UN Environment Programme: Urgent climate action NOW

Your November Briefing As time runs out to address the climate emergency, here's an update on the latest efforts to limit global temperature rise. In depth UN climate talks to focus on finance   World leaders and negotiators are in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). Always a critical moment for taking stock of global progress, this year's sessions will discuss strategies for channeling the necessary billions of dollars to developing nations dealing with the crisis.    UNEP at COP29  will focus on finance, adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage among other issues.    Stay informed:  Spotlight on climate action  UNEP events and report launches  Social media assets and resources  Explore scalable solutions and filter according to sector and thematic approach    New reports call for emission cuts and adaptation funding     UNEP's latest scientific reports show that countries are falling short on emissions targets and urgently need to boost climate adaptation efforts.    The Emissions Gap Report warns that global temperatures could rise by a catastrophic 2.6–3.1°C this century without immediate and substantial cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, citing wildfires, drought, floods, and heatwaves, UNEP chief Inger Andersen said, "Come hell and high water, inaction on climate adaption is no longer an option" at the launch of the Adaptation Gap Report.    Final round of global talks on plastic treaty   "Plastic pollution is all around us and even inside us – from our seas to our blood & our brains," cited UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of this month's session in the Republic of Korea. He urged negotiators to "agree on a global treaty to end plastic pollution – once & for all," emphasizing that an ambitious, credible and just agreement is the only way.    By the numbers Worth a watch A detective unveils the shocking truth about the plastic pollution crisis and points to solutions.   Take a listen A new season of stories of people adapting to the climate crisis with creativity and innovation.  Take action Register for the "Bringing Nature Into National Adaptation Planning" course  Act now on the climate crisis  Find out how to beat pollution  More publications Protected Planet Report – 17.6% of land and inland waters and 8.4% of the ocean and coastal areas globally are within documented protected and conserved areas.      State of Finance for Nature in Cities – Investment is required so that cities can turn to cost-effective urban nature-based solutions to improve resilience, restore habitats and reduce pollution.   Reading list Biodiversity COP 16: Important Agreement Reached Towards Goal of "Making Peace with Nature"  Can "blended finance" help save the world's coral reefs?  Republic of Korea selects Jeju Special Self-Governing Province as venue for World Environment Day 2025  How one landmark environmental report is aiming to drive policymaking  New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies  Climate change caused Caucasus glaciers to retreat 600 metres, shrinking freshwater supplies  Wars and armed conflict have a devastating impact on the environment and ecosystem health  Mark your calendars 18-24 November: World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week  19 November: World Toilet Day  20 November: World Children's Day  26 November: World Sustainable Transport Day  See more Seen online Artist Von Wong's Biodiversity Jenga installation at COP16 in Colombia illustrates the fragile state of our world, which could collapse if humanity fails to act.  Work with us Today's global environmental challenges can be overcome, but only with the best and the brightest on our team. Check out job vacancies, consultancy opportunities and more.  UN Environment Programme, 2024 www.unep.org Our mailing address is: unep-info@un.org UN Environment Programme does NOT share your information with others.