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The impacts of the war in the Middle East have spread like a pandemic – as fossil fuel cost chaos squeezes household, business and government budgets. Renewables offer safer, cheaper, cleaner energy that can’t be held captive by global conflicts. bit.ly/4tJD2yI 📸@IEA

How are countries turning climate pledges into action? Across 6 regions, UNFCCC’s Regional Collaboration Centres help countries implement NDCs, adaptation plans, carbon markets and climate finance. 📊 Read how regional collaboration drives action: bit.ly/RCCAR2025

Europe is warming >2x as fast as the global average, reducing snow & ice cover. High air temperatures, drought, heatwaves & record ocean temperatures affect regions from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. European State of Climate #ESOTC2025 out now. ➡️bit.ly/ESOTC2025pr

New data by @ember_energy shows: renewables overtook coal in the global electricity mix in 2025. Climate impacts are hitting every economy. Fossil fuel cost chaos is hitting households & businesses everywhere. Renewables are cheaper, and vital for national economic security.

I’m used to making the case for clean energy. But, the latest fossil fuel energy crisis is doing that job for me. Constricting oil and gas supplies and sending prices soaring. The current turmoil underscores the urgency of the clean energy transition. unfccc.int/news/fossil-fu…

Innovative technology is a key enabler of impactful climate action, with AI promising vast new opportunities. But what do we need to do to help more people tap into that potential, especially in developing countries? At #ClimateWeek3, we asked Gyungah Kim from KOICA:

📷Some impressions from #ClimateWeek3 happening right now in Yeosu, Republic of Korea For more check our flickr album: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRrYH

“Renewable energy can deliver what fossil fuels never can: real and lasting energy security.” As clean energy investment surges to 2.2 trillion dollars globally, @antonioguterres stresses renewables are the cheapest, fastest and most reliable source of new power.

Join live: #ClimateWeek3 High-Level Ceremony in Yeosu, Republic of Korea 📅 24 April, 09:00 (GMT+9) 🔴 Watch the livestream here: youtube.com/live/1lM9qNh9w…

We are celebrating #SpanishLanguageDay by launching the first edition of our Agenda Climática newsletter. Every month, you’ll find news, articles, and all the latest information on global climate action in Spanish. Subscribe here: bit.ly/4sPpalc

#EarthDay is a reminder of the fragility of our world. But we know what must be done: End our addiction to fossil fuels. Accelerate the renewables revolution. Protect & restore nature. Deliver climate justice for the most vulnerable. Let’s #ActNow – for people & planet.

The UN @SDGAction, hosted by @UNDP, launched the 2026 #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards, open for applications until 17 May 2026. The Heroes of Tomorrow are taking bold action today – to build a sustainable, just & peaceful future. Apply or nominate: sdgactionawards.org

The war in the Middle East has triggered fossil-fuel driven stagflation - driving up prices, driving down growth, pushing budgets deeper into debt. Clean energy offers security and affordability – returning sovereignty to nations and their peoples. More: bit.ly/4cozcFh

#ClimateWeek3 in Yeosu starts today! 🚀 It is all about climate solutions that people can see and feel in their everyday lives. We’re not just talking about the problem. We’re working on the answers. Noura Hamladji, UN Climate Change Deputy Executive Secretary explains👇

The fossil fuel cost crisis is holding economies, households and businesses in a chokehold. Clean energy is the antidote to fossil fuel cost chaos. GX Week and #ClimateWeek3 in Korea are about driving forward real-world climate solutions. bit.ly/3QPKyJL

Today, the COP31 Presidency has issued its first Letter to Parties, introducing the COP31 leadership team and committing to Dialogue, Consensus and Action this year. We invite everyone to join us in Antalya this November to make COP31 a success. unfccc.int/sites/default/…

📢 Out NOW: The 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report! Developing countries face a financing squeeze from combined and increasing shocks. Explore the full report with solutions to close the $4 trillion financing gap. 🔗 un.org/en/desa/fsdr-2… #FinancingOurFuture

Energy is now at the heart of climate action. And the data proves it… 👇 What else do the new national climate plans (NDCs) reveal? 🟰 Explore the latest insights: go.undp.org/5G5 #ClimateAction | @UNDP

#EarthHour is a global signal: people everywhere are calling for climate action. Join us & the millions who are turning off non-essential lights on Saturday, 28 March at 8.30 p.m. local time. Let it be a spark for change. Help power a safer, fairer future for all.

What do the new national climate plans (NDCs) reveal about climate action? Here’s what the data shows 👇 🔹 80% reference plans to reduce fossil fuels 🔹 90% strengthen adaptation 🔹 75% include economy-wide emissions targets More in our new explainer: go.undp.org/SPY