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In Memory of John Christensen

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news that our former director, John Christensen, passed away peacefully yesterday. John was truly one of a kind — the founding father of UNEP-CCC, a mentor to many of us, a globally recognized leader in the climate change community, and, most importantly, a wonderful human being. Over a career […]

June 9th, 2026

World Environment Day 2026: New Signals of Momentum for Global Climate Action

Across sectors - from energy, to buildings, transport, industry, and agriculture and forestry, action is already scaling around the world.

June 5th, 2026

Countries Invited to Join Next Phase of Technology Needs Assessments to Accelerate Climate Action

The Global Technology Needs Assessment project is set to launch its sixth phase offering countries anew flexible way to climate technology implementation

June 5th, 2026

Uganda shows the way for financing climate-smart irrigation

National forum highlights pathways for scaling solar-powered irrigation systems through business models, finance, partnerships and climate policy integration

June 1st, 2026

Niger validates its next 5-year climate strategy – the NDC 3.0

Through an inclusive and thorough technical process Niger is strengthening climate ambition and resilience with support from UNEP And the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre

May 28th, 2026

Building national capacity to turn climate technology priorities into action

Through hands-on regional training, UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre supported Ghana and Sierra Leone in identifying barriers and enabling conditions for climate technology implementation.

May 27th, 2026

Global Transparency Community Meetings Advance Data-Driven Climate Action

The 2026 Global Transparency Community Meetings highlighted how transparency enables data-driven decision-making in NDC implementation and supports national development priorities.

May 8th, 2026

NDC implementation in Mongolia, agriculture in Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia, Ariungoo Batzorig on Unsplash

Mongolia launches second technology needs assessment to advance climate action

Mongolia to identify and prioritize climate technologies for both climate mitigation and adaptation, aligning climate action with sustainable development goals

April 13th, 2026

From Data to Delivery: ICAT Projects Strengthens Climate Transparency in Argentina, Mozambique and Costa Rica

Stepping up climate commitments, climate transparency systems are showing tangible results in countries across Latin America and Africa

April 7th, 2026

New Article 6 Pipeline strengthens transparency and ambition in carbon markets

A new UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre platform is set to enhance transparency, integrity and access to data on Article 6 implementation under the Paris Agreement.

March 19th, 2026

Marshall Islands advance climate ambition through NDC 3.0 mission

High-level dialogue, community outreach and donor engagement strengthen pathways from targets to implementation

March 17th, 2026

Landfill Moves Forward with Article 6 Stakeholder Consultation

The SPAR6C-supported Lakhodair landfill project aims to turn methane mitigation into local investments in infrastructure, jobs, health and environment through Article 6 carbon markets

March 9th, 2026