“No climate adaptation for farmers means no food.” 🌾 Farmers are working in many ways to ensure food security for us all. We spoke to Esther Penunia of Asian Farmers (AFA) about the crucial role of family farmers in adapting to our changing climate. 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾💚

Amid rapidly evolving global crises, the future may seem daunting, yet it holds potential for transformative change. UNEP & International Science Council‘s Global Foresight Report calls for a new social contract, adaptive governance & scientific knowledge at the centre of action. unep.org/resources/glob…

What I'm seeing on my home island, Carriacou, must not become humanity's new normal. If governments everywhere don’t step up, 8 billion people will be facing this blunt force trauma head on, on a continuous basis. We need climate action back at the top of political agendas.

The climate crisis is hitting every nation's security, economy, and people with rising fury and spiraling costs. Governments need to treat bold climate plans as core business across all ministries, with G20 countries leading the way. More: bit.ly/4cSkT9u 📸 MoCA8 team

20 percent? 30 percent? 50 percent? 🤔 How many people do you think are willing to donate 1% of their income to tackle the climate crisis? A research team from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn wanted to find out. The answer will surprise you. Spoiler: It’s good news. 💚

Earth is becoming hotter and more dangerous for everyone, everywhere. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urges a concerted effort to address extreme heat by protecting the vulnerable, using data-driven solutions, and phasing out fossil fuels. 👉  bit.ly/3Sj1IO8

💪 We need an Olympic effort to tackle the climate crisis! 💚 “In sport, we break big goals into smaller steps. We can do the same for climate change,” says Imogen Grant, British world champion rower. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍 #ClimateAction

💪 We need an Olympic effort to tackle the climate crisis! 💚 “We need to bring our collective mind together to overcome climate change. It's our collective responsibility,” says David Rudisha OLY, Kenyan Olympic champion. Together we can make a difference! 🌍 #ClimateAction

Did you know that UN Climate Change has two sister conventions? 🦚 The Convention on Biological Diversity (UN Biodiversity ) 🌿 The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UN Land and Drought ) Action on all three is interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Swipe to find out how.👉

💪We need an Olympic effort to tackle the climate crisis! 💚 "Do your part and inspire others. We live in a global village, and it takes everyone to stop climate change," says Sam Mattis, USA Olympic track and field athlete. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍 #ClimateAction

Extreme heat. Floods. Droughts. Wildfires. Rising sea levels. To tackle all these symptoms of the climate crisis, we need to fight the disease that causes them. The disease is the addiction to fossil fuels. The disease is climate inaction. Leaders across the board must wake up

📸 What do all these photos have in common? They were entries to the Portraits of Urban Change photo contest, capturing stories of urban transformation and sustainability. 🍃 The 2024 Call is now open and the best photos will be shown at #COP29! 👉bit.ly/3ywUkI7

#IndigenousPeoples are leaders in climate action   🌎 Outstanding custodians of biodiversity and ecosystems 🌿 Unique relationships with Mother Earth rooted in respect for nature  🌻 knowledge systems developed over centuries that evolve along with nature bit.ly/4cj8JFB

Let’s celebrate the incredible work of early-career teachers championing #ClimateAction! At the #COP29 Climate Change Summer Camp, 75 young educators from 35 countries dived deep into creative ways to bring climate education into their classrooms. 📚 👉 bit.ly/3X1plNY

#DYK that transparent reporting is crucial in tackling the climate crisis? Imogen Stevens CDP emphasizes the importance of data to enable stronger climate policies📊 “We need information across companies, cities, states, regions and governments to enable better #climateaction”

“If we are not able to stop what is happening with climate change, the problem that we see in Samoa will not stay in Samoa,” says United Nations leader António Guterres 🌎 The time to build resilient societies is now. Adaptation must be at the heart of every national climate plan. 💪

Rising seas are a warning we can’t ignore. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres new report shows: Sea-level rise is accelerating, threatening lives & livelihoods worldwide. We need to protect people from present & future risks of climate change. 💪 👉bit.ly/3X3Ba4R

Climate impacts are hammering every country and economy, with increasing severity. It's time to harness the full transformational power of adaptation. At #COP29 in Baku, the world must agree on an ambitious goal for climate finance. Speaking @ LDC Group Ministerial Meeting

We cannot continue with business–as-usual to address the climate crisis. The increasing efforts of multilateral development banks are absolutely essential - particularly for the most vulnerable. Climate finance is the great enabler. Institutions like European Investment Bank need to lead the way.

The climate crisis is an economic sinkhole. It’s time to flip the script. Bolder climate action = ✅Cleaner, more affordable energy, better health ✅More jobs, stronger economies The climate crisis must be core business for EVERY government. 👉bit.ly/4dSgUu4 #AMCEN