Cities are warming at a faster rate than their surroundings due to #ClimateChange 🏙️

Because of the #UrbanHeatIslandEffect, our cities are already 0.5 - 4° hotter

Read the list of short-term solutions to reduce the heat in cities from the @UNFCCC 👇

Registrations to host side events in the #COP27 Green Zone are open 🟢

The exhibition area is an opportunity for partners to showcase innovation and foster greater discussions on #ClimateAction.

Find out more and submit your application 👇

The voices and opinions of youth were invaluable at #COP26.

Today and everyday, we must involve young people in #ClimateAction and ensure their voices are heard.

They are the future of our planet 🌍

#InternationalYouthDay

Happy #InternationalYouthDay 💚

Young people played a crucial role at #COP26, pushing for increased ambition to keep 1.5°C alive.

Today and everyday, we hear their call for #ClimateAction

With less than 3 months to go until #COP27, it is more urgent than ever that we deliver the commitments made at #COP26 🌍

Find out how we can ensure that the promises made in Glasgow are promises kept 👇

#GlasgowClimatePact

📢 Registration is open to all for this year’s #AfricaClimateWeek!

🗓️ 29 August - 2 September
📍 Gabon

It provides a platform to drive conversation and advance #ClimateAction across countries, communities & economies.

Learn more and register 👇
https://indico.un.org/event/1001454/

@UNFCCC

UK Climate Finance is supporting 2,500 Indigenous women in southeast Colombia through the Guardians of the Amazon project 🇨🇴

Designed and led by Indigenous women, it empowers them to become local leaders of conservation, while also protecting the Amazon.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

"Traditional ecological knowledge is just as important as western knowledge" 💚

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, hear Cissy Gore-Birch, from the International Savanna Fire Management Initiative discuss her community's experience of driving forward #ClimateAction 🌏

Happy World #IndigenousPeoplesDay 💚

#IndigenousPeoples provide diverse and invaluable solutions to tackling #ClimateChange. We must champion their voices, and learn from their expertise.

Indigenous Peoples must be a part of our #ClimateAction 🌍

"Mother Earth has given us everything, but we are destroying her."

Indigenous Peoples protect 80% of the world's biodiversity. Their knowledge is vital in our fight against climate change.

Ahead of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, listen to their powerful messages from #COP26 👇

At #COP26 the governments of 🇿🇦, with 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇪🇺, announced an ambitious, long-term Just Energy Transition Partnership.

It aims to support the decarbonisation of South Africa’s economy and transition towards cleaner energy.

Watch the video to find out more 👇

🗓️ The #COP27 Climate Action Calendar is live!

To drive #ClimateAction and encourage collaboration, @Cop27P will host thematic days including:

💲 Finance
🦋 Biodiversity
🧪 Science
🌾 Agriculture

Check out the full programme 👇

To turn climate commitments into action, the @UN Regional Commissions, @hlcchampions & @Cop27P have organised 5 Regional Forums across the globe 🌍

They aim to drive greater public and private climate investment in the regions where the need is greatest.

Find out more 👇

📢 1 week to go until #IndigenousPeoplesDay

It’s an opportunity to recognise the invaluable role #IndigenousPeoples play in combating #ClimateChange and their vital contributions to protecting our planet 🌏

Swipe to find out what #COP26 delivered for Indigenous Peoples ▶️

“To succeed in addressing the urgency of the #ClimateCrisis, we need to innovate and adapt at the same time.”

Watch to #COP26 international climate negotiator, Salka Sigurdardottir, talk about the importance of gender responsiveness in tackling #ClimateChange 👇

British Formula E team @Envision_Racing has committed to the #COP26 declaration on ZEVs this weekend at the #LondonEPrix 🏎️

👉 https://zevdeclaration.org/signatories-list/

#RaceAgainstClimateChange | #GlasgowClimatePact

💯 days to go

🌏 #COP27
🇪🇬 Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
🗓️ 6-18 November 2022

As #COP26 Presidency, the UK is working closely with Egypt to deliver a highly impactful summit.

The countdown is on.

@Cop27P | @UNFCCC

The race to resilience is on.

It aims to build resilience for 4 billion people who are impacted by #ClimateChange by 2030.

We have the opportunity to deliver a better world for everyone, together.

Join the race now 👇

@hlcchampions

#COP26 President, @AlokSharma_RDG is in Fiji this week 🇫🇯 to see the impacts of #ClimateChange and discuss the urgency for the biggest emitters to deliver the promises of the #GlasgowClimatePact

Find out more 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cop26-president-to-visit-fiji-to-continue-momentum-on-climate-action

"You need strong and coordinated action."

Listen to former Deputy Director of Policy Campaigns, Simon Sharpe, speak at #COP26 about the role of Zero Emissions Vehicles and the opportunities clean road transport can bring.

Watch the full interview 👇

The FACT Dialogue is working to protect the world’s forests and promote sustainable trade & agriculture 🌴

Today, the UK and Indonesia are hosting meetings with 28 countries to revisit progress since #COP26, and identify their next steps.

Learn more from @stephenfry 👇

This week, #COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG is in Australia 🇦🇺 to meet new government ministers, discuss Australia’s potential as an international climate leader and continue to press for the delivery of the #GlasgowClimatePact

Find out more 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/alok-sharma-cop26-president-to-visit-australia-to-meet-the-countrys-new-government-and-build-momentum-on-climate-action-ahead-of-cop27

With less than four months to go, we are now officially on the road to #COP27 🇪🇬

As #COP26 Presidency, the UK is working tirelessly to ensure the promises made in Glasgow are promises kept.

Learn more about our priorities 👇

#GlasgowClimatePact

"Women are affected by climate change but are also leaders for climate solutions"

Listen to @regner_asa, Deputy Director of @UN_Women, talk about the effects of #ClimateChange on women and girls.

Full interview 🔽

#COP26 President @AlokSharma_RDG is in India this week, meeting with key ministers and climate leaders to understand how they are implementing their ambitious climate commitments 🇮🇳

Find out more 👇
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/alok-sharma-cop26-president-to-return-to-india-to-boost-climate-action-ahead-of-cop27

#GlasgowClimatePact

The UK has invested £24.6m to protect forests and support local communities in Mato Grosso 🇧🇷

Since 2020, the Redd+ Early Movers Programme has supported over 80 families to restore 2,400 hectares of degraded land & aided forest regeneration.

Learn more 👇

#ClimateWeekLAC

We must protect people and natural habitats from the worst impacts of #ClimateChange.

At #COP26, loss and damage was included in the cover decision for the first time.

Swipe to read more ➡️