World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30
Stories & Blogs UNApr 23, 2025(UN Story )At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries.
People-centred early warning and response systems are crucial for promoting human rights approaches in the Gulf of Guinea.
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 11, 2025(Blog )The Gulf of Guinea is a sub-region that was once considered relatively peaceful and stable but has recently faced peace and security challenges that threaten its stability.
“Refugees for Climate Action” network launched at COP29 to champion displaced communities fighting climate change
Stories & Blogs UNHCRNov 14, 2024(Press Release )UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, unveiled today the “Refugees for Climate Action” network, an initiative designed to amplify the voices of displaced communities in the global climate debate.
Refugee activists at COP29 call for funding and support to withstand climate threats
Stories & Blogs UNHCRNov 14, 2024(Story )Forcibly displaced people attending the global climate summit in Azerbaijan have been calling on decision makers to address gaps in climate finance.
Climate change fuels deadly conflict in Nigeria’s Middle Belt
Stories & Blogs UNHCRNov 12, 2024(Story )As world leaders gather at the COP29 summit, climate change has reduced the availability of natural resources in Nigeria, aggravating clashes between communities in Benue State and displacing some half a million people.
Unlocking Africa's Climate Action Potential: The Private Sector's Crucial Role
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 15, 2024(Story )Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and Africa stands at its forefront. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent often bears the brunt of climate impacts.
Agrarian AI – The Future of Agriculture in Zambia
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 01, 2024(Story )How the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Zambia and Mukuba UniPod is supporting Nchimunya on his journey to transform small-holder farming with AI and data-driven technology.
Sustainable energy offers ‘hope’ in fight against desertification and land loss
Stories & Blogs UNJun 17, 2024(Story )Sustainable sources of energy, including solar and wind power, can help communities across the world to reverse desertification and land loss, according to Ibrahim Thiaw, the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Stop ‘vandalising’ Earth and help the planet thrive, UN chief urges
Stories & Blogs UNJun 16, 2024(News )As nearly 40 per cent of land across the planet is degraded with more acres lost every second, governments, businesses and communities must galvanize action to reverse the damage and protect Earth, the UN chief said
Climate crisis fuels flooding and deepens displacement.
Stories & Blogs UNHCRMay 22, 2024(Story )Climate change is fuelling flooding and other forms of extreme weather, causing fresh displacement and making life even harder for people already uprooted from their homes.