Climate and Environmental Action in the Francophone world -Innovative solutions for more inclusive Decisions-making Processes and Access to Climate Finance (HLPF 2024 Side Event).

Climate and Environmental Action in the Francophone world: Innovative solutions for more inclusive Decisions-making Processes and Access to

The event will feature contributions from representatives of the Francophonie Institute for Sustainable Development (IFDD), member states and international partner organizations. It will provide an opportunity to present the innovative tools and mechanisms developed by La Francophonie.

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Special address on climate action by the United Nations Secretary-General.

“Now is the time to mobilise. Now is the time to act. Now is the time to deliver. This is our moment of truth.”

A Moment of Truth: Special Address on Climate Action by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (American Museum of Natural Histor

In a special World Environment Day address, UN Secretary-General António Guterres renews his call for urgent Climate Action.

From forests to drylands to farmlands, humanity’s existence depends on ecosystems.

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Yet, they are reaching a tipping point – and it is up to all of us to restore our land & soil.

Wednesday June 5th is World Environment Day. UN Environment Programme

World Environment Day

Join #GenerationRestoration and millions around the globe to take action to restore our land & soil!

“Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024. The theme will focus on land restoration among others to address the triple planetary crisis: the crisis of climate change, the crisis of nature and biodiversity loss, and the crisis of pollution and waste.

Restore land, halt desertification and combat drought.

7 ways to restore land, halt desertification and combat drought. “Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Reflect on Land degradation.

2 Million hectares of land are degraded globally. “Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Generate finance for restoration.

Doubling investments in nature-based solutions is necessary to meet environmental goals, sustainable practices accross all sectors are key for ecological health

Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Restore freshwater ecosystems.

Freshwater bodies sustain billions and protect against extreme weather; Enhancements in water quality and restoration of rivers and wetlands are essential.“ Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Save the soil.

Healthy soil is a critical carbon sink and vital for producing 95% of our food. Support for orgnic farming can maintain productive and fertile land “Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Make agriculture sustainable.

Investments in regenerative farming can increase food production while protecting ecosystems, offering a sustainable path for agriculture

“Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Renew coastal and marine areas.

Marine biodiversity supports over 3 billion people. Restoration efforts for mangroves and coral reefs are necessary to preserve ocean health

Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Dea millennials, when you were born, plut was still a planet, now let’s make sure earth stays one.

No matter when you were born, there is no debate when it comes to the benefits of restoring degraded land for current and future generations.

Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Protect the pollinators.

Pollinators such as bees and bats are essential for food crops. Reductions in pollution and conservation of habitats are crucial to ensure their survival “Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

Bring nature back to cities.

Urban areas can integrate nature to enhance livability. Investments in urban forests, green roofs, and the preservation of bodies can enrich urban environments.

“Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.” World Environment Day 2024.

We are the generation that can make peace with land.

We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils.

Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Land restoration is a key pillar of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world, which is critical to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Farmer’s family pictured a maize field in Zimbabwe compared to current drought.

Farmer’s family pictured on the left next to their 2022-2023 maize field in Marondera, Zimbabwe compared to current 2024 conditions on the right.

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is teaming up with ReliefWeb to share its latest analyses, data, and resources related to the world’s most pressing food emergencies. FEWS NET’s latest reporting on global food security is available via ReliefWeb updates. For the past 20 years, FEWS NET scientists have embarked on annual crop tours to visit farmers in areas highly dependent on…

Closing Plenary meeting of the sixth session of the Environment Assembly.

Closing Plenary - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

At the closing plenary meeting, on the 1 March 2024, the Environment Assembly will: - consider the credentials of the representatives in attendance on the basis of a report from the Bureau of the Assembly - consider the report of the committee of the whole - take action on a draft ministerial declaration and draft resolutions and decisions, including on the provisional agenda and dates of the next session - elect the UNEA-7 Bureau - adopt the draft report of the proceedings of UNEA-6, which is to be finalized after the session by the Rapporteur.

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Sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)

Closing Press Conference - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Closing Press Conference - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

30-45 minute press conference with the UNEP Executive Director, UNEA President and others with accredited international media (TBC) to brief media on outcomes of UNEA-6.

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Global Resource Outlook launch - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Global Resource Outlook launch - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

Press event for the launch of the Global Resources Outlook 2024 at the 6th United Nations Environment Programme Assembly (UNEA-6).

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Leadership Dialogue Three - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Leadership Dialogue Three - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

Alive and kicking: Environmental multilateralism is a beacon of hope but is it delivering fast enough?

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Leadership Dialogue Two - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Leadership Dialogue Two - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

Show me the money: Can the global financial system really tackle climate change, nature loss and pollution?

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Leadership Dialogue One - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Super-highway or still in slow-motion: Are science, data and digitalization really speeding our transition to a sustainable future?

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Leadership Dialogue One - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

Press Briefing by the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Climate Change - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Press Briefing: Dennis Francis (PGA) on Climate Change - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

The President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, speaking to the press on climate and human rights at the UNEA-6 conference.

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Inclusive Multilateralism Fit for Timely and at Scale Delivery on Climate, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution – the Central Role of Major Groups and Stakeholders.

High-Level Segment & National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

Statements may be delivered by representatives of Member States speaking on behalf of a group of States or speaking in their national capacity, and time permitting, by members of the specialized agencies, the specialized agencies, the United Nations bodies, accredited intergovernmental organizations and the regional economic integration organizations as well as accredited non-governmental organizations and the major groups and stakeholders.

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Multi-stakeholder Dialogue - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Multi-stakeholder Dialogue - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

The theme of the Multi-stakeholder dialogue at UNEA-6 is "Inclusive Multilateralism Fit for Timely and at Scale Delivery on Climate, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution – the Central Role of Major Groups and Stakeholders“.

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National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

Statements may be delivered by representatives of Member States speaking on behalf of a group of States or speaking in their national capacity, and time permitting, by members of the specialized agencies, the specialized agencies, the United Nations bodies, accredited intergovernmental organizations and the regional economic integration organizations as well as accredited non-governmental organizations and the major groups and stakeholders.

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Read the National statement!

High-level segment opening plenary and National Statements.

High-Level Segment & National Statements - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

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Opening of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements day - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly.

Opening of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements day - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

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Multilateral environmental agreement - Sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) . UN Web TV - UN Environment Programme

UEF - UNEP Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements

Strengthening cooperation between UNEA, UNEP and MEAs to enhance effective implementation at the national level including through means of implementation.

MEAs High-level Dialogue Two - Sixth Session of the UN Environment Assembly

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