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Middle East and North Africa Climate Week 2022 (NEW DATE)

The first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, organized by UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), focuses on regional climate action and collaborations needed to build climate-resilient economies and societies, and integrate climate action into pandemic recovery. 

Conference on Least Developed Countries (NEW DATE)

LDC5 is being held in two parts: The first at UNHQ in New York on 17 March 2022 at which adoption of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) will be considered. The second part in Doha from 5-9 March, 2023. Read more.

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UNEP@50

UNEP celebrates 50 years of progress on core environmental issues like phasing out leaded fuel and preventing species extinctions. Read .

IPCC Climate Report on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability

The report, produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change¡¯s (IPCC) Working Group II under its sixth assessment cycle, covers the impacts of climate change on human and natural systems, observing their vulnerabilities, ability and limitations to adapt to climate change. 

UN Hub at Expo 2020 Dubai

The UN Hub at Expo 2020 Dubai will host the Global Goals Week to feature a series of events focused on the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals, including climate action. Look out for climate-related conversations during the week. On 22 January, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Michael Haddad will lead a walk for climate action. Read more.

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ECOSOC briefing on the outcomes of COP26

The President of ECOSOC convenes a briefing on COP26 outcomes that are pertinent to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Read more.

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COP26

The latest round of global climate talks convene thousands of government delegates and people from civil society, business and the media to advance climate action. Learn more.

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COY16

Youth convene before COP26 at the Conference of Youth, the world¡¯s largest and longest running youth event. It is a chance to exchange ideas and take part in creating a youth statement to feed into government talks. 

Delivering Climate Action ¨C for People, for Planet & for Prosperity.

This high-level meeting of the General Assembly focuses on closing the gap between current and required technical and financial capacities to achieve the 1.5 degrees target. Learn more.

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Second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference

This global meet looks at transport-related solutions to achieve climate and sustainable development goals. Participants come from governments, international organizations, businesses and civil society. Learn more 

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Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-15)

The fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity reviews progress and deliberates a post-2020 global biodiversity framework to build resilience and galvanize international cooperation amid growing environmental, health and development challenges. Find out .

Pre-COP

Climate and energy ministers look at key political issues expected at the upcoming Glasgow climate talks, COP26. Representatives from about 40 States attend, along with UN officials and civil society advocates.

Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition

Almost 400 young people from 186 countries meet in Milan to rev up the call for climate action. They highlight youth leadership and push for a climate conscious society. See what happened at the in-depth debates, the day of cinema and the #Music4Climate concert featuring the world's largest rock band.

Regional Climate Week (Thematic Session): Africa

Hosted by Uganda, the regional climate week builds momentum around the 2021 Glasgow climate conference. The thematic session mobilizes whole-of-society engagement in climate action. Find out . 

High-level Dialogue on Energy

The High-level Dialogue on Energy in 2021 represents the first global gathering on energy under the auspices of the General Assembly since the UN Conference on New and Renewable Sources of Energy held in Nairobi in 1981. Find out more. 

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SDG Action Zone, climate day

Join leaders, thinkers, activists and creators to push for climate solutions like the circular economy, the great energy transition, indigenous perspectives on planetary health and local actions that add up to global change. Find out .

Security Council Open Debate on Climate and Security

Heads of State and Government convene at the Security Council to debate how to prepare for climate risks that can hinder peace and drive conflict. Learn more.

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Deputy Secretary-General¡¯s Virtual Youth Dialogue on Climate

Youth leaders convene with the UN Deputy Chief to push for action on climate finance and adaptation. Find out more.

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World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day launches ¡°The Human Race¡±, a campaign highlighting the human cost of the climate crisis. People globally run, walk, swim, row or cycle to draw attention to people most vulnerable to climate impacts ¨C and share their efforts on the Strava fitness app. Find out .

IPCC Report on the Physical Science of Climate Change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides the most up-to-date physical understanding of the climate system and climate change, presenting the latest advances in climate science. Learn .