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Seaweed farming is rapidly growing in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering sustainable food, coastal livelihoods, economic growth, and environmental benefits like ecosystem restoration and carbon capture.
Climate change is impacting every aspect of our lives. Yet sometimes it can feel abstract or difficult to grasp. Numbers can help make it concrete. They give us a way to see the scale of the problem, the urgency of action and the promise of solutions. invites people around the world to explore 30 facts about the climate crisis that explain the urgency of action and the promise of solutions, while combating disinformation. From 1 to 30, each number highlights a powerful fact paired with an eye-catching visual, drawing attention to key areas – from energy, adaptation and finance to nature, gender, health and justice.
The UN report launched today at COP30, warns that global demand for cooling could more than triple by 2050, fueling climate change due to cooling-related emissions and straining power grids. But we can change the course. The report champions a Sustainable Cooling Pathway that could slash cooling emissions by 64% by 2050 and save trillions of dollars in energy and infrastructure costs. This Pathway promotes nature-based cooling strategies, low-energy and hybrid systems that combine fans and air conditioners, high-efficiency equipment and the reduction of harmful refrigerants.
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) kicks off today in Belém, Brazil, and will run until 21 November. The event brings together world leaders, scientists, non-governmental organizations, and civil society to discuss priority actions to tackle climate change. This year's Conference focuses on efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C, the presentation of new national climate action plans (NDCs), and progress on the finance pledges made at COP29. , check out all the and stay updated on the ³¦´Ç²Ô´Ú±ð°ù±ð²Ô³¦±ð’s&²Ô²ú²õ±è;latest developments.
As climate impacts accelerate, the from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) sounds a global alarm: developing nations are staring down a staggering annual shortfall of over US$310 billion in adaptation finance by 2035—twelve times current international flows. This gap threatens vulnerable populations facing climate impacts like rising seas and deadly storms. Although many countries have made strides in adaptation planning, outdated policies and insufficient finance remain challenges. The report urges a global push for increased public and private funding, emphasizing that adaptation is vital for climate justice and economic resilience.
Carbon markets allow the trading of carbon credits, which represent a reduction or removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Buyers, including governments, companies, and individuals, purchase these credits to offset their emissions. Carbon credits are generated through activities like forest protection, wetland restoration, renewable energy adoption, methane capture from landfills, and improving energy efficiency. Once verified, the credits can be exchanged to help meet emission reduction targets cost-effectively. After purchase, the credits are retired, preventing reuse.
Amid rising climate shocks, African leaders are redefining development by linking ecological stability with inclusive, resilient economic progress and job creation.
By (10-21 November, Belem, Brazil), all countries that have signed the Paris Agreement must submit new climate action plans to help create a just, resilient, low-carbon future. To build momentum, the UN Secretary-General holds a Climate Summit (24 September), where leaders present these plans, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The event also brings together governments, businesses and civil society to discuss solutions for reducing emissions, adapting to climate change, securing the necessary finance and addressing other key areas. between 2pm and 7pm, New York Time.
A new reveals how air quality and climate are deeply connected, urging integrated policies, better monitoring, and global cooperation to protect health and ecosystems
The Gender Transformative Mechanism () is an initiative by the International Fund for Agricultural Development () aimed at enhancing the impact of government-funded projects by promoting gender equality and women's empowerment alongside climate resilience. It provides financial support and technical assistance to help governments harness the potential of rural women. By 2030, it aims to empower over 20 million rural people across 20 countries.
Sustainable transport is a systems-based approach that reduces emissions and environmental impacts while improving safety, equity, and access across all modes of mobility.
Launched in 2019, Photography 4 Humanity is a global initiative that uses powerful imagery to spotlight the fight for climate justice. As the photography platform of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance—with UN Human Rights as Global Partner and Fotografiska as Presenting Partner—it highlights climate change as a critical human rights issue. This online exhibition, held during the 2025 , features winning images from the global contest. The photos illustrate the human impact of the climate crisis—climate displaced persons, at-risk communities, Indigenous peoples, and women disproportionately affected—while also celebrating resilience and the efforts of people working together for a sustainable future.
The fight against climate misinformation is a global effort involving governments, academia, media, and civil society. These actors engage in research, policy advocacy, education, and public outreach to combat misinformation that undermines climate understanding and action. The UN has launched the Global Principles for Information Integrity to promote healthy information spaces, and in November 2024, a Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change was established by Brazil, the UN, and UNESCO. However, most efforts are concentrated in the Global North, highlighting the need to empower Global South stakeholders to address climate misinformation.
The world faces interconnected crises—climate change, inequality, biodiversity loss, and financial instability—that demand unified action. Over 80% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are linked to climate action, yet siloed efforts hinder progress. From 27 to 28 May, the UN Climate and SDGs Conference 2025 convenes global leaders, experts and advocates in Copenhagen to explore integrated solutions for both climate and SDGs. Organized by UN DESA and , the event focuses on policy coherence, financing, innovation, and partnerships to drive transformative change.