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Climate Solutions

COVID-19 exposed the consequences of the failure to make sufficient progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change. We would have been in a better place if we had.

We must change course, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, or we risk missing the point where we can avoid the ※disastrous consequences for people and all the natural systems that sustain us.§

As we continue to tackle the pandemic, the enormity of the climate emergency can be daunting. What can one person or even one nation do on their own to reverse this challenge? Good news is that solutions do exist!

Climate Solutions
State of the Planet Speech

The Secretary-General weighs in on the state of the planet

On 2 December at Columbia University, the UN Secretary-General delivered a landmark speech on the state of the planet, setting the stage for dramatically scaled-up ambition on climate change over the coming year. See more.

State of the Planet Speech

The Secretary-General weighs in on the state of the planet

On 2 December at Columbia University, the UN Secretary-General delivered a landmark speech on the state of the planet, setting the stage for dramatically scaled-up ambition on climate change over the coming year. See more.

Investors know: green is smart

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 , see .

ActNow has one million climate actions taken around the world

We*ve hit a million!

Climate actions that is, by individuals signing on to the ActNow campaign. People everywhere are starting with 10 simple steps to solve the climate crisis. Change a habit. Make a new choice. Check out the campaign to learn what you can do, because the future is in your hands. And for kids, don*t miss the Climate Action Super Heroes.

Group of children planting trees

Education is key to addressing climate change

The UNFCC assigns responsibility to Parties of the Convention to undertake educational and public awareness campaigns on climate change.

Group of children planting trees

Education is key to addressing climate change

The UNFCC assigns responsibility to Parties of the Convention to undertake educational and public awareness campaigns on climate change.

Chimney of a manufacturing complex

Generating power

According to UN Habitat, cities consume 78 per cent of the world*s energy and produce more than 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.

Chimney of a manufacturing complex

Generating power

According to UN Habitat, cities consume 78 per cent of the world*s energy and produce more than 60 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar power panels generate energy for a newly renovated local administrative building

Green Jobs: the only way to go

According to an International Labor Organization (ILO) , 24 million new jobs will be created globally by 2030. Doing so will also enable millions of people to overcome poverty and enjoy improved livelihoods.

Solar power panels generate energy for a newly renovated local administrative building

Green Jobs: the only way to go

According to an International Labor Organization (ILO) , 24 million new jobs will be created globally by 2030. Doing so will also enable millions of people to overcome poverty and enjoy improved livelihoods.

Coastal view

Early Warning Systems

Early warning system is an adaptive measure for climate change, using integrated communication systems to help communities prepare for hazardous climate-related events. A successful EWS saves lives and jobs, land and infrastructures and supports long-term sustainability.