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ICFJ offers scholarships for data journalism training program [Worldwide]
With funding from the Scripps Howard Foundation, ICFJ is offering full scholarships for international applicants to the University of Maryland’s (UMD) elite Howard Center Data Journalism Training Program.
Strengthening governance will be critical to reach international climate ambition
With summer in full swing, the clock is ticking for governments to finalise their NDC 3.0 submissions before COP30 later this year. At London Climate Action Week, the Bonn intersessionals, and beyond, a clear message has emerged: the next round of nationally determined contributions needs to be investable, implementable, and enforceable to make them impactful. The challenge now lies in how to translate that ambition into practice.
London Climate Action Week 2025: from local action to global impact
In less than a week London Climate Action Week begins, a key moment in the global climate calendar. Starting this Saturday, 21 June, and running through to 29 June, the city will come alive with over 700 inspiring events driving climate action across London and internationally.
A COP30 roadmap to inaction or ambition on climate finance?
If it lets wealthy countries off the hook, the “Baku-to-Belém” roadmap risks entrenching climate injustice and increasing debt burdens in the Global South
The global plastics treaty must move forward, with or without the US
While the Trump administration sides with the petrochemical industry, it is time for ordinary people to speak up about plastic pollution
Africa Prepares to Host Second Climate Summit in Addis Ababa
Africa's Climate Priorities to Drive Global Agenda at Upcoming Summit
A Greener Future for Africa: The Green Jobs Pavilion at ACS2
Jacob's Ladder Africa to Host Green Jobs and Skills Pavilion at Second Africa Climate Summit
New UNFCCC Guide Pushes for Gender-Transformative Climate Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BONN, GERMANY — The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has released a new guide aimed at helping countries move beyond simply recognizing gender differences to actively embedding gender equality into their national climate strategies. The “Technical Guide on Integrating Gender into NDCs and LT-LEDS” highlights that integrating gender is not just a matter of fairness, but a strategic move to boost climate ambition, resilience, and overall effectiveness.
Uganda Red Cross Society Fortifies Migration Response Strategy in Joint Workshop
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is intensifying its efforts to enhance its support for migrants and refugees, as participants entered the second day of the Migration Capability Assessment Workshop in Kampala.
Registration Open for Marine Carbon Removal Workshop in Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya – Registration is now open for a specialized workshop focused on “Catalyzing Capacity for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR),” set to take place in Mombasa on October 4, 2025.
African Group of Negotiators Seeks Methane Experts to Combat Climate Change
NAIROBI – The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) has issued a continental call to action, seeking to build a robust database of African experts in methane emissions. The initiative aims to address a significant knowledge gap on the continent and strengthen Africa’s capacity to combat climate change.
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) Announces Advanced Preparations for a Landmark Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) Announces Advanced Preparations for a Landmark Summit
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 (𝗔𝗖𝗦𝟮) 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟬𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗔𝗧
This decision for extending the decision comes after a number of requests for the extention after being closed yesterday. The decision is among the commitments of the government of Ethiopia to ensure an inclusive Summit.
How will the second African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa advance a unified African position?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — September 2, 2025
COP30 Must Deliver for Africa A Call to Action by UN and Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA – In a powerful joint statement, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell and Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development, H.E. Dr. Fitsum Assefa, today called on the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) to send a clear and unequivocal message: the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) must deliver ambitious, on-the-ground results for African nations.
ACCRCC Statement on the Draft Addis Ababa Declaration from the Second Africa Climate Summit
The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC), representing grassroots communities across Africa, has reviewed the Draft Addis Ababa Declaration adopted at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2).
Addis Ababa Declaration Puts Africa at the Forefront of Global Climate Action
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) concluded on September 11, 2025, with a powerful message: Africa is a leader in global climate solutions, not a victim of climate change.
IPCC Working Group I Vice-Chair Sonia Seneviratne to receive prestigious German Environmental Award for excellent innovative climate research
Prof. Dr. Sonia Isabelle Seneviratne, Vice-Chair of the IPCC Working Group I and a professor at ETH Zürich, is this year’s co-laureate of the prestigious German Environmental Award presented by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU). The DBU award is among the most notable in Europe and comes with a €500,000 purse, which this year will be split with the other co-laureate – the management duo Lars Baumgürtel and Birgitt Bendiek being awarded for circular business model.
Climate Mobility Summit Session VII: Preserving Heritage – Culture Amidst Sea-Level Rise
Register Now Climate Mobility Summit 2025: Expression of Interest 24-26 September 2025 | 8:00 am – 7:00 pm | Scandinavia House, New York City & Online The Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) welcomes you to express your interest in the 3rd Climate Mobility Summit (CMS) during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week by completing this form. The Summit will be held on 24-26 September from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (ET) at Volvo Hall, Scandinavia House in New York City.
Country Technical Senior Specialist – Food Security
Introduction The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is an integrated set of activities funded by the United States Government (USG) and is intended to provide timely, accurate, evidence-based, and transparent food insecurity early warning information and analysis. Created in 1985 in response to famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides global coverage of acute food insecurity.
The Independent Climate 100 List 2025: Honoring Global Climate Leaders
The grip of the climate crisis is tightening, with records continuing to tumble as the world heats up and the natural world suffers increasing harm.
New York Climate Week: A Turning Point for Global Climate Ambition
Conference Producer 11 September 2025 As New York Climate Week 2025 approaches, global finance faces a defining moment: turn climate risks into opportunities by accelerating capital toward resilience, adaptation, and a just transition worldwide.
Global Center on Adaptation Relocates to Kenya After Netherlands Withdraws Funding
The Dutch government is expected to pull the plug on Rotterdam’s Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), an international climate change research facility, because of concerns about its close ties to Kenya’s autocratic president William Ruto.
Uganda Opens Call for Side Events at COP30 Pavilion in Brazil
Table of Contents Thematic Focus Areas Submission Guidelines Contact Information Uganda’s Climate Vision Strategic Significance
Uganda Secures $31 Million in Landmark Climate Payment from Green Climate Fund
kampala, Uganda – October 31, 2025 Uganda has received a historic US$31 million results-based payment from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in recognition of its measurable reductions in deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. This marks the first-ever GCF results-based payment awarded to an African country, positioning Uganda as a continental leader in climate-smart forestry and sustainable land management.
Transcript of opening remarks of UN Climate Change Executive Secretary at COP30 opening press conference today
Below is a transcript of remarks from UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell during a press conference with COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago on Monday 10 November 2025 during the opening day of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to COP30.
COP30 Opens in Belém: A Global Rally for Accelerated Climate Action
Climate change
Update to NDC Synthesis Report shows the emissions curve is being bent downwards – but urgent acceleration still needed
UN Climate Change News, 11 November 2025 – An update to key findings of UN Climate Change’s 2025 NDC Synthesis Report shows that the global emissions curve is beginning to bend downwards.
The Global Mutirão Begins: Lula’s Call for Truth and Unity at COP30
The COP30 Leaders’ Summit opened today in Belém, Brazil, with a resonant message from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who reminded the world that this moment marks a symbolic return to the birthplace of global climate diplomacy.
Delivering Climate finance: Progress and outcomes of the work of the Standing Committee on Finance
Organized by: UNFCCC, Means of Implementation Division
Visualising Climate 2026
The first global conference dedicated to how data visualisation can transform public understanding of our changing planet and support informed decision-making in the face of climate challenges.
Kenya Opens Call for Exhibits at 11th Our Ocean Conference
Kenya has launched a call for exhibition proposals for the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11), set to take place in Nairobi from 16–18 June 2026.