Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative world. They emphasize that immediate action is crucial to address our climate emergency, presenting this as our final, defining choice.

Figueres, a Costa Rican diplomat with 35 years of experience, served as Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from July 2010. Her extensive background highlights the urgency of this pivotal moment.

Source: The RSA, March 4, 2020.

Amid escalating climate emergencies and humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, this program, recorded at COP28, critically examines the global transition to clean energy. It addresses challenges and

Amid escalating climate emergencies and humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, this program, recorded at COP28, critically examines the global transition to clean energy. It addresses challenges and controversies, echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres's dire warnings and the backdrop of geopolitical conflicts.

The discussion focuses on frontline activists, the needs of island nations, and international leadership in clean energy. Hosted by Raya Salter, with music by David Fesliyan and edited by Michael Barba.

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The Green Growth Summit 2022 will convene Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministers, MEPs, and business leaders to address the critical crossroads of climate action and energy security.

The Green Growth Summit 2022 will convene Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministers, MEPs, and business leaders to address the critical crossroads of climate action and energy security. Discussions will focus on delivering the 'Fit for 55 Package' and REPowerEU Plan, while enhancing the EU's international leadership in accelerating the global energy transition. The event will also mark the launch of CLG Europe’s flagship report on successfully delivering the European Green Deal.

Key participants include federal ministers from Austria and Germany, state secretaries from Finland, EU ambassadors, European Parliament committee chairs, and directors from DG CLIMA, UN Global Compact, WWF, and various industry leaders.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event focused on governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event focused on governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, participated as a panelist.

Research into these techniques is ongoing, discussed within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role. None are ready at scale, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.

Learn more at https://www.c2g2.net/marine

Achieving net-zero emissions demands more than just renewable energy; it requires fixing the economy to fix the climate. This episode explores the interconnected solutions to the climate crisis

Achieving net-zero emissions demands more than just renewable energy; it requires fixing the economy to fix the climate. This episode explores the interconnected solutions to the climate crisis and how businesses can make and measure progress.

Featured speakers include Christiana Figueres (Global Optimism), Erin Billman (Science-Based Targets Network), and Charles Redfield (Walmart US).

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The event featured welcoming speeches from senior officials of FAO, ADB, IFAD, and the Thailand MOAC Secretary General. This was followed by an expert panel discussion with representatives from

The event featured welcoming speeches from senior officials of FAO, ADB, IFAD, and the Thailand MOAC Secretary General. This was followed by an expert panel discussion with representatives from Viet Nam, Saudi Arabia, and Africa (Kuza Ltd), highlighting the [Digital Villages Initiative](https://www.fao.org/digital-villages-initiative/en).

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The Codex Secretary offers vital guidance for dairy truck drivers on preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in milk. Learn about their role in ensuring milk safety and key farm practices

The Codex Secretary offers vital guidance for dairy truck drivers on preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in milk. Learn about their role in ensuring milk safety and key farm practices to observe.

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ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin delivered the opening remarks.

These were presented at the WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024.

The official hashtag for the event is

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin delivered the opening remarks.

These were presented at the WSIS +20 FORUM HIGH-LEVEL EVENT 2024.

The official hashtag for the event is #wsis.

The panel "Indigenous Women From Brazil on the Path to COP30" was held on June 28, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the

The panel "Indigenous Women From Brazil on the Path to COP30" was held on June 28, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, this session featured prominent Indigenous women leaders from Brazil, including Secretary Puyr Tembé, Federal Deputy Célia Xakriabá, Jozileia Kaingang, and Watatakalu Yawalapiti, many affiliated with ANMIGA.

This virtual Assembly united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders from 50 countries, showcasing diverse strategies to accelerate a just and healthy world. Resources from the panel and Assembly are available here. Learn more about the event here.

Deemah AlYahya, Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization, was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, this

Deemah AlYahya, Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization, was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, this event commemorated two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society established a global framework for digital cooperation. Its aim is to build inclusive, people-centric information societies.