The Paris Agreement is more than just a pact; it's a promise to our planet. Nationally Determined Contributions are the 💚of this promise, driving global efforts to combat #climatechange. Here are 5 facts on #NDCs:

In Kenya, the Maasai people have long maintained a traditional lifestyle adapted to the dry environment. When the country faced its biggest drought in 40 years, they began fighting to reclaim their lives and livelihoods:

What are National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) & how do they help countries adapt to climate change? Learn how NAPs reduce vulnerability & strengthen resilience by implementing inclusive, gender-responsive climate strategies. Check UNDP's #ClimateDictionary:

Regenerative agriculture: A way of farming that nurtures and restores soil health, reduces water use, prevents land degradation and promotes biodiversity. For more key terms, check out #ClimateDictionary, Nature Edition:

#DidYouKnow that 1.1 billion of urban dwellers live in informal settlements? These communities often face unseen losses and damages due to lack of data & assessments. Check out #ScienceTalks video with UNU-EHS expert Simone Sandholz. Full video:

To tackle the climate crisis, we must transition the entire energy system to renewable energy. Discover how Uruguay is achieving this goal through the transformation of its transport systems and adoption of low-emissions vehicles.

Wetlands help prevent and control soil erosion. 🌱💚 Roots help to prevent coastal erosion by anchoring sand and soil, contributing to a climate-resilient coastal landscape. Check out 5 facts on why wetlands deserve our celebration and protection:

RT @UNFCCC: 🔴Live from Brasília: "Ten Years Since the #ParisAgreement: How Far We Have Come & the Journey Ahead" Speech by UN Climate Cha…

RT @CopernicusEMS: 🚱 Day Zero – the point when a city runs out of #water. It sounds like fiction but it is a growing threat. How can we pr…

❌ Myth: Extreme weather isn't influenced by climate change. ✅ Fact: The climate crisis has led to more extreme weather and destruction. Climate change misinformation is a risk to everyone! Learn what you can do to act on climate change:

The energy revolution is unstoppable. On 2023. new wind power was up 60% compared to 2022; and new solar soared by 85%. #ClimateAction

Food loss & waste undermine the sustainability of our food systems. When food is lost or wasted, all the resources that were used to produce this food - including water, land, energy, labour & capital - go to waste. Check out some tips by FAO to reduce food waste!

RT @UNUniversity: Join the #communications team at @UNUEHS as a Communication #Design Associate (PSA-4) 🎨 Learn more and submit your appli…

RT @UNDP: It is our shared responsibility to create a better world 🌎 for future generations. Through multilateralism we can ensure that we…

Clean energy is good business: It drives more jobs, cleaner air & better health. The #GlobalGoals seek to ensure affordable, clean energy is available for all by 2030.

What are carbon markets & how can they help combat climate change? 🤔💭🛒💨🌱 Explore how trading carbon credits creates incentives for reducing emissions & driving global sustainability efforts in UNDP's #ClimateDictionary:

Urban areas are rapidly expanding, & with them, the challenges of land degradation are growing. 🤔💭🌆🌱 Check out 5⃣ highlights of sustainable urban land restoration:

Cities are home to a surprising amount of plant & animal species. How can we restore ecosystems in our cities? ✅Increase green spaces ✅Plant trees ✅Clean up waterways Join #GenerationRestoration:

Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake is one of the most fertile and diverse ecosystems in the world. However, resident communities face imminent threats from climate change and overexploitation. Discover how UNDP is helping them safeguard flooded forests:

#DYK that women play an increasingly important role in rural Nepalese communities & economies? 🤔💭 Learn about the women's empowerment in the face of male migration in rural Nepal 🇳🇵: