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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”. .

"The war [in the Ukraine] is affecting the sustainable development of every single country in our region [...] The war was used as a pretext to walk back on certain already feeble commitments in terms of climate."

Vladislav Kaim is dedicated to protecting the environment. A member of the UN Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, he promotes green jobs, the energy transition, and generous climate finance - urgent priorities for our rapidly warming world. Yet the war in Ukraine has blown apart regional and global networks working towards a livable future. As a Moldovan, Vladislav Kaim has seen how the devastating war in Ukraine has affected the region and turned people's attention away from the climate emergency. In this episode, he reflects on the effect of the war on long-term climate action, and on his fears for loved ones in the region.

Photo: ©Vladislav Kaim

Women and girls are disproportionately vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change, yet they are also critical advocates, innovators and decision-makers at the forefront of global climate action and solutions. This International Women’s Day (8 March 2022), under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” recognises and celebrates the contributions of women and girls around the world to build a more sustainable and equal future for all. By championing climate action by women, for women, we can ensure that it’s not too late. Learn

Environmental degradation caused by the climate crisis can exacerbate food and water insecurity, and amplify poverty and underlying inequalities. When climate-induced natural disasters happen, women and girls are more likely to suffer food insecurity and poverty, and have a higher risk of being exposed to violence. When communities are recovering from the impacts of natural disasters, the burden of unpaid care work on women and girls is greatly increased, affecting their ability to have a paid job or continue their education. This is why gender considerations need to be at the centre of efforts to combat the climate crisis.

The (WFP) is working on a sand dune-fixing project. Since 2017, WFP has helped fix 36,200 hectares of sand dunes in southern Madagascar. This involves planting three kinds of flora whose roots sink into the sand and stop dunes from moving. But sand and wind movements are not the only symptoms of extreme weather, worsened by climate change. The sea is changing and fishing conditions have deteriorated. WFP is considering extending this project to other coastal areas in the country.

How did a boy raised in a small village in Barbados become one of the top 51�Թ� officials tackling climate change?

In this latest interview with Melissa Fleming, Selwin Hart takes us on his inspiring life journey -- from growing up in a home without electricity to being at the centre of global negotiations to tackle the climate emergency. The first person in his family to attend university, Selwin talks about the transformative power of education. He also explains how determination and a sense of community have served as driving forces in his career.

“If we give up, it means that my people in Barbados, my neighbors in the Caribbean, my friends in the Pacific, my friends in Africa, my friends in the developing world, and even folks in rich countries, we would seal their fate… So I refuse to give up.”

At times it seemed that a resolution was still hours or even days away but, on Saturday evening, a final document was finally adopted, despite the misgivings expressed by many countries at revised language regarding fossil fuels. COP26 President, Alok Sharma, seemed close to tears at one point, betraying the enormous pressure felt by so many of those closely involved with the negotiations. In the last episode of , Conor Lennon and Laura Quiñones discuss the outcome of the conference, the Glasgow Climate Pact.

The world is changing at an unprecedented speed. Never has there been a more critical moment to come together to stand up in the face of climate change and ensure communities across the world have what they need to thrive.

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The theme for this year’s World Habitat Day, Accelerating Urban Action for a Carbon-Free World, recognizes that cities are responsible for some 70 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions with transport, buildings, energy, and waste management accounting for the bulk of urban greenhouse gas emissions. Events and activities during World Habitat Day will explore how national, regional and local governments and organizations, communities, academic institutions, the private sector and all relevant stakeholders can work together to create sustainable, carbon-neutral, inclusive cities and towns.