People in around 150 countries will take time off school or work to join the global #ClimateStrike. The FT and The Royal Court have collaborated on a short drama exploring inaction on climate change with actress Nicola Walker, transmitting news from 2050.

Wonderful piece from Nicola Walker on how to make the #climateemergency human. "We needed to make this graspable as your loved one's hand..."

Over 4 million on #ClimateStrike today. In 163 countries. And counting... If you belong to the small number of people who feel threatened by us, then we we have some very bad news for you: This is just the beginning. Change is coming - like it or not. #FridaysForFuture

With vision, investment and determination, #Africa can be the launchpad for a green-energy revolution that can inspire the world. The time to act is now. As Nelson Mandela said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” buff.ly/2LR2zCq #SDG7 #GracaMachel

I am pleased to join @globalsubsidies campaign ahead of #ClimateAction Summit w/António Guterres Jacinda Ardern Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Leonardo DiCaprio to say #StopFossilSubsidies The world is facing a #ClimateEmergency, yet we spend $526 billion a year to support #FossilFuels. youtu.be/yXoVwTiocQ0

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing. I have just announced a new #UKaid package to help protect one billion people in the developing world from extreme weather and natural disasters. #ClimateActionSummit

#ClimateAction We need to make clean cooking a priority. Focus on leaving nobody behind, in particular women and girls. Norway will support the Clean Cooking Fund World Bank Energy and support the Leader’s Coalition Jens Frølich Holte NorwayUN

“We are not on track...we need reinvention, together” Isabelle Kocher, CEO ENGIE at #EnergyAction #ClimateActionSummit

“This is not a technical challenge, it’s an affordability challenge” Isabelle Kocher CEO ENGIE #EnergyAction #ClimateActionSummit

LIVE NOW: Policy makers, CEOs and UN leaders are at the #EnergyActionForum to accelerate a sustainable energy transition to help us meet the #ParisAgreement & #SDG7. Join #ClimateAction Summit co-leads Denmark in UN NY🇩🇰, Ethiopia at the UN, SEforALL and watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=44S7RZ…

“It has been a privilege and an honor for 🇩🇰 to co-lead the Energy Transition Track with Ethiopia and Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold.” DK MFA, meeting of climate action coalitions #UNGA74 #ClimateActionSummit

UN DSG Amina J Mohammed calling for real actions on the ground, ambition on climate change at #EnergyAction #ClimateActionSummit - also a recognition of Rachel Kyte leadership.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen lays out Denmark’s plans for 70% GHG reduction by 2030. “It will be hard, because we insist that it will not lead to increased inequality” #EnergyAction #ClimateActionSummit

“Science tells us we are too late [on climate], but we can still make it” - Mette Frederiksen, Danish PM at #EnergyAction Forum

“Without energy access, households suffer, and of course it’s women who suffer the most” - Sahle-Work Zewde, President, Ethiopia at #EnergyAction Forum

President Sahle-Work Zewde on Ethiopia’s drive to achieve middle income status by 2025, with a national strategy endorsed by Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold - “we will leave no-one behind”

Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr - Palau will hit 45% renewable energy generation by 2025. “Palau is moving rapidly. Partnerships have been vital at every step of our journey” #EnergyAction

Very sad news to wake up to this morning. I was privileged to spend time with Leila at many Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge events and always enjoyed our conversations and hearing about the pioneering work she led at Samasource & LXMI - deepest condolences to her family and colleagues.