h3> <p>Island nations, together with partners from the rest of the world and members of civil society, the private sector and others, are meeting in New York this week for the first Preparatory Committee Meeting laying the groundwork for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), to take place in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/01/press-release-boosting-rapid-transition-to-sustainable-energy-top-priority-as-un-marks-first-international-day-of-clean-energy/">Boosting rapid transition to sustainable energy, top priority as UN marks first International Day of Clean Energy</a></h3> <p>Informing and engaging citizens and leaders worldwide for a just, inclusive, and equitable energy transition based on renewables and energy efficiency, will be in focus as the UN observes the first International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2024</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/wmo-confirms-2023-smashes-global-temperature-record">WMO confirms that 2023 smashes global temperature record</a></h3> <p>The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2023 is the warmest year on record, by a huge margin.Six leading international datasets used for monitoring global temperatures and consolidated by WMO show that the annual average global temperature was 1.45 ± 0.12 °C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in 2023.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release_new_apa_partnerships.pdf">New partnerships to accelerate much-needed investment for climate adaptation</a></h3> <p>Australia and Spain will partner with the small island developing states of Tuvalu and the Dominican Republic respectively, to ramp up finance flows to turn their adaptation priorities into investment opportunities, and ultimately, action on-the-ground.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release_mdb_joint_statement_on_ew4all.pdf">Multilateral Development Banks back Early Warnings for All</a></h3> <p>Multilateral Development Banks are coalescing around the Secretary-General’s US$3.1B initiative to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected by life-saving early warning systems in the face of increasingly more extreme and dangerous weather.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release_campaign-5july.pdf">UN launches campaign, calling for renewed global ambition and action for the Sustainable Development Goals</a></h3> <p>The United Nations, today, is kicking off a communications campaign to rally for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the roadmap for people and planet adopted by world leaders in 2015.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release_infointegrity_pdf.pdf">Guardrails Urgently Needed to Contain “Clear and Present Global Threat” of Online Mis- and Disinformation and Hate Speech, says UN Secretary-General</a></h3> <p>The world must address the “grave global harm” caused by the proliferation of hate and lies in the digital space, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said at the launch of his report into information integrity on digital platforms.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/early-warnings-all-initiative-scaled-action-ground">Early Warnings for All Initiative scaled up into action on the ground</a></h3> <p>A global initiative to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected by early warnings by 2027 is being fast-tracked into action on the ground..</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2023</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unescap.org/news/second-forum-carbon-neutrality-goals-china-japan-and-republic-korea-affirms-need-trilateral">Second Forum on Carbon Neutrality Goals of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea</a></h3> <p>Amid the worsening climate crisis, a high-level regional forum looked at strategies and pathways for achieving carbon neutrality in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/press-releases/initiative-senegal-and-spain-leaders-cop27-launch-alliance-get-ahead">New alliance to boost drought resilience</a></h3> <p>Recognizing the urgent need to shift drought management approaches, world leaders launch a new alliance to boost drought resilience - a collaborative platform to rally political momentum and trigger actions that support countries, cities, and communities to significantly reduce their vulnerability, impact, and exposure to extreme drought.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://wmo.int/media/news/early-warnings-all-action-plan-unveiled-cop27">Early Warnings for All Action Plan unveiled at COP27</a></h3> <p>It will cost the equivalent of just 50 cents per person per year for the next five years to reach everyone on Earth with early warnings against increasingly extreme and dangerous weather, according to a plan unveiled today by Secretary General António Guterres.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">06</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/eight-warmest-years-record-witness-upsurge-climate-change-impacts">Eight warmest years on record witness upsurge in climate impacts</a></h3> <p>The past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, fueled by ever rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat, affecting millions, and costing billions this year, warns the latest Provisional State of the Global Climate Report.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/impacts-accelerate-adapting-climate-change-must-become-global">As impacts accelerate, adapting to climate change must become a global priority</a></h3> <p>As climate impacts intensify across the globe, nations must dramatically increase funding and implementation of actions designed to help vulnerable nations and communities adapt to the climate storm, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/temperatures-europe-increase-more-twice-global-average ">Temperatures in Europe increase more than twice global average</a></h3> <p>Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years – the highest of any continent in the world. As the warming trend continues, exceptional heat, wildfires, floods and other climate change impacts will affect society, economies and ecosystems, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/children-are-risk-climate-change-related-hazards-middle-east-and-north-africa ">Children are at risk of climate change related hazards in the middle East and North Africa</a></h3> <p>UNICEF releasees the Children’s Climate Risk Index in the Middle East and North Africa Region with a special focus on Egypt. The Index highlights the vulnerability of children living in many countries in the region to the impacts of climate change.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/inadequate-progress-climate-action-makes-rapid-transformation">Inadequate progress on climate action makes rapid transformation of societies only option</a></h3> As intensifying climate impacts across the globe hammer home the message that greenhouse gas emissions must fall rapidly, a new UN Environment Programme report finds that the international community is still falling far short of the Paris goals, with no credible pathway to 1.5°C in place. <p> </p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://unfccc.int/news/climate-plans-remain-insufficient-more-ambitious-action-needed-now ">Climate Plans Remain Insufficient: More Ambitious Action Needed Now</a></h3> <p>A new report from UN Climate Change shows countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward but underlines that these efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/heatwaves-report">559 million children currently exposed to high heatwave frequency, rising to all 2.02 billion children globally by 2050</a></h3> <p>559 million children are currently exposed to high heatwave frequency, according to new research from UNICEF. Further, 624 million children are exposed to one of three other high heat measures - high heatwave duration, high heatwave severity or extreme high temperatures.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/un-warns-half-world-not-prepared-disasters">UN warns that half the world is not prepared for disasters</a></h3> <p>A new report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the World Meteorological Organization warns that half of the countries globally are not protected by multi-hazard early warning systems.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/climate-change-puts-energy-security-risk">Climate change puts energy security at risk</a></h3> <p>The supply of electricity from clean energy sources must double within the next eight years to limit global temperature increase. Otherwise, there is a risk that climate change, more extreme weather and water stress will undermine our energy security and even jeopardize renewable energy supplies, according to a new multi-agency report from the World Meteorological Organization.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/new-report-outlines-priorities-global-climate-observations">New report outlines priorities for global climate observations</a></h3> <p>High priority actions to gather essential information on our climate system and improve monitoring and understanding of how it is changing are outlined in a new report by the Global Climate Observing System.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://wmo.int/media/news/early-warnings-all-initiative-gains-momentum">Early Warnings for All initiative gains momentum</a></h3> <p>Momentum is gathering to achieve a plan to ensure that every person on Earth is protected by an early warning system in the next five years, thus grabbing one of the most effective “low hanging fruits” of climate change adaptation.</p> </div>  <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href=" https://www.undrr.org/news/un-warns-half-world-not-prepared-disasters">UN warns that half the world is not prepared for disasters</a></h3> <p>Early warning systems are a proven means to reduce harm to people and damage to assets ahead of impending hazards, including storms, tsunamis, droughts, and heatwaves, to name a few. Multi-hazard early warning systems address several hazards that may occur alone, simultaneously, or cascadingly.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/united-science-we-are-heading-wrong-direction">United in Science: We are heading in the wrong direction</a></h3> <p>Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which highlights the huge gap between aspirations and reality.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">APPOINTMENTS</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/personnel-appointments/2022-08-15/mr-simon-stiell-of-grenada-executive-secretary-of-the-united-nations-framework-convention-climate-change-%28unfccc%29">UN Secretary-General appoints Simon Stiell of Grenada as Executive Secretary of UNFCCC</a></h3> <p>Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Simon Stiell of Grenada as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The appointment has been made after consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://news.un.org/pages/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GCRG_Brief3_Press_Release.pdf">Calling record profits from oil and gas amid global energy crisis “immoral”, UN Secretary-General urges support to most vulnerable, and transition to renewables</a></h3> <p>As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, skyrocketing energy prices are compounding an existential cost-of-living crisis for hundreds of millions of people, warned the UN Secretary-General’s Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG) on Food, Energy and Finance.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JULY</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">22</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/wmo-issues-report-state-of-climate-latin-america-and-caribbean">World Meteorological Organization issues report on the State of Climate in Latin America and Caribbean</a></h3> <p>Extreme weather and climate change impacts including mega-drought, extreme rainfall, land and marine heatwaves and glacier melt are affecting the Latin America and the Caribbean region, from the Amazon to the Andes and from Pacific and Atlantic Ocean waters to the snowy depths of Patagonia.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JULY</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/lac-climate-week-2022-opens-with-strong-calls-for-action">LAC Climate Week 2022 Opens with Strong Calls for Action</a></h3> <p>This year’s Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW 2022) opened in Santo Domingo with strong calls for regional action to drive global action to tackle climate change and address regional climate impacts, including more frequent floods, droughts, and storms.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JULY</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release_synergies_conf.pdf">UN conference seeks synergies to address climate crisis and sustainable development setbacks</a></h3> <p>A United Nations conference opening on 20 July aims to find synergies in solutions to the global climate emergency and the actions needed to accelerate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), following the launch of the SDG Progress Report which warned of serious setbacks in development progress.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://ipbes.net/media_release/Values_Assessment_Published">Decisions based on narrow set of market values of nature underpin global biodiversity crisis</a></h3> <p>The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ latest report finds that there is a dominant global focus on short-term profits and economic growth in policy decisions that often overlooks nature’s many invaluable contributions to safeguard the lives of people, including its ability to regulate the climate.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JULY</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">08</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://ipbes.net/media_release/Sustainable_Use_Assessment_Published">50,000 wild species meet needs of billions of people worldwide</a></h3> <p>The latest report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services identifies critical services that wild species offer billions of people worldwide – from food, income, energy to medicine – underscoring the need to protect the million species of plants and animals facing extinction today.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JULY</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2022/">Cascading global crises, including climate change, threaten human survival</a></h3> <p>The climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and an increased number of conflicts around the world have placed global sustainable development in jeopardy, warns the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022, citing increasing greenhouse gas emissions and worsening climate catastrophes.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JUNE</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">OP-ED</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_op-ed_renewables_revolution_en.pdf">The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution.</a></h3> <p>“The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition,” says UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling for a “renewables revolution.”</p> <p><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_op-ed_renewables_revolution_ar.pdf" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Arabic</a> ; <a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_op-ed_renewables_revolution_ch.pdf" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Chinese</a> ; <a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_op-ed_renewables_revolution_fr.pdf" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">French</a> ; <a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_op-ed_renewables_revolution_ru.pdf" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Russian</a> ; <a href="http://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/unsg_op-ed_renewables_revolution_sp.pdf" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Spanish</a> .</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JUNE</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2022/06/un-ocean-conference-opens-with-call-for-urgent-action-to-tackle-ocean-emergency/">UN Ocean Conference opens with call for urgent action to tackle ocean emergency</a></h3> <p>With climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution exacting a devastating toll on the world’s ocean — critical to food security, economic growth, and the environment — the 2022 UN Ocean Conference opened in Lisbon, Portugal today with a call for a new chapter of ocean action driven by science, technology, and innovation.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JUNE</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/hleg_call_for_submissions_-_press_release_-_cleared_for_distribution_on_06.27.22_link.pdf">Public consultation on UN Secretary-General’s Expert Group on Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities</a></h3> <p>Launch of New Portal for Written Submissions from Individuals and Groups about how to hold non-state of entities accountable for net zero pledges and deliver immediate climate action.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JUNE</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2022/pr-2022-06-26-wg20204-en.pdf">Governments advance text of landmark global agreement on biodiversity</a></h3> <p>Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity advanced a global plan to bend the curve on biodiversity loss, expected to be adopted in Montreal, Canada in December 2022. Notwithstanding the important advances, a considerable amount of work will be required to advance the text for final high-level consideration by CBD’s 196 Parties at COP15.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JUNE</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">02</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/03-06-2022-why-mental-health-is-a-priority-for-action-on-climate-change">Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change</a></h3> <p>Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concludes a new WHO policy brief, launched at the Stockholm+50 conference.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">JUNE</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/stockholm50-opens-calls-accelerate-action-healthy-planet-and">Stockholm+50 opens with calls to accelerate action for a healthy planet</a></h3> <p>Fifty years since the first-ever UN Conference on the Human Environment, the world reconvenes in Stockholm to spur urgent action for a healthy planet for the prosperity of all, in the face of a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">20</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/press-releases/united-global-call-act-land-degradation-and-drought-concludes-major-un">World calls for action to boost drought resilience and invest in land restoration</a></h3> <p>The Abidjan conference on desertification concludes with major announcements on land restorations, including on tenure, migration, and gender equality.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-05-18/secretary-generals-video-message-the-launch-of-the-world-meteorological-organization%E2%80%99s-state-of-the-global-climate-2021-report">Five ways to jump-start the renewable energy transition now</a></h3> <p>UN Secretary-General outlines five critical actions – on technology, materials, policies, subsidies, and investments – the world needs to prioritize now to transform energy systems and speed up the global shift to renewable energy “because without renewables, there can be no future.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">OP-ED</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/realizing_africas_sustainable_energy_future_by_michael_r._bloomberg_damilola_ogunbiyi_-_project_syndicate_final.pdf">Realizing Africa’s Sustainable Energy Future</a></h3> <p>“Without international support, including investment at scale, African countries will not be able to expand energy access to all and still reach their climate goals,” warn UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael Bloomberg and head of Sustainable Energy for All Damilola Ogunbiyi.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">STATEMENT</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2022-05-17/secretary-generals-video-message-for-the-sustainable-energy-for-all-forum">Kigali: Sustainable Energy for All Forum</a></h3> <p>“Closing the energy access gap and ending energy poverty is crucial,” says UN Secretary-General at the opening of the Forum which kicked off with major announcements on clean energy investments.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/press-releases/time-now-future-proof-land-world-leaders-say-abidjan-summit">The time is now to future proof the land, world leaders say at the Abidjan Summit</a></h3> <p>“World leaders call on the international community to take urgent action to stem the loss of life and livelihoods due to the increasing and devastating impacts of desertification, land degradation and drought.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">REMARKS</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/dsg/statement/2022-05-09/deputy-secretary-generals-remarks-head-of-state-meeting-unccd-cop15-delivered">UN Deputy Secretary-General remarks at the opening of the Abidjan Summit on desertification</a></h3> <p>“We can either reap the benefits of land restoration now or continue the disastrous path that has led us to the triple planetary crisis of climate, biodiversity and pollution.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">4</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://un-energy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Release-launch-UN-Energy-Plan-Action-Network-final-3May-1.pdf">UN launches plan to catalyse action by 2025 on energy commitments</a></h3> <p>New Energy Compact Action Network launches with coalitions drawing on $600 billion in commitments to support access and transition, starting with Nigeria, Santiago and others.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/press-releases/chronic-land-degradation-un-offers-stark-warnings-and-practical">UNCCD: New Global Land Outlook warns of chronic land degradation</a></h3> <p>Ahead of a major meeting on desertification in May 2022, the UN issues a new report looking at the way land resources - soil, water, and biodiversity - are currently managed, offering practical remedies.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">04</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2022/04/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_PressRelease_English.pdf">IPCC: Latest report on the mitigation of climate change</a></h3> <p>New report on the mitigation of climate change says that the average annual global greenhouse gas emissions in the last decade were at their highest levels in human history, calling for urgent climate action to halve emissions by 2030.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/hleg_press_release_pdf.pdf">UN Secretary-General to push business, investors, cities to walk the talk on net-zero pledges; Expert Group launched amid worsening climate crisis</a></h3> <p>“UN Secretary-General António Guterres today launched his Expert Group to develop stronger and clearer standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-State entities."</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/menacw-2022-galvanizes-regional-momentum-for-cop27">MENACW 2022 Galvanizes Regional Momentum for COP27</a></h3> <p>“The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, MENACW 2022, wrapped up today, building on the outcomes of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow at the end of last year and providing important momentum for a successful COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, at the end of this year."</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/mena-climate-week-opens-with-aim-to-accelerate-climate-action">MENA Climate Week Opens with Aim To Accelerate Climate Action</a></h3> <p>“The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, MENACW 2022, opens with a strong call to accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement."</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">PRESS RELEASE</span></p> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/%E2%80%8Bearly-warning-systems-must-protect-everyone-within-five-years">WMO: Early Warning systems must protect everyone within five years</a></h3> <p>“Within the next five years, everyone on Earth should be protected by early warning systems against increasingly extreme weather and climate change, according to an ambitious new United Nations target announced today.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Remarks</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262436">Secretary-General's remarks to the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries</a></h3> <p>“Least Developed Countries did not cause the climate crisis. But they are living with its worst impacts.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">07</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Remarks</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/asg_hart_ipcc_remarks_pdf.pdf">Remarks delivered by Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on climate action and Assistant Secretary-General at COP26-COP27 briefing on the IPCC report</a></h3> <p>“Thanks to the work of the IPCC, a lack of scientific understanding of the consequences of inaction or insufficient action to address the climate crisis is no longer a legitimate excuse.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">04</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Remarks</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/heads-state-affirm-commitment-environmental-cooperation-unep-golden">Heads of State affirm commitment to environmental cooperation at UNEP golden jubilee celebration</a></h3> <p>The Special Session of the UN Environment Assembly concludes, addressing how to build a resilient and inclusive post-pandemic world.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Remarks</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/26219">Secretary-General's remarks to the Opening Session of the Fourth CARICOM-SICA Summit</a></h3> <p>“We need more ambition and action by all, but especially major emitters like the G20, which accounts for 80 per cent of global emissions.”.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">03</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Remarks</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/262190">UN Deputy Secretary-General's remarks at Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2022</a></h3> <p>“We must scale up and speed up investments in the protection of people and ecosystems at the frontlines of the climate crisis.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6wg2/pdf/IPCC_AR6_WGII_PressRelease-English.pdf">IPCC Press Release - Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet. Taking action now can secure our future</a></h3> <p>“This report is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction.”</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2022</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/2021-one-of-seven-warmest-years-record-wmo-consolidated-data-shows">2021 one of the seven warmest years on record, WMO consolidated data shows</a></h3> <p>2021 was still one of the seven warmest years on record, according to six leading international datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">3</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/11/release_global_roadmap_press_release_3nov21.pdf">UN Secretary-General issues new global roadmap to secure clean energy access for all by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050</a></h3> <p>"As pressure mounts for urgent climate action, UN Secretary-General António Guterres today issued a global roadmap to achieve a radical transformation of energy access and transition by 2030, while also contributing to net zero emissions by 2050."</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Remarks</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/node/260396">Opening remarks to the media at the G20 (Rome)</a></h3> <p>"We need greater ambition on mitigation to get us on a credible pathway to 1.5 degree Celsius — a target that science tells us is the only sustainable future for our world."</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/updated-climate-commitments-ahead-cop26-summit-fall-far-short-net">Updated climate commitments ahead of COP26 summit fall far short, but net-zero pledges provide hope</a></h3> <p>Latest climate promises for 2030 put the world on track for a temperature rise this century of at least 2.7°C</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/updated-ndc-synthesis-report-worrying-trends-confirmed">Updated NDC Synthesis Report: Worrying Trends Confirmed</a></h3> <p>The update of the report synthesizes information from the 165 latest available NDCs, representing all 192 Parties to the Paris Agreement.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/en/desa/sustainable-transport-conference-calls-vastly-accelerated-action-achieve-net-zero-emissions-and">Sustainable Transport Conference calls for vastly accelerated action to achieve net zero emissions and build a green, inclusive and equitable future</a></h3> <p>The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded today with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2021/pr-2021-10-15-cop15-en.pdf">Part one of UN Biodiversity Conference closes, sets stage for adoption of post-2020 global biodiversity framework at resumption in 2022</a></h3> <p>With the participation of almost 2918 delegates in Kunming, and 2478 connecting online, Part one of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) closed today, setting the stage for the adoption of an effective post-2020 global biodiversity framework at the resumption of the meeting in spring 2022.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">30</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/africa-climate-week-2021-sets-scene-for-regional-ambition-ahead-of-cop26">Africa Climate Week 2021 Sets Scene for Regional Ambition ahead of COP26</a></h3> <p>Africa Climate Week 2021 wrapped up this week with Virtual Thematic Sessions helping to set the scene for more ambitious regional action to tackle climate change ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow in November.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/africa-climate-week-2021-builds-regional-momentum-in-advance-of-cop26">Africa Climate Week 2021 Builds Regional Momentum in Advance of COP26</a></h3> <p>The Africa Climate Week 2021 (ACW 2021) Virtual Thematic Sessions are underway with calls to action from leading voices from across the region.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/en/food-systems-summit/news/nearly-300-commitments-civil-society-farmers-youth-and-indigenous-peoples-and">Nearly 300 commitments from civil society, farmers, youth and Indigenous Peoples and Member States highlights Summit’s inclusive process to accelerate action</a></h3> <p>The first-ever UN Food Systems Summit saw nearly 300 commitments from hundreds of thousands of people from around the world and across all constituencies to accelerate action and to transform food systems.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/09/release_24_septenergy_dialogue_final.pdf">Global leaders set to act to increase energy access while reducing emissions at first UN energy summit in 40 years on 24 September</a></h3> <p>Significant new commitments for financing clean energy, increasing renewables and improving access to electricity are expected to be announced on 24 September at the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy. The summit-level virtual event will bring together Heads of State and other leaders from government, business, foundations, youth and civil society.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/full-ndc-synthesis-report-some-progress-but-still-a-big-concern">Full NDC Synthesis Report: Some Progress, but Still a Big Concern</a></h3> <p>UN Climate Change today published a synthesis of climate action plans as communicated in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">August</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2021/08/IPCC_WGI-AR6-Press-Release_en.pdf">Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC</a></h3> <p>Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">31</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/patricia-espinosa-on-national-climate-plans-submitted-by-31-july">Patricia Espinosa on National Climate Plans Submitted by 31 July</a></h3> <p>Against the backdrop of extreme weather emergencies throughout the world, yesterday was an important day in our collective effort against climate change.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/water-related-hazards-dominate-disasters-past-50-years">Water-related hazards dominate disasters in the past 50 years</a></h3> <p>Water-related hazards dominate the list of disasters in terms of both the human and economic toll over the past 50 years, according to a comprehensive analysis by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/asia-pacific-climate-week-2021-sends-strong-signal-to-cop26">Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Sends Strong Signal to COP26</a></h3> <p>The Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Virtual Thematic Sessions wrapped up today, sending a strong signal that regional momentum for climate action can contribute to success at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in November in Glasgow.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/asia-pacific-climate-week-2021-kicks-off">Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Kicks Off</a></h3> <p>The Virtual Thematic Sessions of Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 (APCW 2021) will be held from 6 to 9 July and is hosted by the Government of Japan. The sessions are designed to boost the climate change response of countries in Asia and the Pacific and build momentum for the crucial UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in November in Glasgow.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press-release-foundations-announce-fund-to-achieve-clean-affordable-energy.pdf">Foundations Announce $1 Billion Fund for Renewables in Emerging Economies as Over 45 Ministers Review Plans to Achieve Clean, Affordable Energy for All</a></h3> <p>Efforts to accelerate global actions to ensure that all people have access to clean energy and electricity received a lift today as The IKEA Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation announced plans to launch a $1 billion fund to boost access to renewable energy in developing countries.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press-release-sustainable-energy-can-be-achieved-2030.pdf">Proposed global roadmap shows how universal access to sustainable energy can be achieved by 2030, transforming the lives of millions</a></h3> <p>Everyone in the world could have access to clean, affordable energy within the next nine years if countries modestly increase investments, according to new reports released today, in advance of a major ministerial meeting on 21-25 June where countries and businesses will begin to announce energy plans for the decade.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press-releae-race-to-zero-anniversary.pdf">Halving Emissions by 2030 is New Normal - Race To zero Anniversary</a></h3> <p>Over 4,500 non-state actors from across the global economy have committed to halving emissions by 2030, joining the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. These actors from over 92 countries recognise the value and the imperative of racing to a zero-carbon economy to build a healthier, safer, cleaner, more resilient world for generations to come.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press-release-ipbes-ipcc_workshop_report_launch.pdf">Tackling Biodiversity & Climate Crises Together and Their Combined Social Impacts</a></h3> <p>Unprecedented changes in climate and biodiversity, have combined and increasingly threaten nature, human lives, livelihoods and well-being around the world. Biodiversity loss and climate change are both driven by human economic activities and mutually reinforce each other. Neither will be successfully resolved unless both are tackled together. This is the message of a workshop report, published today by 50 of the world’s leading biodiversity and climate experts.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">June</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">7</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press_release-universal_access_to_sustainable_energy_will_remain_elusive_without_addressing_inequalities_.pdf">Report: Universal Access to Sustainable Energy Will Remain Elusive Without Addressing Inequalities</a></h3> <p>During the last decade, a greater share of the global population gained access to electricity than ever before, but the number of people without electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa actually increased. Unless efforts are scaled up significantly in countries with the largest deficits the world will still fall short of ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/energy-call-to-action-press-release.pdf">Recognizing growing urgency, global leaders call for concrete commitments for clean, affordable energy for all by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050</a></h3> <p>Leaders from the United Nations, the private sector, national and local governments, youth and other organizations issued a joint call today for countries, businesses, cities and civil society groups to put forward their “Energy Compacts” to show how they will achieve the goal of clean, affordable energy for all by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">25</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/press-release-extractive-industries.pdf">Chance for extractive industries to support an inclusive and sustainable recovery</a></h3> <p>United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will convene leaders and ministers from 18 countries that heavily rely on extractive industries in a roundtable discussion today.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin-sm clearfix"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/latin-america-and-caribbean-climate-week-2021-set-to-boost-regional-climate-action">Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021 Set to Boost Regional Climate Action</a></h3> <p>The virtual thematic sessions of Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (11 to 14 May), hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic, kicked off today with calls to urgently ramp up regional climate action.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">6</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/global-assessment-urgent-steps-must-be-taken-reduce-methane">Global Assessment: Urgent steps must be taken to reduce methane emissions this decade</a></h3> <p>A Global Methane Assessment released by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that human-caused methane emissions can be reduced by up to 45 per cent this decade.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/04/un-launches-the-first-artificial-intelligence-tool-for-rapid-natural-capital-accounting.pdf">UN launches the first artificial intelligence tool for rapid natural capital accounting</a></h3> <p>An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that will make it easier for countries to measure the contributions of nature to their economic prosperity and well‑being was launched today by the United Nations and the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3).</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">21</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/new-financial-alliance-for-net-zero-emissions-launches">Mark Carney, UN Race to Zero campaign and COP26 Presidency launch Net Zero Financial Alliance</a></h3> <p>The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), chaired by Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, unites over 160 firms (together responsible for assets in excess of US$70 trillion) from the leading net zero initiatives across the financial system to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Statement</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/cop-bureau-agrees-to-hold-virtual-meeting">COP Bureau Agrees to Hold Virtual Meeting</a></h3> <p>The Bureau has agreed to hold a virtual meeting from 31 May 2021 to 17 June 2021. The three-week meeting, that follows the principle of maximizing progress and minimizing delay as previously endorsed by the Bureau, will allow to advance the extensive work that needs to be addressed in preparation for the Climate Conference COP26, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland at the end of the year.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2021/pr-2021-04-09-sbstta-sbi-en.pdf">UN Biodiversity Convention confirms dates for subsidiary body meetings critical to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework</a></h3> <p>Dates and modalities have been confirmed for the twenty-fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, and the third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, two meetings essential to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be agreed later this year in Kunming, China.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/03/adoption_of_natural_capital.pdf">UN adopts landmark framework to integrate natural capital in economic reporting</a></h3> <p>In a move that may reshape decision and policy-making towards sustainable development, the United Nations adopted a new framework today that includes the contributions of nature when measuring economic prosperity and human well-being.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.ipcc.ch/2021/03/05/ipcc-reschedules-working-group-i-approval-session/">IPCC reschedules Working Group I approval session</a></h3> <p>The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has rescheduled the approval session for the Working Group I contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) to 26-30 July 2021 from April.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">March</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/03/natural_capital_pressrelease.pdf">Countries to consider ground-breaking change to economic reporting that includes natural capital</a></h3> <p>In a ground-breaking development that could fundamentally reorient economic and policy planning toward sustainable development, countries will begin consideration of a new system to measure economic prosperity and human well-being that includes the contributions of nature at the UN Statistical Commission today. The measure could move toward the process of adoption on Friday.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/greater-climate-ambition-urged-as-initial-ndc-synthesis-report-is-published">Greater Climate Ambition Urged as Initial NDC Synthesis Report Is Published</a></h3> <p>UN Climate Change today published the Initial NDC Synthesis Report, showing nations must redouble efforts and submit stronger, more ambitious national climate action plans in 2021 if they’re to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise by 2°C—ideally 1.5°C—by the end of the century.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">23</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Press Release</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14445.doc.htm">Climate Change ‘Biggest Threat Modern Humans Have Ever Faced’, World-Renowned Naturalist Tells Security Council, Calls for Greater Global Cooperation</a></h3> <p>Climate change is a “crisis multiplier” that has profound implications for international peace and stability, Secretary-General told the Security Council today, amid calls for deep partnerships within and beyond the United Nations system to blunt its acute effects on food security, natural resources and migration patterns fuelling tensions across countries and regions.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">17</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Media Advisory</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/02/media_advisory-_un_secretary-general_special_envoy_kerry_as_of_1pm_2.17.212.pdf">UN Secretary-General António Guterres to mark U.S. reentry into Paris Agreement with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry</a></h3> <p>The discussion with the Secretary-General and the Special Presidential Envoy will take place on Friday, 19 February, during the opening session of UNA-USA’s virtual 2021 Global Engagement Summit and will be moderated by Ambassador Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">February</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">5</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <p><span class="category category-list">Announcement</span></p> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/personnel-appointments/2021-02-05/mr-michael-r-bloomberg-of-the-united-states%C2%A0-special-envoy-climate-ambition-and-solutions%C2%A0-%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0">Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions</a></h3> <p>The Secretary-General reappointed Michael R. Bloomberg of the Unites States as Special Envoy on climate Ambition and Solutions. He will help grow the coalition committed to net-zero emissions.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">January</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">8</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2021</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Media Advisory</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021/01/one-planet-summit-media-advisory-new.pdf">One Planet Summit</a></h3> <p>French President Emmanuel Macron, Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres, and President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, are organizing the fourth 'One Planet Summit' which will focus on biodiversity to mobilize commitments to protect ecosystems and make links to human health.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">16</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2020/12/yag-report-release.pdf">UN Secretary-General’s youth climate advisers urge green jobs-led COVID-19 recovery; warn against greenwashing, polluter bail-outs</a></h3> <p>The need for greater investments in green jobs is at the top of the youth climate agenda for 2021 according to a new report, compiled by the UN Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change and published today.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">12</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="http://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/climate-ambition-summit-release.pdf">A Surge in Ambition and Action</a></h3> <p>On 12 December, global climate leaders took a major stride towards a resilient, net-zero emissions future, presenting ambitious new commitments, urgent actions and concrete plans to confront the climate crisis. 75 leaders from all continents outlined new commitments, a clear signal that the Paris Agreement is working to steeply increase climate action and ambition.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2020/12/finance_goal_report_release.pdf">A<b>chieve the Finance Goal</b></a></h3> <p>Meeting the pledge by developed countries to mobilize at least US$100 billion a year to support developing countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change, lagging even before the COVID-19 pandemic, requires urgent action, according to a new report by independent experts released today by the United Nations.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/worlds-governments-must-wind-down-fossil-fuel-production-6-year">Cut the Coal</a></h3> <p>The world must cut fossil fuel production by 6 per cent per year to avoid the worst of global warming. Instead, countries are projecting an average annual increase of 2 per cent. Those are among the sobering findings of the latest Production Gap Report, issued by leading research organizations and the United Nations.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">2</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/2020-track-be-one-of-three-warmest-years-record">Warmer Than Ever</a></h3> <p>2020 will likely be one of three warmest years on record, according to the provisional 2020 WMO State of the Global Climate report. Ocean heat is at record levels. Extreme heat, wildfires and floods, as well as a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, have affected millions of people. Climate impacts are compounding threats to human health, security and economic stability posed by COVID-19.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">November</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">18</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">OP-ED</span> <h3><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/how-to-be-green/sustainable-development-goals/">Investors know: green is smart</a></h3> <p>Just a decade ago, the world’s largest public company was an oil giant. Now a renewable energy company has surpassed it in value. Investors are piling into clean energy and other green companies because they know climate action is increasingly profitable and key to a sustainable future. For a take by the head of the UN Global Compact, see Why it is smart to invest in the planet.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">29</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">WMO Announcement</span> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/la-ni%C3%B1a-has-developed">The forecast: La Niña has begun</a></h3> <p>Expect changes in temperature, precipitation and storms for the coming year, as La Niña has officially begun, according to the World Meteorological Organization. It is predicted to have a moderate to strong impact, requiring geared-up measures to mitigate impacts on agriculture, health, water resources and other issues sensitive to climate shifts.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">28</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Statement</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-10-27/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-rok-president-moon-jae-’s-net-zero-announcement">Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on ROK President Moon Jae-in’s net-zero announcement</a></h3> <p>UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he is very encouraged by President Moon Jae-in’s announcement of the Republic of Korea’s commitment to get to net zero emissions by 2050.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">List of participants</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2020/10/hlag-meeting_27-october.pdf">SG’s High-Level Climate Advisory Group</a></h3> <p>SG’s High-Level Climate Advisory Group UN Secretary-General António Guterres today convened the inaugural meeting of his High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Action to help guide accelerated climate action even as the COVID-19 crisis continues to present an enormous threat. The list of participants can be found <a href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2020/10/hlag-meeting_27-october.pdf">here.</a></p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">26</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Statement</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2020-10-26/statement-attributable-the-spokesperson-for-the-secretary-general-–-japanese-prime-minister-suga’s-net-zero-announcement">Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Japanese Prime Minister Suga’s net-zero announcement </a></h3> <p>UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he is very encouraged by Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's announcement of Japan’s commitment to get to net zero emissions by 2050.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">October</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">13</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/state-of-climate-services-2020-report-move-from-early-warnings-early-action">State of Climate Services 2020 Report: Move from Early Warnings to Early Action</a></h3> <p>Over the past 50 years, extreme weather and climate events have increased in frequency, intensity and severity as result of climate change and hit vulnerable communities disproportionately hard. Yet one in three people are still not adequately covered by early warning systems, according to the 2020 State of Climate Services report released on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">24</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a class="pdf-link" href="https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2020/09/climateroundtable-closing-pressrelease.pdf">UN Secretary-General's Roundtable shows tide turning for climate action as governments, businesses and investors ramp up ambition</a></h3> <p>The UN Secretary-General today called for every government, business, civil and international organization in the world to develop a transition plan to net-zero emissions, and boost ambition in finance and adaption as an equal priority to cutting emissions, and the only way to reach the 1.5C temperature goal.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">September</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">9</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/united-science-report-climate-change-has-not-stopped-covid19">United in Science report: Climate Change has not stopped for COVID19</a></h3> <p>Climate change has not stopped for COVID19. This is according to a new multi-agency report from leading science organizations, United in Science 2020. The report highlights the increasing and irreversible impacts of climate change, which affects glaciers, oceans, nature, economies and human living conditions.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">July</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">27</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2020/07/young-leaders-tapped-to-invigorate-uns-climate-action-plans-hold-leaders-to-account/">Seven young climate activists to take formal seat at UN table in Secretary-General’s new Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change</a></h3> <p>The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the names of seven young climate leaders – between the ages of 18 and 28 years old – who will advise him regularly on accelerating global action and ambition to tackle the worsening climate crisis.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">May</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">19</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2020/05/embargoed-until-19-may-0001-cet-over-150-global-corporations-urge-world-leaders-for-net-zero-recovery-from-covid-19/">Over 150 global corporations urge world leaders for net-zero recovery from COVID-19</a></h3> <p>155 companies — with a combined market capitalization of over US$ 2.4 trillion and representing over 5 million employees — have signed a statement urging governments around the world to align their COVID-19 economic aid and recovery efforts with the latest climate science.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">15</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2020/04/2020-un-ocean-conference-postponed/">2020 UN Ocean Conference Postponed</a></h3> <p>In light of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and growing public health concerns, the 2020 United Nations Ocean Conference, which was scheduled to take place from 2 to 6 June in Lisbon, Portugal, has been postponed per decision 74/548 adopted by the General Assembly on 13 April 2020.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">April</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">1</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2020</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/conferences/glasgow-climate-change-conference">COP26 postponed</a></h3> <p>The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19. Dates for a rescheduled conference in 2021, hosted in Glasgow by the UK in partnership with Italy, will be set out in due course following further discussion with parties.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">11</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/12/77358/">Amid worsening climate crisis, UN Secretary-General sets out top ten climate action priorities for 2020, vows to stay on frontlines</a></h3> <p>With the latest data showing global warming-causing emissions still on the rise, UN Secretary-General António Guterres set out ten priority areas where much more action is needed to keep a 1.5C future within reach. The 2019 Climate Action Summit report, released today, cites need for major emitters to step up, urgency of no new coal, and jobs and a just transition, among other key priorities.</p> </div> <div class="custom-press-release bottommargin"> <div class="custom-press-release__calendar"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-block"> <div class="custom-press-release__date-month">December</div> <div class="custom-press-release__date-date">10</div> <span class="custom-press-release__date-year">2019</span></div> </div> <span class="category category-list">Press Release</span> <h3><a href="https://unfccc.int/news/cop25-must-change-the-course-of-climate-action-and-ambition-high-level-segment-kicks-off">COP25 Must Change the Course of Climate Action and Ambition” - High-Level Segment Kicks Off</a></h3> <p>The High-Level Segment of the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 kicked off today, with urgent reminders that the international community is running out of time to effectively tackle the 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