Most recent 40 articles: Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)
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Iceland launches the world’s first Glacier Graveyard | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Sep 7) |
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Sep 7 · Iceland has created the world's first Glacier Graveyard on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, symbolizing the loss of glaciers due to climate change. It features memorial tombstones for glaciers that have melted, such as the Okjökull Glacier. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the rapid disappearance of glaciers worldwide. \n\nMore information: https://unric.org/en/as-iceland-prepares-to-lose-its-ice-it-introduces-the-first-graveyard-of-glaciers/ | By United Nations Read more ... |
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June 2024: Hottest On Record - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Jul 9) |
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Jul 9 · The average global temperature over the past 12 months has reached 1.5 degrees C or above, according to new data issued by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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A Moment of Truth: Special Address on Climate Action by UN Chief with Bloomberg & others - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Jun 5) |
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Jun 5 · On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General Guterres will deliver a pivotal speech at the American Museum of Natural History with opening remarks by UN Special Envoy Michael R. Bloomberg and Museum President Sean M. Decatur.\n\n---\n\nAs climate records are shattered, and emissions continue to rise, on Wednesday, June 5 at 10:00 AM EDT the 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 liveable future. The Secretary-General will also ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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World Environment Day 2024 (June 5) | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Jun 4) |
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Jun 4 · This year for World Environment Day, journey around the world and meet people who are facing the impacts of drought and desertification and learn about their solutions to these problems.\n\nAbout World Environment Day\nOur land. Our future.\nAll over the world, ecosystems are threatened. From forests and drylands to farmlands and lakes, natural spaces on which humanity’s existence depends are reaching a tipping point.\n\nAccording to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, up to 40 per cent of the planet’s land is degraded, directly affecting half of the world’s population. The number and duration of droughts has increased by 29 per cent since 2000 – without urgent action, ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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What does clean energy look like? - Climate Action Explained | UNDP | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Jun 2) |
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Jun 2 · Energy is indispensable to our lives. Currently, a lot of the world’s energy comes from fossil fuels. To tackle the climate crisis, we must transition our entire energy system to renewable energy and increase energy efficiency.\n\nIn this episode of Climate Action Explained, come with us on a journey to Zimbabwe, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Uruguay to understand how the energy transition is happening around the world, helping increase access to healthcare, education and public transportation.\n\n***\n\nAlarming news about the impacts of climate change have become a daily reality. Many people now think it is too late to do anything about it. But change is still possible. We can still ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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How do forests help fight climate change? - Climate Action Explained | UNDP | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 28) |
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May 28 · Forests are our closest allies in fighting the climate crisis. Healthy forests act as carbon sinks, reducing the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They also provide us with clean water, air, food, shelter and healthy soil.\n\nIn this episode of Climate Action Explained, join us for a trip to Ecuador, Ghana and Cambodia and witness how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are protecting and restoring forests, while preserving their way of life.\n\n***\n\nAlarming news about the impacts of climate change have become a daily reality. Many people now think it is too late to do anything about it. But change is still possible. We can still win this fight.\n\nUNDP’s Climate ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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How are young people becoming climate leaders? - Climate Action Explained | UNDP | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 27) |
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May 27 · The decisions we make today about the future of our planet will affect young people more than anybody else. Yet, they are largely excluded from decisions on how to solve the climate crisis.\n\nIn this episode of Climate Action Explained, join us on a tour to Georgia, India and Panama to see how young people are accessing the tools and opportunities they need to make their leadership and demands known and shape the future of climate action.\n\n***\n\nAlarming news about the impacts of climate change have become a daily reality. Many people now think it is too late to do anything about it. But change is still possible. We can still win this fight.\n\nUNDP’s Climate Action Explained ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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How do we adapt to climate change? - Climate Action Explained | UNDP | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 24) |
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May 24 · To fight climate change, we need to slash greenhouse gas emissions. But we also have to find ways to adapt to the impacts already happening and to come.\n\nIn this episode of Climate Action Explained, travel with us to Tuvalu, Kenya and Egypt to discover how communities are implementing adaptation solutions to protect coastal zones and infrastructure, ensure food security and preserve nature for people and the planet.\n\nAlarming news about the impacts of climate change have become a daily reality. Many people now think it is too late to do anything about it. But change is still possible. We can still win this fight.\n\nUNDP’s Climate Action Explained video series takes viewers on a ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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El Niño Climate Phenomenon | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 23) |
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May 23 · A cycle of the El Niño climate phenomenon is exacerbating the impacts of the climate crisis globally, resulting in more frequent and intense droughts, floods and hunger. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean: 5 Facts | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 9) |
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May 9 · A double-whammy of El Niño and long-term climate change hit Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Drought, heat and wildfires, extreme rainfall, and a record-breaking hurricane had major impacts on health, food and energy security, and economic development. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Meet Trinidad & Tobago's Young Climate Activists | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 6) |
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May 6 · Caribbean island nations are vulnerable to a host of extreme weather events, from hurricanes to floods and droughts, that are becoming more dangerous and intense as a result of the climate emergency.\n\nUN News met with three of the most prominent young climate activists on Trinidad \u0026 Tobago, and learned of their frustration with current environmental legislation, and what they are doing to raise awareness of the crisis.\n\nConor Lennon spoke to Priyanka Lalla, a teenage climate activist and UNICEF Youth Advocate for the eastern Caribbean, Joshua Prentice, a climate and ocean scientist, and Zaafia Alexander the 18-year-old founder of an environmental NGO.\n\nListen to full ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Sasha DiGiulian: World Champion Rock Climber Advocates for Climate Action | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 6) |
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May 6 · World Champion rock climber and Protect Our Winters (POW) Athletes Alliance member Sasha DiGiulian takes time from training to talk about her personal experiences with climate change that lead to her advocacy work.\n\nSasha DiGiulian joined other elite athletes and leaders in the sport industry to participate in the United Nations celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) and share insights into how athletes can make an impact on climate action, promote sustainability and gender equality, and foster industry partnerships. \n\nWatch the whole #SportDay event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPlxx7p7zm4\u0026amp;t=6584s | By United Nations Read more ... |
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World Champion Sasha DiGiulian Talks Climate Advocacy & Equality in Sports | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 5) |
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May 5 · World Champion rock climber and Protect Our Winters (POW) Athletes Alliance member Sasha DiGiulian takes time from training to talk about her personal experiences with climate change that lead to her advocacy work.\n\nSasha DiGiulian joined other elite athletes and leaders in the sport industry to participate in the United Nations celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) and share insights into how athletes can make an impact on climate action, promote sustainability and gender equality, and foster industry partnerships. \n\nWatch the whole #SportDay event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPlxx7p7zm4\u0026amp;t=6584s | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Empowering Pacific & NE Asia Youth: Peacebuilders & Climate Advocates Workshop | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (May 4) |
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May 4 · The video follows young peacebuilders and climate advocates from the Pacific and Northeast Asia regions as they participate in a strategic foresight youth workshop in Samoa co-organized by the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UNDPPA) and UNDP Samoa. \n\nCo-created by Youth for Youth, participants utilized strategic foresight tools to explore pathways to a peaceful, just, and sustainable future and transition in line with the 1.5 degrees Celsius benchmark in the Paris Agreement and important regional frameworks such as the Pacific Islands Forum Boe Declaration (2018) and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.\n\nProduced for the Department of ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Fighting Plastic Pollution: Time for Change | UN Environment Programme | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Apr 28) |
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Apr 28 · Since the 1950s, plastic has become so ubiquitous that it's now used in everything from children’s toys and medical equipment to beauty products and airplanes. And while plastic was once hailed as a miracle product, we now know the damage plastic pollution does to ecosystems, the climate, human health and the economy.\n\nCentral to ending plastic pollution is the elimination of unnecessary plastic, the redesign of products – including packaging – so they can be more easily reused, repaired and recycled, and switching to non-plastic substitutes that help protect the environment, human health, and our economy. \n\nSo, it's time to write a new story and ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Climate & Weather - Early Warning Systems: Why Invest in Them? | Explainer | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Mar 19, 2024) |
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Mar 19, 2024 · The State of the Climate Report 2023 report shows that records were once again broken, and in some cases smashed for Greenhouse gas levels, surface temperatures, ocean heat and acidification, sea level rise, Antarctic sea ice cover and glacier retreat. \n\nHeatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires, and rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones caused misery and mayhem, upending everyday life for millions and inflicting many billions of dollars in economic losses. \n\nWith more extreme weather conditions causing displacement, death and devastation around the world, Early Warning Systems are becoming essential to saving lives. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Sustainable Building: The Role of Mud & Women's Leadership | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Mar 07, 2024) |
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Mar 07, 2024 · Meet the best friends de-carbonizing the construction sector, one (mud) brick at a time. Rosie Paul and Sridevi Changali lead an all-woman architecture firm in Bangalore, India, focused on using traditional materials such as mud to build sustainably in India and beyond. The built environment is responsible for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. The use of materials such as cement and steel creates a massive carbon footprint, both in production and transport. Can mud be the solution? Architects like Rosie and Sri are reviving raw-earth construction to build sustainable structures that can withstand extreme weather events such as flash floods and intense heat. At the same time, ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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How to Build a Sustainable Home | The Magic of Mud | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Mar 04, 2024) |
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Mar 04, 2024 · Meet the best friends de-carbonizing the construction sector, one (mud) brick at a time. Rosie Paul and Sridevi Changali lead an all-woman architecture firm in Bangalore, India, focused on using traditional materials such as mud to build sustainably in India and beyond. The built environment is responsible for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. The use of materials such as cement and steel creates a massive carbon footprint, both in production and transport. Can mud be the solution? Architects like Rosie and Sri are reviving raw-earth construction to build sustainable structures that can withstand extreme weather events such as flash floods and intense heat. At the same time, ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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"Verified for Climate†Champions: Communicating science and solutions | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 19, 2023) |
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Dec 19, 2023 · Gustavo FigueiroÌ‚a, biologist and communications director at SOS Pantanal, and Habiba Abdulrahman, eco-fashion educator, introduce themselves as champions for “Verified for Climate,†a joint initiative of the United Nations and Purpose to stand up to climate disinformation and put an end to the narratives of denialism, doomism, and delay. \n\nThe “champions†form a network of trusted messengers who will use TikTok to share planet-saving information and drive ambitious action to tackle the climate emergency. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Switzerland, Mozambique & Others on Joint Pledges Climate, Peace & Security | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 13, 2023) |
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Dec 13, 2023 · Informal comments to the media by 11 Security Council members signatories of the Joint Pledges related to Climate, Peace and Security (Albania, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America), on Central African region and The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA). | By United Nations Read more ... |
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#COP28 Dialogues – Pathways to 1.5°C: Accelerating Global Energy Transformation | Amina J. Mohammed - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 08, 2023) |
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Dec 08, 2023 · This COP28 Dialogue highlights how green energy transitions can achieve a climate-safe future in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. With speakers joining from New York and Dubai, this live conversation stresses the importance of a fossil fuel phase-out and a transition to a world powered by renewable energy sources.\n\nConvened by the UN Office for Partnerships, the COP28 Dialogues feature a series of conversations with UN leaders, experts, advocates and influencers on the nexus between the Sustainable Development Goals and the key areas of climate action and solutions being advanced at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. \n\nLearn the benefits of renewable energy ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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#COP28 Dialogues – Women Rise for All | Amina J. Mohammed | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 06, 2023) |
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Dec 06, 2023 · With women’s leadership networks continuing to gain visibility and leverage, the “Women Rise for All at #COP28†Dialogue features a discussion with influential women climate leaders, acknowledging their transformational leadership in climate action, taking action to keep 1.5C target of the Paris Agreement alive, saving lives, and protecting livelihoods.\n\nConvened by the UN Office for Partnerships, the COP28 Dialogues feature a series of conversations with UN leaders, experts, advocates and influencers on the nexus between the Sustainable Development Goals and the key areas of climate action and solutions being advanced at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai.\n\nConnect ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN DESA's Presence at #COP28: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 05, 2023) |
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Dec 05, 2023 · “What happens in Antarctica doesn’t stay in Antarctica,†said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres upon returning from his recent trip to the southernmost continent to witness the melting sea ice. “We live in an interconnected world.†\n\nJust ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Secretary-General issued a call for urgent global climate action to “not let the hopes of people around the world for a sustainable planet melt away.â€\n\nUN DESA is answering the call by hosting for the fifth time the SDG Pavilion on the margins of COP28, offering two weeks of panel discussions, fireside chats and interviews aimed at ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Opening of G77 & China Summit | COP28 | UN Climate Change Conference - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 02, 2023) |
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Dec 02, 2023 · Opening of G77 and China Summit.\n\nCOP28 Website: https://unfccc.int/cop28\n\nAbout COP28:\n\nCOP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. \n\nUN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change with almost complete membership of every country in the world. \n\nTo put it simply, the COP is where the world comes together to agree on ways to address the climate crisis, such as limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, helping vulnerable communities adapt to the effects of climate ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN Chief: "No more delays. No more foot-dragging. No more greenwashing" | COP28 - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 02, 2023) |
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Dec 02, 2023 · Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations at the Opening of the Global Climate Action High Level Event | COP28, UN Climate Change Conference, Dubai (United Arab Emirates).\n\nExcellencies, dear friends, \n\nThe eyes of the world are on Dubai, and this Global Climate Action Summit is a reminder of what’s at stake at COP28. \n\nPeople are looking to their leaders for solutions to the climate crisis gripping countries, communities and economies worldwide. \n\nGlobal emissions are at record highs. \n\nGlobal temperatures are at record highs. \n\nHeatwaves, storms, floods, droughts and other climate-related disasters are growing in intensity. ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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#COP28 World Climate Action Summit Opening | United Nations Climate Change Conference - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Dec 01, 2023) |
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Dec 01, 2023 · Opening ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit\n\nCOP28 Website: https://unfccc.int/cop28\n\nAbout COP28\n\nCOP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. \n\nUN Climate Change conferences (or COPs) take place every year, and are the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change with almost complete membership of every country in the world. \n\nTo put it simply, the COP is where the world comes together to agree on ways to address the climate crisis, such as limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, helping vulnerable communities adapt to the ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN Chief on Climate crisis - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Nov 26, 2023) |
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Nov 26, 2023 · UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the press on the climate crisis following his recent travel to Chile and Antarctica. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN Chief's Annapurna Visit: A Call for Climate Action Ahead of COP 28 | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Nov 02, 2023) |
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Nov 02, 2023 · Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday (31 Oct) wound up his trip to Nepal after visiting the Annapurna Base Camp, where he raised the alarm about receding glaciers ahead of COP 28.\n\nThe Secretary-General said glaciers “are melting very quickly, causing floods, landslides and dramatic impacts on communities†and stressed it was “time to take drastic measures to fight climate change.â€\n\nThe average thickness of the world’s glaciers has plummeted by almost 30 metres since 1970, and irreversible changes in the global cryosphere will affect well over a billion people who rely on water from snow and glacier melt, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN Chief at Pokhara Airport (Nepal) on Climate Change - Press Encounter | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Oct 31, 2023) |
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Oct 31, 2023 · Speaking to reporters today (31 Oct) in Pokhara, Nepal, Secretary-General António Guterres said, “this is one of the wonders of the world but is a wonder that is under threat because of climate change.â€\n\nThe Secretary-General said, “it is essential to stop this war against nature. It is time to stop the looting and generating climate change because we must preserve these wonderful mountains and these wonderful glaciers. And it's essential to support Nepal and to support other countries that do not contribute to climate change but suffer the consequences.â€\n\nHe appealed to the international community “to show effective solidarity that there is much more funding for ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN Day 2023 Concert: 'The Frontlines of Climate Action' | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Oct 11, 2023) |
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Oct 11, 2023 · To celebrate #UNDay 2023, a special concert featuring the Environmental Symphony: The Movement and world renowned cellist Michael Fitzpatrick, on the theme of 'The Frontlines of Climate Action', is held in the General Assembly Hall at UN Headquarters in New York.\n \nThe theme of this year’s UN Day Concert reinforces Secretary-General António Guterres’s call for “faster, bolder climate action,†and intends to galvanize world leaders ahead of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai later in the year, and the 2024 International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua and Barbuda. | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Climate Ambition Summit 2023: UN Chief Urges Swift Action | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Sep 20, 2023) |
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Sep 20, 2023 · UN chief António Guterres said that humanity has opened the gates to hell, “we can – and we must turn up the tempo.â€\n\nSpeaking at the Climate Ambition Summit today (20 Sep) in New York, Guterres reiterated, “governments must push the global financial system towards supporting climate action.â€\n“That means putting a price on carbon, and overhauling the business models of Multilateral Development Banks so that they leverage far more private finance at reasonable cost to developing countries,†the UN chief explained.\n\nGuterres also said, “All parties must operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28,†adding that developed countries must meet the $100 billion ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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UN Chief speaks on Ukraine, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Summit, #UNGA & more | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Sep 16, 2023) |
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Sep 16, 2023 · Ahead of the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), the UN chief António Guterres said, “we will never stop our efforts to make sure that peace comes to Ukraine - a just peace in line with the UN Charter and in line with international law.â€\n\nIn an interview today (16 Sep) in New York, Guterres reiterated that the war in Ukraine is “a major factor of increasing geopolitical tensions and the increase of geopolitical tensions is a major reason for us not to be able to address effectively the challenges at the present times.â€\n\nThe Secretary-General further explained by taking examples of climate change and the risks of disruptions ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Empowering the Next Generation: Saad Amer's Take on Climate Justice & Democracy | United Nations - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Sep 15, 2023) |
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Sep 15, 2023 · Saad Amer, a climate activist, provided a significant introduction to an event marking this year's International Day of Democracy. He emphasized the crucial relationship between democracy and climate justice, highlighting the need to integrate democratic principles when tackling climate challenges and fostering justice within the climate movement. \n\nWhat was the event about: \nThe event, titled | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Int'l Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2023 (16 Sept) | United Nations Environment - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Sep 15, 2023) |
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Sep 15, 2023 · Montreal Protocol: fixing the ozone layer and reducing climate change\n\nThis year’s theme aims to highlight and reiterate the positive impact of the Montreal Protocol on ozone layer recovery and reducing climate change, especially through the Kigali Amendment, which phases down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a group of strong greenhouse gases.\n\nWith universal ratification and full implementation of the Kigali Amendment, the avoided warming by 2100 is estimated to be up to 0.5º C. Combined with energy efficiency measures while phasing down HFCs, these gains could potentially double.\n\nOur planet is heating up. Average temperatures are soaring and with it the demand for cooling. This ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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Taking on Record Temperatures: UN Chief's Call to Action | United Nations | Hottest July on Record - Climate Change (United Nations - Playlist)  (Jul 27, 2023) |
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Jul 27, 2023 · As July 2023 is set to be the hottest month ever recorded, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that humanity is in the hot seat, urging that “leaders must lead†with dramatic, immediate climate action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.\n\nAccording to the data released today, July has already seen the hottest three-week period ever recorded, the three hottest days on record, and the highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year.\n\nSpeaking to reporters today (27 Jul) in New York, Guterres said that the consequences are clear and they are tragic: children swept away by monsoon rains, families running from the flames, workers collapsing in the ... | By United Nations Read more ... |
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