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In Yemen, climate-resilient roads, built "one road at a time" through World Bank-funded projects, help communities withstand extreme weather and climate change impacts.

The �山����climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with an agreement calling on developed countries to deliver $300 billion per year to developing countries by 2035 to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect lives and livelihoods from the worsening impacts of climate change. “I appeal to governments to see this agreement as a foundation – and build on it,” �山����Secretary-General António Guterres said in his statement on COP29.

As climate change impacts intensify, the need for climate services to support mitigation, adaptation and increase resilience has never been higher. In the past five years, there has been progress in provision of this climate information for decision-making, but big gaps remain and investment lags far behind needs, according to a produced by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Tsunami experts, Rick and Laura, discuss advancements in tsunami warning systems and global preparedness.

The , hosted by the , and , will gather leaders from business, government, finance, civil society, and the �山����to discuss improving finance flows to support the national climate transition plans. These plans outline how each country would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change’s impacts. known as the "Finance COP," this year’s COP29 will focus on aligning climate finance with global needs and turning transition plans into actionable investment roadmaps.

On the cold, wet and foggy slopes of the Andes mountains in South America, a unique but fragile ecosystem illustrates the interconnection between the three most urgent global environmental crises we face today: biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation. Known as ��á�������Dz�&�Բ�����;(alpine tundras), these high mountain ecosystems are found at altitudes higher than 3,000 metres. Considered sacred by Indigenous Peoples, the ��á�������Dz� of the Andes have been inhabited by humans for the past 15,000 years. However, with over 76,000 families living in the Colombian ��á�������Dz�&�Բ�����;today, unsustainable development has been pressuring this invaluable and delicate ecosystem. That is why the (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by the (UNDP), launched the Guardians of the ��á�������Dz� alliance, in partnership with SWISSAID and World Women’s Corporation Colombia. Over the project’s three years of implementation, a total of 2,328 people participated, most of them rural women.

How can social protection help those most vulnerable to the worst impacts of climate change? 

In this of 's , Kumi Naidoo, a longtime human rights and climate justice activist, and Shahra Razavi, Director of the ILO’s Universal Social Protection department, discuss the issue.

Iceland has created the world's first Glacier Graveyard on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, symbolizing the loss of glaciers due to climate change. It features memorial tombstones for glaciers that have melted, such as the Okjökull Glacier. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the rapid disappearance of glaciers worldwide.

The report on the shows how weather-related disasters are undermining socio-economic development, as well as threatening health, food and water security in the region. The report was launched yesterday and provides a snapshot of climate indicators like temperatures, sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification and extreme weather, alongside risks and impacts. 

Renewable energy solutions are providing a more reliable source of electricity for millions of people in Yemen – and improving their access to essential services.

The Rings of Fire 2024 report offers vital recommendations for sporting authorities to prevent disruption and minimize heat risks.

Across the globe, the way Indigenous Peoples produce, transform and consume food is based on a deep knowledge of the local ecosystems. is tapping into this knowledge to fight hunger.

Sand and dust storms are an essential element of the Earth’s natural bio-chemical cycles, but are also caused in part by human-induced drivers including climate change, unsustainable land management, and water use, and in turn sand and dust storms contribute to climate change and air pollution. At least 25 per cent of global dust emissions originate from human activities. Sustainable water and land management practices can decrease the impacts of sand and dust storms. The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (12 July) brings attention to this formidable and wide-spread challenge.

Climate change is raising global temperatures and causing historic heat waves. More countries are facing hotter days more frequently, with more intensity and for longer periods. The heat stress caused by exposure to heat waves can negatively affect health and well-being, especially for infants and young children. As heat waves become more frequent and last longer, the need for urgent action grows stronger. Preparedness can protect vulnerable populations, especially children. encourages governments and partners to join the .

We are at a critical juncture in the climate crisis, and 2024 is a landmark year for democracy. These two historical milestones are not just coinciding; they are intertwined and essential to the shape of our future. In what’s being called a ‘super year’ for elections, half of the world’s adult population will have the chance to go to the polls, and climate action is one of the factors which affect how people vote. With a changing political landscape, 2024 could be a turning point to stabilize the climate and secure a livable planet for today and for generations to come.