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SDG 13: Climate Action

Whether you are planning an end of the year celebration for your organization or a get-together with friends, you can make your event better for the planet. Here are some ideas of how to .

As the world strives to cut greenhouse gas emissions and limit climate change, it is crucial to track progress towards globally agreed climate goals.

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5 Climate-Driven Disasters in 2019 and how WFP Responded

Climate action has been speeding up in response to the climate crisis, with more and more governments, cities, and companies aligning their plans, policies and projections with the Paris Agreement—but much more effort is needed.

Climate change is having a huge impact on communities in rural areas. However, agricultural innovations can provide solutions to producing food and ensuring stable incomes for those who are the most vulnerable. Innovation is key to ensuring access to water, food and income in the face of climate change. One way to tackle the negative effects on food security is through further research into common food products and innovations in ways to use them.

Jason Momoa Advocates for the Oceans

In this of our flagship Lid is On podcast, participants explained just how they plan on doing their part, owning the pledge to curb carbon emissions as outlined in the

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Travels to the Amazon with UNDP to Discover the Story Behind the Fires

Landmark report "" informs the Climate Action Summit by highlighting key facts a

Youth are leading the charge against climate change in Pacific island countries that are especially vulnerable to its damaging effects.

Staff of all ages, many nationalities, as well as some with physical disabilities gather at a rally with posters and banners calling for climate action.

UN Staff Gather in Support of Global Climate Action at UN Headquarters

Secretary-General António Guterres (left) participates in Instagram Live with actor Aidan Gallagher, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador.

Instagram Live with Secretary-General and Aidan Gallagher

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The impacts of climate change are accelerating, but with urgent and transformative action, it is still possible to avert the most disastrous consequences by limiting global average temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In the Climate Action Summit that is happening at UN headquarters in New York on 23 September, governments, private sector and civil society are demonstrating solutions to reduce emissions and build climate resilience and adaptation.