Explainers: Transforming climate issues into action
Can renewable energy power a safer future? Does what we eat matter for climate action? Can our ocean be our greatest ally against climate change? Learn more about how climate change impacts are felt across different sectors and ecosystems, and why we must nurture rather than exploit nature¡¯s resources to advance climate action.
Energy
Learn more about why the shift to renewables is our only hope for a brighter and safer world.
Food
What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment.
Ocean
Here are a few reasons we need to safeguard the ocean as our best ally for climate solutions.
Biodiversity
Find out how protecting the world¡¯s biodiversity is essential for limiting carbon emissions and adapting to climate impacts.
Land
Learn how land plays a key role in the climate system as an essential carbon sink, regulating the planet¡¯s temperature.
Water
Water and climate change are inextricably linked. Learn more about how climate change affects the world¡¯s water.
Health
Find out how measures to tackle the climate crisis bring enormous gains in terms of public health.
Greenwashing
Learn about greenwashing, why it is an obstacle to tackling the climate crisis, and what you can do about it.
Human security
Extreme weather can trigger competition over resources, exacerbate inequalities, and force people to move. But solutions exist.
Women
Women and girls are on the frontlines of the climate crisis and uniquely situated to drive action. Find out why it¡¯s time to invest in women.
1.5¡ã°ä
Every fraction of a degree of warming matters. The average surface temperature currently is about 1.2¡ãC above the 1850-1900 average. Why is it so important to not exceed 1.5¡ã°ä?
Plastics
Almost all plastics are made from oil and gas, contributing to carbon emissions. Plastic waste is also harmful to nature and human health. Find out what the UN is doing to end plastic pollution.