During the high-level debate in the UN General Assembly, more than 80 per cent of world leaders mentioned climate change in their speeches: an indication of the “urgency” of this issue.
That’s according to the man overseeing the UN body in which all 193 member states have equal representation.
Ensuring that the poor, excluded and marginalized are included in climate talks is one way women leaders can guarantee these discussions are inclusive.
That’s the opinion of the deputy director of UN-Habitat, the UN agency that’s leading the push for adequate housing for all.
Dr Aisa Kirabo Kacyira is in Bonn this week for the latest global conference on climate change, known as COP23.
As the impact of climate change worsens around the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the global community to redouble efforts to help countries respond to climate shocks, especially the most vulnerable.
Profitable and environmentally-friendly solutions already exist that can help to reduce global warming, and they need to be implemented as a matter of urgency by the international community.
That’s the message from solar plane explorer Bertrand Piccard, who’s been taking part in an electric car rally outside the UN in Geneva.
