All Explainers

Effective mitigation is our only way to slow down climate change. We explain how it works and how it can be amplified.
Adaptation is a core pillar of our response to the climate crisis. Here's what you need to know.
The conservation, sustainable management and restoration of forests has immense benefits for people and for the planet.  
Climate finance is essential for transitioning to a low-carbon global economy and meeting the challenges of climate change. Here's your 101.
We break down how climate change is impacting peace and security and why we must align climate action with conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
Transparent reporting is key to setting meaningful climate targets. We explain how it all works.
Communities are demanding governments to address the climate injustices they are facing. Here we explain what climate justice is and why it matters.
NDCs represent politically backed commitments by countries. If used right, they could be our way out of tackling the world’s current crises.
Circular economy is much more than waste management. We explain what it is and how it can help fight climate change.
A beginner's guide to Long-term Climate Strategies. Everything you need to know about LTS.
The climate crisis, just like nearly every other humanitarian and development challenge, has a greater impact on women. We explain how.
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.