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A new report from finds national climate action plans remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and meet the goals of the .

A growing generation of young human rights defenders are organizing themselves to hold governments and businesses accountable on climate change.

The concentration of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new record level last year. This is part of an upward trend with no end in sight, according to the (WMO). The UN agency’s latest compares the gas concentration levels with the previous year and with preindustrial levels. It warns that the rising concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will lead to a rise in temperature, extreme weather conditions, and a rise in sea levels.

With a focus on the Social Impacts of Climate Change, the (November 14-15) underscores the need for an equitable climate transition. As young people’s voices ring loud in their assertion that climate change jeopardizes their future, the event seeks to amplify their role in shaping solutions. With the belief that the social impacts of climate change demand center stage, the Forum provides a crucial platform for young changemakers, offering them the chance to influence policies and collaboratively devise strategies for a just and sustainable future.

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Despite contributing the least to greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is the most vulnerable continent to the impacts of . In fact, that are most at risk are in . Small-scale farmers in Africa are on the frontlines. They are battling climate change impacts every day, while feeding their communities and driving rural economies. They need the world to invest in them so that they can continue driving their own sustainable development, even in the face of climate change.

For its part, is mobilizing climate finance from a variety of sources, including the , and its flagship programme. IFAD promotes climate-smart agricultural practices, such as the and.

Climate extremes are a key driver of food insecurity.  are providing solutions to help communities predict and prepare for climate disasters for a sustainable future. 

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. Join our UN campaign Act Now and contribute. Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet.

20th Anniversary Art Exhibition celebrates its twentieth anniversary by presenting a distinct climate action-focused art exhibition to inspire all act as agents of change amidst the climate emergency. There is a duality in our mission for Fragile Soil, Fertile Souls. It not only promotes learning through art, but it also serves as a symbol of UNSSC's work to further support 51�Թ�' efforts to achieve a climate-stable and environmentally just future for all.

During 2022,  provided food and other assistance to over 160 million people, including many hit by climate disasters. In over 30 countries, WFP also supported communities to better anticipate and prepare for climate impacts. With this year promising another wave of climate-related disasters, let’s explore what lies ahead for the climate – and WFP in 2023.

From driving a car to disposing of waste, many of our daily activities cause greenhouse gas emissions. In living a more sustainable lifestyle and tackling the climate crisis, knowing how our behaviors and actions impact the environment is a crucial first step. Act Now!  and measure your carbon footprint!

The last seven years have been the hottest ever recorded. And they’re just a taste of what to expect if we continue to fail to act on global heating. COP27, taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, is an opportunity to stop talking and start acting. Change is happening around us, and the Paris Agreement points the way. In country after country, has witnessed, alongside our key partners, the transformation that takes place when leadership, political will and investment come together. There is no future without meaningful climate action.

An example in resilience: displaced women of Unity State, whose lands have been submerged for 3 years, are now taking part in a local initiative to make cooking fuel out of invasive water hyacinth weeds as a safe and clean alternative to charcoal and firewood. Putting South Sudanese people on the path to early recovery is possible if we prioritize small-scale farmers who are finding local solutions to local problems. On International Peace Day, looks at tackling the climate crisis can help fight hunger and build stability.

In support of the Green Climate Fund, is helping countries prepare for a low-emission, .

The World Food Programme () is rapidly expanding its food assistance support in as the Government takes stock of floods which have killed nearly 1,000 people and displaced 33 million.

Through its National Disaster Management Authority, the Government – which has declared a national emergency – is leading the response in coordinating assessments and directing humanitarian relief to flood-affected people. For their part, UN agencies such as WFP are providing “augmented information, together with the Government, to ensure … we have greater verification of exactly who should avail themselves of that cash”. .