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As countries prepare new climate pledges (NDCs 3.0), three core principles are essential to putting the world back on track.
A clear legal framework is being developed in Africa to boost private investment in off-grid renewable energy and expand rural electricity access.

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The Peoples’ Climate Vote is the world’s largest standalone public opinion survey on climate change.

Peoples' Climate Vote 2024

Peoples' Climate Vote 2024

Peoples' Climate Vote 2024 is the world's largest standalone public opinion survey on climate change. More than 73,000 people in 77 countries were asked 15 questions about their perspectives on climate change. Here's what they said.

COP29: The UN Climate Change Conference

COP29: The UN Climate Change Conference

The 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP29) will take place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Climate Action Explained

Climate Action Explained

Progress is possible. We can still win this fight. See how 12 countries are making progress on climate solutions in our new video series, Climate Action Explained.

The Climate Dictionary: Nature Edition

The Climate Dictionary: Nature Edition

Do you want to get involved in environmental action? We've compiled an index of nature terms to help.

Climate Dictionary

The Climate Dictionary

Is it getting harder to follow what climate experts are talking about? We've compiled an index of climate change terms to keep things simple.

Deforestation-free coffee

Ecuador launches first deforestation-free coffee

The Government of Ecuador, UNDP and Lavazza Foundation have partnered to launch the world’s first certified deforestation-free coffee, helping protect the country’s forests.

What are NDCs and how do they drive climate action?

NDCs: The climate goals that help countries meet 1.5°C

NDCs represent politically backed commitments by countries. If used right, they could be our way out of tackling the world’s current crises.

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Adaptation Fund
AECID: Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation
Belgium partner in development
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
International Climate Initiative
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Embassy of Denmark
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Green Climate Fund
GEF
Government of Iceland
Ministero Dell'Ambiente E Della Sicurezza Energetica
From The People of Japan
Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands
Norad
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland - Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
UK
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NDC Partnership
United Nations Climate Change
IRENA: International Renewable Energy Agency
UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme
FAO: Fiat Panis
ILO
UNICEF
World Bank Group
giz: Deutsche Geselleschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
UN Women
UN Habitat: United Nations Human Settlements Programme