Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions.

Mar 1, 2022 · As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth, they trap the sun’s heat. This leads to global warming and climate change. The world is now warming faster than at any point in recorded history.

Nov 24, 2024 · Climate action and COP28 What is the global stocktake? The global stocktake is a critical turning point when it comes to efforts to address climate change – it’s a moment to take a long, hard look at the state of our planet and chart a better course for the future.

Climate change is a global emergency that goes beyond national borders. It is an issue that requires coordinated solutions at all levels and international cooperation to help countries move...

Oct 24, 2024 · Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change, according to...

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. It was adopted by 196 Parties at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, on 12 December 2015. It entered into force on 4 November 2016.

Find more information about the purpose of the UN Climate Change secretariat and its history. Take a closer look at the bodies which participate in the process of developing policies and guidance to support Parties in the implementation of the Convention, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

Nov 8, 2024 · The rate of climate change surged alarmingly between 2011 and 2020, which was the warmest decade on record. This report documents how extreme events across the decade had devastating impacts,...

Apr 4, 2022 · A new flagship UN report on climate change out Monday indicating that harmful carbon emissions from 2010-2019 have never been higher in human history, is proof that the world is on a “fast...

UNEP takes a four-pronged approach to addressing the climate crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The organisation; → provides cutting-edge research to support science-based decision-making on climate change. → works across sectors to support the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient future