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30 09 2019 | 08:18

Only 2 countries are meeting their climate pledges. Here’s how the 10 worst could improve.

In front of a gathering of arguably the most powerful leaders in the world, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg opened with a warning: “We’ll be watching you.” Thunberg made her speech to the United Nations…

27 09 2019 | 10:32

Christian Aid response to IPCC report on oceans and cryosphere .

In response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere, Christian Aid’s Global Climate Lead, Dr Kat Kramer said:   “This report must act as a clarion…

27 09 2019 | 07:55

'Terrifying' New Climate Models Warn of 6-7°C of Warming by 2100 If Emissions Not Slashed.

"Global greenhouse gas emissions need to decline today rather than tomorrow, and global CO2 emissions should be brought to net zero." New climate models unveiled by French researchers Tuesday showed…

26 09 2019 | 12:54

Prince Harry supports Greta Thunberg's climate 'strikes'.

The Duke of Sussex has defended climate change activism led by Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, calling the effort "a race against time". "Everyone knows it... no-one can deny science," Prince…

26 09 2019 | 11:43

Winners of the 2019 UN Global Climate Action Awards Announced.

(Bonn | New York City, 26 September 2019) - The recipients of the 2019 United Nations Global Climate Action Awards were announced today, helping to shine a light on some of the most practical…

25 09 2019 | 10:32

IETA: Effective Article 6 trading rules could save up to $250 billion/yr for climate action by 2030, study finds.

NEW YORK, 24 September - International cooperation under a well-functioning Article 6 of the Paris Agreement could save as much as $250 billion per year by 2030, according to a new study. Experts…

25 09 2019 | 10:32

US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia wins UN Champions of the Earth award.

Patagonia awarded United Nations’ flagship environmental honor for entrepreneurial vision

25 09 2019 | 10:15

Met Office warns extreme weather will become more frequent.

DEFRA, BEIS and the Met Office have joined forces to launch several climate projections. The launch will see the highest-ever resolution of climate projections produced for the UK: for the first…

25 09 2019 | 10:15

Fighting climate crisis should not be at expense of world’s poorest.

Responding to today's funding announcements  from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the UN in New York, Dr Alison Doig, head of global policy at Christian Aid, said: ‘While we welcome the prime…

25 09 2019 | 10:10

The good, the bad and the ugly: the nations leading and failing on climate action.

This piece is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. It is almost five years since the landmark Paris deal …

24 09 2019 | 11:54

UNSW Professor wins international award for sustainable energy tech.

Scientia Professor Mat Santamouris is a recognised leader in creating sustainable and liveable cities using innovative methods, techniques and technologies. UNSW Scientia Professor Matthaios…

24 09 2019 | 11:45

UNECE and Mayors launch Trees in Cities challenge to scale up climate action in urban areas.

Urban areas are responsible for an estimated 75% of C02 emissions worldwide, making city-level action critical for global efforts to address the climate emergency. Mayors and other key urban leaders…

24 09 2019 | 11:43

UN Climate Action Summit delivers major step up in national ambition and private sector action on pathway to key 2020 climate deadline.

As recognition mounts that time is running out, youth leaders warn:  ‘we will be watching’ New York, 23 September—Major announcements by government and private sector leaders at the United Nations…

24 09 2019 | 11:37

130 banks holding USD 47 trillion in assets commit to climate action and sustainability.

New York, 22 September 2019 – In a massive boost for climate action and sustainability, leading banks and the United Nations today launched the Principles for Responsible Banking, with 130 banks…

24 09 2019 | 11:19

Climate Action Portal Registers 28 Transformational Initiatives Announced at Climate Action Summit.

23 September, New York – The Global Climate Action portal has captured the 28 new initiatives that are being presented today to United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the Climate…

23 09 2019 | 10:32

Climate and Clean Air Coalition leaders: We must significantly reduce short-lived climate pollutants by 2030.

The Coalition’s 2030 Vision is in response to the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for increased ambition and action to address the climate crisis.

23 09 2019 | 10:26

Winners of 2019 Global Youth Video Competition Announced.

New York, 21 September 2019 – Young people from Portugal, Brazil and the United States are being celebrated as the winners of the 2019 Global Youth Video Competition for telling inspiring stories of…

23 09 2019 | 10:02

Lagging in climate action, G20 nations have huge opportunities to increase ambition.

  The G20, accounting for 80 per cent of emissions, is not on track to meet Paris pledges Technological advances, sub-national action and societal support provide foundation for increased…

23 09 2019 | 10:00

Landmark United in Science report informs Climate Action Summit.

Science highlights key facts and figures about growing gap between targets and reality  New York, 22 September 2019- The world’s leading climate science organizations have joined forces to produce a…