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#COP31 kicks off today in Antalya, Türkiye.
With the world entering a period of temperature overshoot, every fraction of a degree matters.
Climate science must guide action to reduce near-term warming and protect people.
See UNEP's week one events: unep.org/en/events/conferenc…
Good news announced at #COP31: through UNEP’s @MethaneData, 46 major methane sources have been addressed across 13 countries, with an impact equivalent to taking 26 million cars off the road for a year.
Methane is the second largest contributor to global heating, behind carbon dioxide. Cutting its emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow warming: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
The science is clear.
The solutions exist.
Now is the time to deliver.
At #COP31 in Antalya, UNEP is focusing on turning climate commitments into action, from cutting emissions to building resilience.
Explore our programme, including livestreams: unep.org/en/events/conferenc…
What if one of the fastest ways to slow global warming was already within reach?
Under the Global Methane Pledge, countries aim to cut global methane emissions by 30% by 2030.
From fossil fuels to agriculture and waste, the solutions already exist – we need action: unep.org/en/what-we-do/energ…
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My message to world leaders at #COP31:
We know that change is possible.
History has handed us a remarkable opportunity to build economies that are cleaner, societies that are fairer & a world that is safer.
This is not only about climate. It's also about sustainable development, peace & security, and about human dignity.
Food loss and waste has a climate cost: it generates 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Wasted food also means wasted land, water and energy, while food in landfills produces methane.
As #COP31 discusses ways to cut emissions, tackling food waste is part of the solution: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
From AI weather forecasts in Nepal to solar-powered wildfire detection in Georgia, climate technologies are already helping communities adapt to a warming world.
But these solutions aren’t reaching enough people.
As #COP31 gathers, see how UNEP-hosted @UNFCCC_CTCN works to expand access: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
Food waste fuels methane emissions.
When food ends up in landfills, it breaks down and releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that drives global warming.
Reducing food waste helps cut emissions while saving food, money and valuable resources.
More: unep.org/en/news-and-stories… #COP31
Experts fear Salmonella are part of a growing number of superbugs fuelled by climate change, adding to what has been described as a global crisis of #AntiMicrobialResistance.
How are climate change and superbugs connected? And what can be done about it? unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
What's happening at #COP31 and why does it matter?
From the latest climate science to key developments and solutions, follow UNEP's live coverage from Antalya, Türkiye.
Stay tuned: unep.org/news-and-stories/ne…
Nearly 200 countries are gathered in Türkiye for #COP31, with a focus on fewer grand declarations and more concrete decisions.
With El Niño threatening to worsen extreme weather, climate finance, clean energy and adaptation are high on the agenda.
More from @UN_News_Centre: news.un.org/en/story/2026/11…
What does it take to turn urban wasteland into a thriving wetland?
In Colombia’s Barranquilla, an initiative is restoring a coastal wetland, with new public spaces opening up and opportunities blooming for nature tourism and local businesses.
See how this #GenerationRestoration effort is bringing a degraded wetland back to life: decadeonrestoration.org/urba…
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Biodiversity is the web of life that keeps our planet healthy, from the air we breathe to the food we eat.
But it is under threat from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change.
Explore more on what biodiversity is all about & the ongoing work to protect it for people & planet: bit.ly/48MWbqA
The #GlobalFrameworkOnChemicals brings together the essential building blocks for a future in which humanity benefits from chemicals in a safe and sustainable manner.
Explore more about the Framework here: unep.org/global-framework-ch…
The 🌎 has more tools than ever to tackle climate change. So what's holding back progress?
Clean energy solutions are advancing fast, but millions still struggle to benefit from them.
With #COP31 starting tomorrow, @UN_News_Centre explores what's at stake & what needs to change: news.un.org/en/story/2026/11…
Climate-related losses and damages are mounting, but support to address them is falling short.
Developing countries face a shortage of funding to respond to these impacts, and complex procedures make it even harder to access the support available.
More in UNEP's #AdaptationGap Report: unep.org/en/publications/rep…
As #COP17Armenia closed, countries agreed on the Yerevan Pathway, a roadmap to speed up action for nature.
It calls on countries to tackle subsidies that harm nature and to increase financial, scientific and technical support for developing countries.
More from the @UN: news.un.org/en/story/2026/11…
Climate adaptation means helping communities adjust to a changing climate by protecting lives, livelihoods, and nature while building new opportunities for growth.
Browse UNEP’s new #AdaptationGap Report for the latest progress: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
World leaders are coming together at #COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to turn climate commitments into action.
As the world heads towards warming above 1.5°C, every fraction of a degree matters.
Here's what to expect: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
Private investment in climate adaptation is growing, but at best, it would cover 15-20% of the finance needs for public adaptation.
UNEP's #AdaptationGap Report explains why the private sector’s role remains essential and why it can do more: unep.org/en/publications/rep…
