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08/10/2025

The climate crisis is real. So are the jobs fighting it.

Meet Humaira Anjum, UNFCCC–UNU Early Career Climate Fellow. Here’s what her year looked like.

The fellowship programme opens doors for young professionals from developing countries to work on climate solutions at the UN.

This could be you! Apply by 31 Oct.

You’ve heard the famous Muhammad Ali quote: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”For navigating the flood of viral...
06/10/2025

You’ve heard the famous Muhammad Ali quote: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”

For navigating the flood of viral misinformation and rage bait on social media, we’ve got some animal wisdom for you.

🦥 Slow down, don’t react immediately
🐱 Be skeptical, stay alert
🦉 Analyze the noise, see what’s being amplified
🐋 Dive deeper for facts
🐘 Remember, the same myths get recycled

In the lead-up to , during, and after, your feed will flood with narratives, emotional headlines, and content designed to trigger instant reactions.

Take a moment to pause and verify information before posting content online.

Calling young graduates from developing countries! The UNFCCC–UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme is now open ...
01/10/2025

Calling young graduates from developing countries!
 
The UNFCCC–UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme is now open for applications.
 
Based in Bonn, Germany for 12-24 months, recent graduates from developing countries will work with UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) on international climate policy and research.
 
📅 Deadline: 31 Oct

Apply now via the link in our bio.

29/09/2025

Clean air, fertile soil, fresh water - it all connects to the food on your plate 🍽️

Every time food gets wasted, so do the precious resources that went into producing it: land, water, and energy.

Food waste drives 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Cutting food loss and waste is a powerful climate solution, helping us protect our planet while strengthening food security.

It's a perfect example of why national climate plans must be economy-wide, taking all industries, supply chains, and actors into account to build stronger, more resilient communities and economies.

What needs to happen from here for climate action?As world leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York...
23/09/2025

What needs to happen from here for climate action?

As world leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell reminds us:

“The clean energy transition is booming across almost all major economies, and hit USD 2 trillion last year alone.

But this boom is uneven. Its vast benefits are not shared by all.

Meanwhile, climate disasters are hitting every economy and society harder every year.

So we need to step it up. And we need to step it up fast.

This new era of climate action must be about accelerating implementation and spreading the colossal benefits of climate action to billions more people.”

Read his full remarks at the New York Climate Week here: https://unfccc.int/news/un-climate-chief-at-ny-climate-week-defining-the-new-era-of-climate-action-getting-behind-paris-and

For nearly 80 years, the United Nations General Assembly has been the world’s forum for addressing humanity’s greatest c...
19/09/2025

For nearly 80 years, the United Nations General Assembly has been the world’s forum for addressing humanity’s greatest challenges.

When countries work together through the UN, they can make a real difference. Landmark agreements like the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 and the Paris Agreement in 2015 show the global commitment to tackle the climate crisis and protect people worldwide.

This multilateral approach works. Without the Paris Agreement, the world would be on track for close to 5°C of global heating. Current pledges bring that down to around 3°C. But to reach the 1.5°C needed to safeguard people and planet from droughts, floods, extreme heat, rising food prices and other climate impacts, more is needed. And faster.

Next week, as world leaders gather in New York for the General Assembly, the UN Secretary-General is convening a Climate Summit where countries will present new national climate plans required under the Paris Agreement, building momentum on our road to COP30 in Brazil.

Ever wondered what difference global collaboration under the UN can make?👉 A huge one.Take the ozone layer: Nearly 40 ye...
16/09/2025

Ever wondered what difference global collaboration under the UN can make?

👉 A huge one.

Take the ozone layer: Nearly 40 years ago, countries united under Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Since then, ozone-depleting substances, which are also powerful greenhouse gases, have been cut by 98% worldwide.

Joining forces for a common goal is our most powerful tool to tackle the climate crisis. Under the Paris Agreement, projected global heating has already dropped from about 5 °C to 3 °C. But we need to go further, and faster.

We have done it before. We can do it again. If we all work together.

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We’re intentional about what we feed our bodies, but what about our social media feeds? Algorithms learn from every inte...
15/09/2025

We’re intentional about what we feed our bodies, but what about our social media feeds?
 
Algorithms learn from every interaction, and right now, they’re probably serving up heavy doses of climate anxiety.

Yes, climate change is humanity’s biggest challenge and yes, climate impacts like floods, droughts and storms are already hammering countries and communities around the globe.

But incredible solutions and progress stories are happening everywhere, too:

Restored mangroves protecting coastlines while capturing planet-heating carbon dioxide. Cities cooling neighbourhoods with green infrastructure. Huge amounts of investments flowing into renewable energy, creating jobs and economic growth.

It’s about seeing the complete picture: Challenges and solutions. Problems and progress. The powerful opportunities and benefits that bold climate action can bring.

Progress is happening, our feeds just need retraining to surface it.

10/09/2025

✨ Coming soon to Brazil: This November, we are hosting the COP30 Brasil Business & Finance Forum in São Paulo to showcase how business and finance can accelerate climate action.

In parallel, the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio will convene hundreds of mayors, governors, and subnational leaders.

Together, these gatherings will highlight the pivotal role of local, business, and finance leaders in the COP30 Global Mutirão, building momentum for ambitious outcomes in Belém. 🌍

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09/09/2025

🌳 Forests are Earth’s most powerful climate solution: each year, they absorb about one-third of the planet-heating emissions released from burning fossil fuels.

Forests also provide livelihoods for around 1.6 billion people worldwide. Yet deforestation and land degradation cause up to 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions and put communities and ecosystems at risk.

Innovative agroforestry solutions can help safeguard forests and their vital role in our climate, while also boosting crop yields and ensuring food security.

At , Monalisa of the Good Forest Indonesia Foundation explained how innovation in landscape restoration is helping thousands of smallholder farmers in Indonesia protect and grow their livelihoods — and why the best solutions do not always have to be new ones.

99% of us are breathing unhealthy air right now. 💨The main cause: Burning fossil fuels, which releases harmful pollutant...
07/09/2025

99% of us are breathing unhealthy air right now. 💨

The main cause: Burning fossil fuels, which releases harmful pollutants like methane, fine particles, and carbon dioxide. They are not only causing global heating. They are also causing serious health issues, including asthma and heart disease.

Transitioning to clean, renewable energy isn’t just common sense for protecting our climate. It is also the best thing we can do for our health – and the economy.

Swipe to learn why!

05/09/2025

Global heating – mostly caused by burning fossil fuels - is making droughts more frequent and severe, disrupting food production, livelihoods, and harming health on a huge scale.

Access to timely information and drought early warning is vital for farmers to mitigate risks, with flow-on benefits for us all.

At , we spoke with climate adaptation scientist Sintayehu Alemayehu, who is driving agricultural innovation to strengthen dryland farming systems. 🌱

These systems help farmers and pastoralists stay informed about water availability and forecasts — so they can better prepare for droughts.

Watch to learn more 👇

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