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Race To Resilience Assesses The Potential Impact Of Climate Hazards For People Worldwide
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 6:03 am | UNFCCC
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE COP25 AND COP26 CLIMATE CHAMPIONS | NOVEMBER 8, 2021 https://racetozero.unfccc.int/race-to-resilience-assesses-the-potential-impact-of-climate-hazards-for-people-worldwide/ · First tool of its kind to quantify and verify the benefit of climate resilience actions for people and natural ecosystems · New analysis finds that half the world’s ... More >>
UN Awards Ceremony Celebrates Innovative Climate Solutions
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 6:00 am | UNFCCC
(Glasgow, 8 November 2021) – This week, eleven game-changing initiatives will be celebrated as winners of the prestigious UN Global Climate Action Awards during the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow. The recipients of this special ... More >>
Nations And Businesses Commit To Create Sustainable Agriculture And Land Use At COP26
Sunday, 7 November 2021, 6:50 am | UNFCCC
06 November 2021 Issued on behalf of the UK COP26 Presidency and the COP25 and COP26 High-Level Climate Champions 45 governments pledge urgent action and investment to protect nature and shift to more sustainable ways of farming 95 high profile companies ... More >>
Young People Demand Action To Protect Their Futures At COP26
Saturday, 6 November 2021, 6:50 am | UNFCCC
05 November 2021 Issued on behalf of the UK COP26 Presidency COP President Alok Sharma urges ministers to consider youth priorities in COP negotiations and national climate action Young climate leaders join ministers and senior figures in Glasgow ... More >>
End Of Coal In Sight At COP26
Friday, 5 November 2021, 6:22 am | UNFCCC
Issued on behalf of the UK COP26 Presidency and the COP25 and COP26 High-Level Climate Champions https://ukcop26.org/end-of-coal-in-sight-at-cop26/ At least 23 countries have made new commitments today to phase out coal power, including five of the world’s ... More >>
Finance Ministers Discuss How Public & Private Finance Can Lead The Transition To A Net Zero, Climate Resilient World
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 6:57 am | UNFCCC
Issued on behalf of the UK COP26 Presidency and the COP25 and COP26 High-Level Climate Champions Global Finance Ministers gather to discuss how public and private finance can lead the transition to a net zero, climate resilient world https://ukcop26.org/global-finance-ministers-gather-to-discuss-how-public-and-private-finance-can-lead-the-transition-to-a-net-zero-climate-resilient-world/ ... More >>
New Partnerships For Africa & SIDS Put Climate Equity, Resilience And Nature At The Top Of COP’s Climate Action Agenda
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 6:15 am | UNFCCC
https://racetozero.unfccc.int/new-partnerships-for-africa-and-sids/ Launch of Africa Green Finance Coalition to attract green capital via policy reform New renewable energy infrastructure finance facility by Bank of America for Small Island Developing ... More >>
Statement By UN Secretary-General António Guterres At COP26 World Leaders Summit
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 6:39 am | UNFCCC
01 NOV, 2021 Dear Prime Minister Boris Johnson, I want to thank you and COP President Alok Sharma for your hospitality, leadership, and tireless efforts in the preparation of this COP. Your Royal Highnesses, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The six years ... More >>
Around 120 World Leaders Gather At COP26 In Glasgow For ‘Last, Best Chance’ To Keep 1.5 Alive
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 6:37 am | UNFCCC
Nov 1, 2021 From United Kingdom Presidency of COP26 COP26 President Alok Sharma calls for immediate action and solidarity to ensure Glasgow delivers on the promise of Paris Leaders addressed by young climate activists, indigenous peoples and business ... More >>
Finance, Gender Equality, & Small Island Adaptation To Be Prioritized By UN General Assembly President At COP26
Monday, 1 November 2021, 6:30 am | UNFCCC
31 October The President of the UN General Assembly is at COP26 in Glasgow. He has with him messages from the High-Level Thematic Dialogue on Delivering Climate Action, held 5-days prior New York - The President of the UN General Assembly joins world ... More >>
Updated NDC Synthesis Report: Worrying Trends Confirmed
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 6:43 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News, 25 October 2021 – UN Climate Change today published an update to the synthesis of climate action plans as communicated in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ). The update of key findings of the NDC Synthesis ... More >>
Middle East And North Africa Climate Week 2022 To Launch In March
Friday, 8 October 2021, 6:51 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News , 7 October 2021 – The dates have been announced for the launch of the first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week (MENACW) in 2022.. The event, designed to kick off a new era of cooperation on climate in the region, ... More >>
UN Global Climate Action Awards: Winners Unveiled Today
Thursday, 7 October 2021, 6:39 am | UNFCCC
(Bonn, Germany: 6 October 2021) - The recipients of a special 10th anniversary edition of the United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were announced today, shining a light on innovative examples of what people across the globe are doing to combat ... More >>
Africa Climate Week 2021 Sets Scene For Regional Ambition Ahead Of COP26
Friday, 1 October 2021, 7:03 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News , 30 September 2021 – 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 ... More >>
Africa Climate Week 2021 Builds Regional Momentum In Advance Of COP26
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 7:13 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News , 27 September 2021 – The Africa Climate Week 2021 (ACW 2021) Virtual Thematic Sessions are underway with calls to action from leading voices from across the region. ACW 2021 is being held through 29 September and is hosted ... More >>
Full NDC Synthesis Report - Some Progress, But Still A Big Concern
Saturday, 18 September 2021, 5:36 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News, 17 September 2021 – UN Climate Change today published a synthesis of climate action plans as communicated in countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ). The NDC Synthesis report indicates that while there is a ... More >>
UN Climate Change Welcomes IPCC’s Summary For Policy Makers On The Physical Science Basis Of Climate Change
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 5:44 am | UNFCCC
Aug 9, 2021 Statement on the Working Group I contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report, entitled Climate Change 2021: the Physical Science Basis UN Climate Change News, 9 August 2021 – The Working ... More >>
Statement By Patricia Espinosa On National Climate Plans Submitted By 31 July
Sunday, 1 August 2021, 5:10 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News , 31 July 2021 – Against the backdrop of extreme weather emergencies throughout the world, yesterday was an important day in our collective effort against climate change. It marked the cut-off date for the submission of new ... More >>
Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Sends Strong Signal To COP26
Saturday, 10 July 2021, 5:41 am | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News , 9 July 2021 – The Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Virtual Thematic Sessions wrapped up today, sending a strong signal that regional momentum on climate can contribute to success at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference ... More >>
Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 Kicks Off
Tuesday, 6 July 2021, 7:17 pm | UNFCCC
UN Climate Change News, 6 July 2021 – The Virtual Thematic Sessions of Asia-Pacific Climate Week 2021 (APCW 2021) kicked off today. APCW 2021 will be held from 6 to 9 July and is hosted by the Government of Japan. The sessions are designed to boost ... More >>
