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Climate Action

Science, Solutions, Solidarity

For a livable planet 

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UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil

From 6-21 November, world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil society will gather in Belém to discuss priority actions to tackle climate change, focusing on new national action plans and the progress on climate finance pledges.

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Meet the new Youth Advisory Group!

A new cohort of young climate leaders have just begun their term as the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. Meet the 14 changemakers here!

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Local leaders driving change

The Local Leaders series features mayors, governors, and others making cities and regions future-ready, showcasing how communities benefit from initiatives addressing the climate crisis.

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For information integrity

Brazil, UNESCO and the UN have joined forces to strengthen research to counter narratives that are delaying and derailing urgently needed climate action.

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Facts on climate and energy

Climate change is a hot topic. Read up on some essential facts. Share them, use them and talk about them to help build support for urgent action.

The clean energy future is no longer a promise. It’s a fact.

ANT?NIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (22 July 2025)
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Watch, Listen and Share

 

Nearly 80 per cent of people living in poverty face climate hazards such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Climate change is intensifying inequality and hitting the poorest communities the hardest.

Spain’s Mar Menor lagoon, Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon, is the continent’s first ecosystem with legal rights. After years of pollution and mass die-offs, restoration efforts are tackling root causes to restore nature and protect local livelihoods.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels reached record highs in 2024, rising faster than ever and locking in more long-term warming, according to a new World Meteorological Organization report.

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Climate issues

What do food, health, water or energy have to do with climate change?

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National climate plans

What are Nationally Determined Contributions, and why do they matter?

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Powering a safer future

Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.

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From restoring rangelands in Tanzania to floating farms in India, climate adaptation projects are reviving ecosystems, improving livelihoods, and showing that resilience starts with the people and their knowledge.

In Somalia, restoring land, expanding water access, and strengthening local institutions are helping ease conflict. Environmental restoration can build peace and resilience.

UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet companies and governments are acting on only around 12 per cent of alerts.

Events

World Cities Day

This year’s World Cities Day showcases how data-driven decision-making, technology, and AI can be used to improve urban life and recover from climate change impacts. From early warning systems to geospatial mapping, digital tools can improve basic services, strengthen urban resilience, and create greener spaces for all.

World Tsunami Awareness Day

Tsunamis threaten human life, disrupt livelihoods, industry, agriculture, gender equality, and critical services such as education and healthcare. Investments in tsunami early warning, evacuation mapping, and risk education are vital to enhance local preparedness and limit impacts. Learn more about early warning systems here.

World Sustainable Transport Day

The transport sector accounts for roughly 15 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, making it the fourth largest source of global emissions. Without action, transport-related emissions could grow by up to 65 per cent by 2050. Decarbonizing the transport sector, through measures like electromobility and alternative fuels, is vital to limit global warming. Learn more about transport and climate change here.

 

Climate action starting now

Everyone has a role in climate action. At the United Nations, we are calling on people everywhere to work together to solve climate challenges and realize the commitments of the 2015 Paris Agreement. This website keeps up with actions taken by governments, businesses, civil society, youth and more in every part of the world.

It’s our planet, and while we know it is in crisis, we also know that solutions are in reach. Progress is already well underway, from more green energy to more secure food supplies. And the benefits are clear as well, such as green jobs, clean air and sounder economies. A more sustainable, prosperous world is in reach. Join us in taking action to claim it, starting now.

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