Achieving the goals of the Paris agreement will require halving global emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Achieving this will require strong and rapid action, not only by governments but also by the private sector and citizens.
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The World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP) is a UN-wide initiative by UNEP, WMO, UNFCCC, IPCC, GCF and the GEF, focusing on bridging the knowledge gap and strengthening the science-policy interface in the field of climate adaptation. The WASP was launched at the UNFCCC COP24 in Katowice,… view more
Energy impacts everything we do, from providing basic services such as cooking and cleaning to providing development opportunities and improving overall quality of life. However, energy management, through energy production, transmission, and distribution, is impacted by environmental and climate conditions, including… view more
This international technical webinar is part of the series organized by the FAO elearning Academy, Agreenium (French training and research alliance for agriculture, food, environment and global health), UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), and Future Food Institute. These… view more
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) has opened a new open, online webinar series: … view more
Transitioning to a zero-carbon economy remains one of the greatest challenges facing the planet, critical to ensuring we hit international targets to tackle climate change and save the natural world from irreversible degradation.
Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) has been working to cultivate principles for… view more
This international technical webinar is part of the series organized by the FAO elearning Academy, Agreenium (l’alliance de la formation et la recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation, l'environnement et la santé globale) UN-ESCAP (United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) and Future… view more
NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET) has opened a new open, online webinar series: Introduction to Population Grids and their Integration with Remote Sensing Data for Sustainable Development and Disaster Management
This 2- part training,… view more
The building sector exhibits massive untapped potential for climate mitigation and adaptation: buildings accounted for the largest share of energy-related CO2 emissions (38 percent) in 2019. With rising incomes, urbanization, and population growth, the built surface is set to double by 2060. Most new buildings are… view more
Forests, and forest monitoring in particular, are critical to ensuring that countries stay on target with emission reduction goals within the framework of the Paris Agreement. A robust National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) can support the formulation, monitoring and adjustment of sub- and national forest-related… view more