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Urgent Call to Action: Protecting Health Through Energy Efficiency, Nature-Based Solutions and Heat–Health Action Plans
In 2026, heatwaves around the world once again demonstrated that extreme heat is not only a climate challenge but also a major public health emergency, requiring coordinated action across health, energy, buildings, urban planning and climate.
June 26th, 2026
From transparency to implementation: How Brazil built a climate plan with science and people at its core
Brazil’s newly launched Plano Clima 2024–2035 offers a comprehensive example of how a country can move from climate commitments to implementation by combining science, transparency, broad public participation, and a cross-cutting focus on just transition and equity.
June 24th, 2026
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
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