Transforming the way our world produces energy will be critical to tackling both the climate crisis and the energy access crisis. Now, 80 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions stems from our energy production, making it one of the main drivers of climate change. And 760 million people live without electricity, while 2.6 billion cook with dirty, unhealthy fuels. A global roadmap to 2030 has been proposed.
No one escapes the harrowing, heartbreaking consequences of climate change, and the number of people needing humanitarian assistance will by 2030 because of it. This isnāt a competition on who suffers most when nature responds violently to the abuses perpetrated by mankind. But vulnerable and marginalized groups like women ā who make up the majority of the global poor and whose livelihoods are largely dependent on natural resources among other risk factors ā are exposed to particular calamities.
A disaster related to a weather, climate or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years ā killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily, according to a comprehensive from the . The number of disasters has increased by a factor of five over the 50-year period, driven by climate change, more extreme weather and improved reporting. But, thanks to improved early warnings and disaster management, the number of deaths decreased almost three-fold.
Thereās no denying it - we must tackle the climate emergency. Ending burning fossil fuels to get energy will take solutions in every industry, at every scale, in every nation in the world. , is the UN climate action podcast, bringing you the voices of young climate changemakers from across our warming planet. Produced by , this , presents Old Crow, home of the Yukonās new solar installation project, which, when complete, will allow the community to stop burning nearly 200,000 litres of diesel fuel annually.
The consequences of climate change spare no one. The devastating effects are widespread. During climate crises, gender-based violence increases. Rates of child marriage rise. Maternal and birth outcomes worsen. We must work together to end the climate crisis. calls to defend our shared planet and help protect the most vulnerable.
Thereās no denying thereās a climate crisis, and the UN is leading a call to action. Now you can stay updated on the latest developments from . In November, world leaders are heading to the to address ways to tackle our current climate challenges. The science, the Paris Agreement, the political negotiations... there's a lot that needs to be explained. In each instalment of this newsletter, we want to deliver the key information you need, to be an active participant in the battle to prevent global heating from destroying our world.
As preparations gear up for this Novemberās COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, the leading scientific body responsible for assessing the latest evidence on climate change said that human activity is āindisputablyā to blame. Although itās perhaps little comfort for the many millions affected by weather disasters today, Jonathan Lynn, Spokesperson for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change () told ās Daniel Johnson, that there is a chance that by limiting greenhouse gas emissions, we can slow down sea level rise and significantly slow global warming.
Debuting August 26, 2021.
, the UN climate action podcast, brings you the voices of young climate changemakers from across our warming planet. These activists, engineers, and entrepreneurs show us how we can make big changes - in our homes, our jobs, where we pray, and with our family and friends.
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The (IPCC), UN body for assessing the science related to climate change, launches a new report: ā This document provides the latest knowledge on past warming and future warming projections. It shows how and why the climate has changed to date, including an improved understanding of human influence on the climate including extreme events. The report is possible thanks to 234 report authors and experts all over the world that regularly assess the rich body of scientific literature and papers.
This year's prize honours trailblazing Indigenous and local solutions for people and planet, including the AsociaciĆ³n de Mujeres IndĆgenas del Territorio CabĆ©car KĆ”bata Kƶnana, in Costa Rica.
Learning is key to finding solutions and creating a more sustainable world. We must change the way we live and care for our planet. Join UNESCOās campaign calling on the world to invest in education for sustainable development and ensure that it is embedded in learning systems globally. For the survival of our planet, we need to .