"Now is the time to fast-track, not backtrack.

The time for ambition and transparency, not greenwashing… 

The future of humanity is at stake. Action cannot be optional."

~ António Guterres, UN Secretary-General


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Finding Climate Solutions

While the central focus of all UN climate COPs are the formal negotiations, the COP also serves as a space for people to share ideas and contribute towards finding climate solutions. Through side events, meetings spaces, and informal activities, critical work takes place at COP to build momentum for informed and inspired climate action globally.

The UN Secretary-General holds a high-level event on the implementation of the report “Integrity Matters” by the High-level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities (HLEG)

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary

Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil


Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are essential to enhancing climate action because they ensure that all voices, particularly those from vulnerable and marginalised communities most affected by climate change, are represented. UN Climate Change works to ensure that all voices are heard within the COP process, fostering more equitable, comprehensive, and effective solutions.

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, holds a meeting with youth representatives from across the world to understand their thoughts and opinions about climate change, and to find solutions for greater climate action

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

Youth representatives present the Global Youth Statement: A Declaration for Climate Justice

Children and youth representatives from around the world share their stories


Building High-Level Momentum

High-level commitment is crucial for effective climate action, and UN Climate Change works to foster this by engaging governments, businesses, and global leaders toward ambitious, coordinated efforts to combat climate change.

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, holds a bilateral meeting with climate scientists

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, meets with the Youth Advisory Group

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, meets with civil society organisation representatives

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, meets with members of the Canadian government


Behind the Scenes of UN Climate Change

The behind-the-scenes work of UN Climate Change is essential for building climate momentum. With a focus on inclusivity and transparency in the process, the staff of UN Climate Change work to ensure extensive coordination among various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and private sectors, so that diverse voices and perspectives are integrated into the climate process. UN Climate Change also works to build trust among countries, which is crucial for achieving meaningful outcomes that transform ambitious climate goals into actionable strategies that can effectively address the pressing challenges of climate change

Family photo of UN Climate Change

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, meets with Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, and Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action, to discuss the state of negotiations at COP29

António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, meets with Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, and Noura Hamladji, UN Climate Change Deputy Executive Secretary