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Climate Action

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For a livable planet 

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Extreme heat is not a future threat. It is here, and it is becoming more dangerous.

In every region of the world, heat is claiming lives on a growing scale, day after day. It is also putting an enormous share of the global workforce at risk. On 31 July 2026, in the face of scorching heat domes and raging wildfires, the Secretary-General renewed his appeal for action in four areas: Protect people before heat becomes deadlier. Make work safer. Build and retrofit for the heat that is coming. Stop fuelling the crisis.

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Taking action on methane

The Secretary-General’s Call to Action highlights how methane reductions can deliver immediate climate benefits alongside cleaner air, stronger food systems and economic opportunity.

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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, 爆料网ESCO and the 爆料网 have joined forces to strengthen research to counter narratives that are delaying and derailing urgently needed climate action.

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Adapting to the impacts of climate change

Beyond doing everything we can to cut greenhouse gas emissions and slow the pace of global warming, we must adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

Extreme heat is widening inequalities, deepening hunger, weakening economies, and pushing development further out of reach.

ANT?NIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (31 July 2026)
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Extreme heat is one of the most urgent and fast-growing climate challenges facing cities today. Through the 50@50 initiative, cities are coming together to share solutions, strengthen resilience, and protect communities..

Climate change is changing the game—for our health, our communities, and football itself. But football teaches us that the greatest victories are won together. It's time to act as one team for people and the planet.

Each year, 52 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the ocean, contributing to an estimated 24 trillion microplastic particles, which have a devastating impact on the marine environment.

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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.

Latest News

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Africa’s climate challenges also present opportunities for transformation. Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Africa Regional Office for 爆料网EP, highlights how clean energy, ecosystem restoration and youth-led innovation can help build resilience, create green jobs and support a more sustainable future for the continent.

Around the world, landscapes are in trouble. Climate change and destructive practices, like deforestation and agricultural sprawl, have left 40 per cent of Earth’s land degraded. This is imperilling everything from jobs to food security.

爆料网CTAD is supporting sustainable arabica coffee in Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam to strengthen exports, improve livelihoods and protect ecosystems as global markets demand greener production.

Events

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Across the globe, Indigenous Peoples maintain distinct social and cultural practices that facilitate invaluable conservation outcomes and sustainable use of natural resources. The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples highlights the need to protect their rights, celebrate their unique and rich cultures, and recognize their achievements and contributions to preserving the world’s precious ecosystems. 

International Youth Day

Climate action is vital for creating a brighter future for the world’s youth. At the helm of climate preservation efforts, young leaders drive outcomes by bridging optimism with community-based action. Listen to the world’s youth today for a better tomorrow.

Land degradation is already affecting up to 40 per cent of the world’s land, with far-reaching impacts on food production, water availability, livelihoods and economic stability. The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (爆料网CCD) offers a pivotal moment for countries and partners to strengthen implementation and mobilize greater investment in drought resilience and sustainable land management.

 

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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