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20.06.2019 - In Bonn, 9 Developing Countries Showcase Wealth of Action and Innovation to Curb and Reduce Emissions
UN Climate Change News, 20 June 2019 – At the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn (to 27 June) 9 developing countries have presented an update on their activities to curb and reduce greenhouse gas emissions before 2020. This took place at an event known as the Facilitative Sharing of Views (FSV).

18.06.2019 - UN Climate Chief Urges Action on Climate Emergency
UN Climate Change News — UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Patricia Espinosa, sent out very clear signals for more ambitious climate action at the start of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn (SB50). She described the current situation as a ‘climate emergency’ and called on everyone to take part in ‘the fight of our lives.’

15.06.2019 - SBSTA 50 for Strengthened Implementation and Enhanced Ambition
As the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) prepares for its 50th session in Bonn from 17 to 27 June, its Chair, Paul Watkinson (France) notes that turning 50 invites a moment of reflection.

13.06.2019 - Governments Prepare to Respond to Calls for Greater Climate Ambition at Bonn Conference
UN Climate Change News, Bonn, 13 June 2019 – Set at the mid-point of a crucial year during which accelerated global climate action is both urgent and essential, governments are meeting in Bonn from June 17-27 June to make progress on several items central to climate change negotiations.

07.06.2019 - UN Climate Change Annual Report Demonstrates Growing Climate Action
UN Climate Change News, 7 June, Bonn – UN Climate Change today launched its Annual Report, highlighting the progress made on tackling climate change in 2018 and the ways in which the international community can raise ambition and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

04.06.2019 - Clean Air is a Human Right - UN Special Rapporteur
UN Climate Change News, 4 June 2019 – 5 June is World Environment Day, which this year has a focus on air pollution.

03.06.2019 - Carbon Markets that Put a Price on Carbon are Crucial for Climate Action
Today, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa spoke at the high-level conference on international carbon markets organized by the European Commission.

20.03.2019 - Africa Climate Week Signals Continent’s Huge Investment Opportunity
The high-level segment of the Africa Climate Week in Accra, Ghana, got firmly underway this morning with the official opening ceremony at the capital’s Convention Center.

15.03.2019 - UN Deputy Chief: Africa Needs the Chance to Grow Green
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed has called for Africa to be "at the center" of the climate action agenda, and for increased finance to the region to ensure that Africa can grow its economy in a sustainable way. It was at the third instalment of the One Planet Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, a meeting convened by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Interim President of the World Bank Group, Kristalina Georgieva, and herself.

13.03.2019 - Ambitious new plans to scale up climate action in Africa include $22.5bn in new finance
The World Bank Group today made several announcements to scale up support for both climate adaptation and mitigation in Africa during the third One Planet Summit. The summit is being convened by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Interim President of the World Bank Group, Kristalina Georgieva, and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed.

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