Science, Solutions, Solidarity
For a livable planet
Surging seas in a warming world
Global mean sea level is rising at rates unprecedented in at least the last 3,000 years, due to human-induced global warming. Sea-level rise is affecting the lives and livelihoods of coastal communities and low-lying island nations around the world today, and it is accelerating.
Its present-day and projected impacts are hitting small island developing States as well as major coastal cities in G20 countries. Emerging research on climate ‘tipping points’ and ice sheet dynamics is raising alarm among scientists that future sea-level rise could be much larger and occur sooner than previously thought.
Read a summary of the latest science on sea-level rise here.
The peoples’ climate vote
The world’s largest standalone public opinion survey on climate change shows that people want more climate action, and they want it now. Eighty per cent – or four out of five - people globally said they wanted their governments to take stronger action to tackle the climate crisis.
Speak up for our common future
Use your voice, your vote, your wallet and your time to drive change and put pressure on leaders to take the bold actions required to limit climate change and safeguard a livable planet.
Tackling disinformation
“Coordinated disinformation campaigns are seeking to undermine climate action,” the Secretary-General said when launching the Global Principles for Information Integrity aiming to address the pressing global challenges of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
The facts on climate and energy
Climate change is a hot topic – with myths and falsehoods circulating widely. Find some essential facts here and share them.
It is We the Peoples versus the polluters and the profiteers. Together, we can win.”
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General (05 June 2024)
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Nationally Determined Contributions - A road map for countries on climate action
The next generation of national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), due in 2025, are an opportunity to set the world back on track for achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and to align climate action with sustainable development. NDCs are the only multilaterally agreed opportunity to ensure a stable climate and a healthy environment, making them essential for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Understanding sea level rise: An expert explains
Even small increments in sea level can lead to significant coastal retreat and an increase in the frequency of coastal flooding events. In this video, Tom Mortlock, Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst at Aon and Adjunct Fellow at the UNSW Climate Change Research Centre, Sydney, delves into the critical issues of sea level rise and its far-reaching impacts on coastal regions.
The Vital Role of Early Warning Systems for Tonga and Small Island Developing States
Early warning systems serve as a lifeline for Small Island Developing States, which are highly vulnerable to extreme weather, rising sea levels, and shifting precipitation patterns. The Pacific Island of Tonga was among the earliest implementers of the Early Warnings for All initiative. Recently, the country introduced new disaster risk management legislation and was the first country globally to adopt an integrated strategy on both climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
Posters for Climate Action
Climate issues
Restoring nature’s resources for climate action
Net Zero
What does it mean? Why is it important? And are we on track?
Powering a safer future
Why shift to renewables like wind and solar? Find out here.
