On the third day of the United Nations climate change conference (COP21), dubbed 'Resilience Day,' the UN and the Governments of Peru and France have announced major international partnerships that are mobilizing large-scale financing to protect people who are most vulnerable to climate impacts.
By Gyan Chandra Acharya, Under-Secretary General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.
The world has often been reminded over the past year that we must leave no one behind as we strive to cement our plans for a sustainable future. The COP 21 Paris talks give the international community […]
New report identifies innovative ways to mobilize investment in low-emission,
climate-resilient urban infrastructure
State of City Climate Finance report to be launched 4 December
Press conference 9:30 at COP-21;
High-level launch 18:00 at Paris City Hall with UN Secretary-General,
Mayors of Paris, Johannesburg, Rio, Lord Stern
Proven innovative policies and mechanisms are unlocking investment for much-needed climate-smart infrastructure in cities, according […]
With over 60 million people driven from their homes and millions more crossing borders to seek a better life, the risk of mounting human trafficking and enslavement with all its “horrific abuse” must be confronted, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned today.
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