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UN Secretary-General To Call For Exponential Growth In Global Coalition To Achieve Net-zero Emissions
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 4:51 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
The Secretary-General Remarks at Briefing to Member States by incoming Cop26 president. Dear Colleagues, We are nine months away from COP26, a critical milestone in our efforts to avert climate catastrophe. I am pleased that the incoming COP President ... More >>
UN And Partners Host A Dialogue On Global Research Collaboration For The Recovery From COVID-19
Saturday, 30 January 2021, 8:23 am | UN Department of Global Communications
First event of its kind brings UN entities and research funding agencies together to unify recovery efforts. NEW YORK, 29 January 2021 — COVID-19 has exposed stark global inequities, fragilities and unsustainable practices that have intensified ... More >>
UN Appoints Twenty Eminent Thinkers To Shed New Light On The World’s Greatest Challenges
Friday, 22 January 2021, 4:18 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Twenty prominent personalities, globally renowned for their intellectual leadership in economic and social fields, will form the second United Nations High-level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Economic and Social Affairs, the UN Department of Economic and Social ... More >>
UN Appoints Twenty Eminent Thinkers To Shed New Light On The World’s Greatest Challenges
Friday, 22 January 2021, 6:57 am | UN Department of Global Communications
New York, 21 January 2021 – Twenty prominent personalities, globally renowned for their intellectual leadership in economic and social fields, will form the second United Nations High-level Advisory Board (HLAB) on Economic and Social Affairs, the ... More >>
UN Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes US Steps To Rejoin Paris Agreement On Climate Change
Thursday, 21 January 2021, 6:05 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
New York, 20 January 2021 Statement by the Secretary-General – on US steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement on Climate Change I warmly welcome President Biden’s steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and join the growing coalition ... More >>
UN Secretary-General Warmly Welcomes US Steps To Rejoin Paris Agreement On Climate Change
Thursday, 21 January 2021, 5:32 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Statement by the Secretary-General – on US steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement on Climate Change I warmly welcome President Biden’s steps to re-enter the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and join the growing coalition of governments, cities, ... More >>
UN's ActNow Campaign Joins Forces With Baobab Studios To Promote Individual Climate Action
Tuesday, 29 December 2020, 4:55 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
Update The United Nations ActNow campaign is collaborating with the award-winning interactive animation company Baobab Studios to promote individual action on climate change and a shift to more sustainable lifestyles. Coinciding with the 12 December ... More >>
UN Sec-Gen’s Youth Climate Advisors Urge Green Jobs-led COVID-19 Recovery; Warn Against Greenwashing, Polluter Bail-outs
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 4:01 pm | UN Department of Global Communications
UN Secretary-General’s youth climate advisors urge green jobs-led COVID-19 recovery; warn against greenwashing, polluter bail-outs New report today sets out most urgent climate actions for world leaders in 2021, amid rising climate and unemployment anxiety ... More >>
Summit Shows New Surge In Action And Ambition On Road To Glasgow Climate Conference
Sunday, 13 December 2020, 10:05 am | UN Department of Global Communications
Global climate leaders took a major stride towards a resilient, net zero emissions future today, presenting ambitious new commitments, urgent actions and concrete plans to confront the climate crisis. Co-convened by the United Nations, the UK and France, ... More >>
UN Campaign Empowers Kids To Take Climate Action And Protect The Planet
Saturday, 7 November 2020, 9:11 am | UN Department of Global Communications
Building on the growing momentum for climate action, the United Nations is broadening its engagement of global audiences. A new campaign will empower children to learn about sustainability and act to protect the planet. The Climate Action ... More >>