Humanity’s actions are scorching the earth. We must respond to record-breaking temperature rises with path-breaking #ClimateAction.

As we enter its fifth year, COVID continues to bring negative effects. 😷 We need to see suitable prevention measures + targeted public health campaigns to reduce infections, write StephanMelb (Deakin University) + colleagues (UniSC: University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University, UQ News). theconversation.com/vaccination-te…

Effective #JustTransition policies can only be based on 🔹Labour rights 🔹Social dialogue 🔹Decent work #COP29 must ensure the green economy transition benefits everyone. Discover more about International Labour Organization's vision & impact here: buff.ly/3Z0Os4i

“Climate finance is not charity, it’s an investment. Climate action is not optional, it’s an imperative.” At #COP29, António Guterres urges world leaders to deliver on #ClimateAction & finance to secure a liveable world & prosperous future for all. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Climate finance is not charity, it’s an investment. #ClimateAction is not optional, it’s an imperative. Both are indispensable to a liveable world for all humanity and a prosperous future for every nation on Earth. My remarks at #COP29: un.org/sg/en/content/…

“The clean energy revolution is here. No group, no business, and no government can stop it." António Guterres tells world leaders at #COP29 that doubling down on fossil fuels is absurd. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Big oil firms knew of dire effects of fossil fuels as early as 1950s, memos show theguardian.com/us-news/2024/n…

Today’s announcement from the Multilateral Development Banks to increase climate finance injects much needed momentum at the start of #COP29. But it will not be enough on its own. More bilateral, private & innovative sources of finance must be tapped & scaled up as well.

“Time is not on our side.” Speaking to global leaders at the UNFCC Climate Change Conference #COP29, Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a rapid acceleration of #ClimateAction in countries national plans or humanity will pay the price. un.org/sg/en/content/…

As the Arctic warms faster than the rest of the planet, permafrost in that region is thawing and releasing carbon dioxide and methane. A new international study shows the thawing permafrost has been a net contributor to global warming in recent decades. go.nasa.gov/48NI2bV

The Guardian view on Cop29: 1.5C has been passed – so speed up the green transition | Editorial theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

This year has been masterclass in human destruction, UN chief tells Cop29 theguardian.com/environment/20…

CLIMATE CHANGE COSTS HUGELY UNDERESTIMATED Macroeconomic Impact Climate Change: Global 1°C warming reduces world GDP 12%. World GDP per capita would be 18% higher today with no warming Social Cost of Carbon $1,065 per tonne x.com/i/status/18562… #climatechange #globalwarming

🚨UK announces target of 81% by 2035. "The race is on for the clean energy jobs of the future, the economy of tomorrow, and I don't want to be in the middle of the pack - I want to get ahead of the game". The world on track for a 3.1C rise without action. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Catastrophic humanitarian & human rights situation for civilians in #Gaza. In face of grave risks of atrocities & famine, Asst. Secretary-General Ilze Brands Kehris urges the United Nations Security Council & all countries to uphold international humanitarian law, urgently facilitate

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high theguardian.com/environment/20…

"Conditions of life across Gaza are unfit for human survival." – UN Humanitarian acting chief warns of potential famine and grave violations of international laws in Gaza, calling for unimpeded humanitarian access to those in need & the release of hostages. unocha.org/news/condition…

We can all help counter hate speech through the power of kindness. Together, we can say #NoToHate, and create safe spaces that respect human rights, diversity & tolerance. On Wednesday's #WorldKindnessDay, get ideas on how you can take action: un.org/en/hate-speech…

The climate emergency is a story of avoidable injustice. The rich cause the problem, the poor pay the highest price. The most vulnerable are being abandoned to climate extremes. We need climate justice. Now. #COP29

🌡️ At the outset of #COP29, WMO’s #StateOfClimate update revealed that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record. ⚠️ Unfortunately, we must brace ourselves for increasingly hazardous weather as a result of rising temperatures. 🔗 earlywarningsforall.org