Unfccc News
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Typhoon-prone Philippines gets climate funding for early warning systemThe Philippines has secured $10 million in funding from the UN’s Green Climate Fund, its first under a scheme to provide financial assistance for adaptation and mitigation in countries vulnerable to climate change impacts. -
Uncertainty over UN talks must not delay climate action, green groups sayClimate activists are urging for quick efforts to reschedule the negotiations, aimed at accelerating cuts in emissions and helping vulnerable communities.
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How is global media reporting on the climate crisis?In a recent study, media experts found that domestic socio-economic and political factors such as national income and press freedom influence how local media portray the climate crisis. In reporting a global phenomenon, how have journalists brought home the story of climate change? -
Philippines will lose climate funding if absent from COP talks, activists warnStill reeling from President Rodrigo Duterte's condemnation of climate talks as a ‘waste of time’, activists say the Philippines will be the biggest loser if it pulls out of these forums.
Unfccc Opinion
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Why the rise of populist nationalist leaders rewrites global climate talks– As the world meets at COP24 in Poland—itself led by a populist government—people who care about achieving the Paris Agreement goal should push for new strategies to reduce emissions in countries headed by populist leaders. -
Here's why there will be few protests outside the UN climate talks– The Polish government has banned spontaneous assemblies outside the talks—just as they are needed most. -
Going full circle for growth and the planet– Overhauling wasteful manufacturing and consumption to achieve a circular economy would benefit the climate, people, and businesses, write UNIDO’s Li Yong and UNESCAP’s Hongjoo Hahm.
Videos
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Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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Patricia Espinosa on Trump, Brexit, ‘loss and damage’ and 1.5C goal– Patricia Espinosa is tasked to steer the international climate negotiations through the finer details of the Paris Agreement. What happens if the US renegades on its current commitment? Is Brexit a threat? Her answers on this video.
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‘There is no time to waste’ Ban says, as Paris climate accord crosses first threshold for entry into force
Carbon & Climate
‘There is no time to waste’ Ban says, as Paris climate accord crosses first threshold for entry into force
– With 31 more countries submitting their instruments of ratification for the Paris climate pact last week, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is confident the Paris Agreement will have entered into force before his term concludes. -
'Climate change is really about the wellbeing of people'– UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, talks about the need to mobilise the world in the fight against climate change, which is affecting lives every day.
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The Eco-Business 10th Anniversary Gala NightCelebrate Eco-Business' 10th Anniversary as we unveil the Eco-Business A-List. -
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