Middle East and North Africa region taking action to combat climate change
Aware of their vulnerabilities to the impacts of climate change, countries in the MENA region have begun taking action to confront it.
Secretary-General’s remarks to the High-Level COP22 Segment
"I call on developed countries to honour their commitment to mobilize climate finance," Mr. Ban said.
Secretary-General’s remarks to the press at COP22
"I will never cease, even after my retirement, to work with the United Nations and my colleagues, and world leaders to make sure that this climate change agreement is in full implementation," Ban said.
PHOTOS: COP22 Week 1 Highlights
Climate change progress requires thoughtful actions as well as creativity! Check out some behind-the-scenes photos from the UN climate conference in Marrakech.
Cities striving to play key role in implementing Paris Agreement
The Global Climate Action day on Cities and Human Settlements at COP22 showcased the potential of local action, focusing on resilience and building efficiency.
Civil society vital to drive momentum on Paris Agreement targets
Cities and NGOs have a crucial role to play in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change, ¡®Climate Champions¡¯ Laurence Tubiana and Hakima El Hait¨¦ said.
UN calls for strong climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force
Meeting with civil society representatives, the Secretary-General said, ¡°I ask each and every one of you to keep up the fight. Hold governments accountable and press for action.¡±
Ban Ki-moon¡¯s remarks at 4 November press stakeout
The Secretary-General held a press stakeout on the day of the entry-into-force of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Ban Ki-moon’s remarks at 4 November civil society meeting
Read the Secretary-General's opening remarks at his meeting with civil society organizations to commemorate entry-into-force of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Op-ed: Paris Agreement enters into force ¨C celebration and reality check
This is a moment to celebrate. It is also a moment to look ahead with sober assessment and renewed will over the task ahead.
Report: World must cut further 25% from predicted 2030 emissions
UN Environment's Emissions Gap report finds that 2030 emissions are expected to reach levels far above that needed to have a chance of limiting global warming to 2 degrees C this century.
Media advisory: Paris Agreement entry into force event
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will invite representatives of civil society groups to a conversation with him at the UN Headquarters.
Paris Climate Agreement to enter into force on 4 November
¡°This is a momentous occasion,¡± said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as the latest instruments of ratification were accepted in deposit. ¡°What once seemed unthinkable, is now unstoppable.
Ban ‘very pleased’ by action to allow EU Member States to join Paris Agreement
"Today¡¯s action enables the European Union, and EU Member States to deposit their ratification instruments as soon as possible," Ban said.