Actualités Climate Action

Focus sur l'action climatique

L'urgence climatique est une conséquence directe de l'utilisation des terres et de l'agriculture, des transports, des bâtiments et des processus industriels à forte intensité de carbone, ainsi que des sources d'énergie polluantes. En l'absence de changements profonds dans ces secteurs et d'une réduction drastique de l'empreinte carbone, il y a peu d'espoir de protéger la planète des effets dévastateurs d'un monde plus chaud. 

Ce flux en direct vous tiendra au courant de toutes les dernières nouvelles de la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le changement climatique, connue sous le nom de 29e Conférence des Parties (COP29) à la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC), qui se tiendra à Bakou, en Azerbaïdjan. 

27 May 2024 08:50

In Antigua, island youth build ‘wall of commitment’ to turn tide against climate crisis

A wall made out of cardboard boxes
Photo: UN News/ Matthew Wells

It may be built out of recyclable cardboard boxes, but when world leaders officially open the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) on 27 May, one of the manifestations of young people’s hopes for a better future that will greet them is a solid “wall of commitment” imploring them to take more action against the ravages of climate change.

Read more on this.

22 May 2024 18:32

Key Takeaways from The Global Transparency Forum: 20-21 May 2024

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Photo: Todd Fong

The Global Transparency Forum which happened from 20-21 May in Tokyo concluded with a call to action, urging participants to apply the insights gained and continue working towards submitting their BTRs and preparing their next Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

The forum highlighted the importance of national ownership and leveraging each country's unique strengths to build effective Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems.

Additionally, the forum stressed:

  • The necessity of tailored support and continuous improvement in the reporting process. 
  • Investment in national transparency systems was deemed vital for long-term sustainability, informing policy-making and sectoral policy development. 
  • Peer-to-peer exchanges were recognized as valuable for sharing experiences and problem-solving. 

See more highlights from the forum.

22 May 2024 12:53

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity

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Image: CBD

Forests are vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and carbon absorption. Conserving and restoring natural spaces, and the biodiversity they contain, is essential for limiting emissions and adapting to climate impacts. Pledge to protect and restore forests for a healthier planet this International Day for Biological Diversity and everyday!

See how you can take action.

21 May 2024 15:57

Register your event or activity for World Environment Day!

 

19 May 2024 21:41

High-Level Dialogue at the Global Transparency Forum 2024

The Global Transparency Forum is set to take place from 20 to 21 May 2024 at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan. The forum will discuss the pivotal role of transparency in climate action as required under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement.

A High-Level Dialogue titled The Importance of Transparency in raising NDC Ambition will be happening on 20 May from 4:45 PM Tokyo time. 

The specific objectives of the High-Level Dialogue are as follows:

  • To highlight the urgency of preparing the first BTR and the second NDC in line with the stipulated timelines
  • To explore the critical interlinkages of the BTR and NDC preparation processes and how to better synergize these processes, with the ultimate goal of raising ambition
  • To explore how support providers can support these processes and foster synergies

1. Register for the High-Level Dialogue.

2. Access the latest agenda.

See below why climate transparency matters.

17 May 2024 12:39

Advancing cooperation to cut methane

 

15 May 2024 14:21

Happening today: The National Forum on Buildings & Climate Change in Kenya

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Photo: UNEP/Konish Naidu

Following the Buildings Breakthrough launched at COP28 UAE, and the Declaration de Chaillot, unveiled at the Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris, Kenya through its Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development is continuing the momentum of #ClimateAction in the Building and Construction Sector.

The buildings and construction sector plays a crucial role in the Kenya's economic and social development and in the wake of the devastating floods and torrential rain, the sector offers strong opportunities to strengthen the resilience of homes and public buildings and for effective climate action, delivering many social and economic benefits.

UNEP together with the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, are committed to support the Government of Kenya and all the stakeholders present today in their efforts to accelerate climate action in the buildings and construction sector. 

15 May 2024 08:54

How is OGMP 2.0 empowering companies to cut methane emissions?

 

14 May 2024 22:58

Powering progress: Market creation strategies for solar e-cooking in off-grid and displaced communities

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Image: UNEP CCC

Today, nearly four in five people in Africa cook their meals over open fires and traditional stoves. Using wood, charcoal, and other polluting fuels has dire impacts on health, gender equality and the environment.

Cooking with biomass also contributes as much as 2 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions, while the reliance on wood for cooking leads to extensive deforestation.

A new report from UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and the World Food Programme points to opportunities for solar electric cooking (e-cooking) and scaling these solutions to help close the emissions gap and deliver a range of co-benefits in support of numerous Sustainable Development Goals. 

The report was launched today during the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa convened by the International Energy Agency to make 2024 a turning point for progress on ensuring clean cooking access for all.

More on the report.

10 May 2024 11:23

Commitment to the Global Cooling Pledge continues

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Image: Cool Coalition

The recent G7 Ministerial Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment in Turin concluded with the adoption of a joint communiqué, highlighting the ongoing endorsement to the #GlobalCoolingPledge. 



This milestone reaffirms a steadfast commitment from global leaders to slash cooling-related emissions by at least 68% globally by 2050.

View the list of countries that have pledged to the Global Cooling Pledge.