Climate change, disaster risk reduction & desertification

Environment and ecosystem management are key to ensuring urban and rural development and progress towards the achievement of the MDGs. Poor communities directly depend on natural resources for their livelihood and are the most vulnerable to a degraded environment, natural disasters and are the first to suffer from polluted air, water and soil. Sound natural resource use is at the core of effective strategies to strengthen resilience to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Heat is On | Emissions Gap Report 2021

Patricia Rodriguez Fortun uploaded a new Document | 28 October 2021

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With climate change intensifying and scientists warning that humanity is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, 2021 has been a fraught year for the planet. The Emissions Gap Report 2021: The Heat Is On is the 12th edition in an annual series that provides...

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
REPORT: Africa Climate Week 2021

Francois Stepman posted Information | 28 October 2021

Output report. Africa Climate Week 2021 . 59 p. The four-day event held from 26-29 September was hosted by the Government of Uganda and brought together more than 3,400 registered attendees from the region. The thematic session discussions were engaging and will be carried forward to a High-Level...

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Group: Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture - ROSA
My wealth is your wealth: when communities team up with nature

Justine Marchal posted Information | 28 October 2021

Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are all linked and can have devastating consequences on health, social welfare and economic systems. As mainstream media report more and more frequently on heatwaves or massive forest ﬁres, diluvian rains and devastating ﬂoods, we have...

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Group: GCCA+ Community
Why Nature-based Solutions are crucial for climate and resilience - EU GCCA+@COP26 side event

Alexa Froger created a new meeting | 27 October 2021

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From 3 November 2021

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised for their contributions to climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction and resilience building. “Why Nature-based Solutions are crucial for climate and resilience” is the topic of the EU side event programme at COP26...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Updated climate commitments ahead of COP26 summit fall far short, but net-zero pledges provide hope

Anders Morris posted Information | 27 October 2021

• Latest UNEP Emissions Gap Report finds new and updated Nationally Determined Contributions only take 7.5% off predicted 2030 emissions, while 55% is needed to meet the 1.5°C Paris goal • Latest climate promises for 2030 put the world on track for a temperature rise this century of at least 2.7°C...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Azazi Giorgis commented on a news | 26 October 2021

The NODE proposes innovative solutions on development, environment and social inclusion in Europe and the Mediterranean

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Project: Culture and Development - Action and Impact Project
Azazi Giorgis commented on information | 26 October 2021

Green Recovery e-learning cluster

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Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
BRIDGE FOR CITIES 2021 : Driving Innovation for Urban Resilience and Recovery from COVID-19

Lisa Nossek created a new event | 25 October 2021

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From 31 October 2021
Organised by UNIDO

As the socio-economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated existing challenges in many cities, local governments have been called upon to act as first line responders and to lead the process of building back better, on a path towards resilient, inclusive, and green...

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Group: UNIDO Brussels - United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Why Nature-based Solutions are crucial for climate and resilience - EU GCCA+@COP26 side event

Justine Marchal created a new event | 25 October 2021

03 Nov

From 3 November 2021
in Brussels (Belgium)

Organised by DG INTPA - EU GCCA+ - UNEP - CIFOR/ICRAF - GNDR

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised for their contributions to climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction and resilience building. “Why Nature-based Solutions are crucial for climate and resilience” is the topic of the EU side event programme at COP26...

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Group: GCCA+ Community
Comprehensive assessment on marine litter and plastic pollution confirms need for urgent global action

Anders Morris posted Information | 25 October 2021

Nairobi, 21 October 2021 – A drastic reduction in unnecessary, avoidable and problematic plastic is crucial to addressing the global pollution crisis, according to a comprehensive assessment released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). An accelerated transition from fossil fuels to...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development

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