INTERVIEW: 'We are in a very fortunate situation since the Paris Agreement was adopted' - UNFCCC Executive Secretary

Apr 01, 2017, at 01:22 pm

New York, Apr 1(Just Earth News): The Paris Agreement on climate change remains a momentous diplomatic success, universally supported by all countries when it was adopted in 2015 at a United Nations conference, and as of on Friday, it has been ratified by 141 nations, surpassing the threshold for its entry into force.

MARRAKECH: Civil society vital to drive momentum on Paris Agreement targets, say ‘Climate Champions’

Nov 09, 2016, at 01:38 pm

New York, Nov 9 (Just Earth News): Beyond the work of governments, other stakeholders such as businesses, cities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have a crucial role to play in implementing the Paris Agreement on climate change, ‘Climate Champions’ Laurence Tubiana and Hakima El Haité said on Tuesday in Marrakech, where the United Nations conference known as ‘COP 22’ is under way.

MARRAKECH: UN climate conference to continue momentum after Paris Agreement comes into force

Nov 07, 2016, at 12:47 pm

New York, Nov 7 (Just Earth News): Three days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement, the Marrakesh Conference, which begins Monday, 7 November, in Morocco, will give United Nations Member States and the world the opportunity to maintain momentum on climate action and continue strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change.

On historic day for climate action, Ban urges sustained momentum for better, safer future

Nov 05, 2016, at 04:44 am

New York, Nov 4 (Just Earth News): As the Paris Agreement on climate change enters into force, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for the same determination going forward to implement the Agreement as well as to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

UN chief urges European Parliament to approve process on Paris Agreement ratification

Oct 05, 2016, at 04:55 am

New York, Oct 4(Just Earth News): Addressing the plenary of the European Parliament, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday called its members to approve a speedy ratification by the European Union (EU) of the Paris Agreement on climate change and to help lead the world to a better future.

Milestone events at UN to kick-start action on new sustainability goals, climate pact

Apr 21, 2016, at 01:20 pm

New York, Apr 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In a watershed moment for international cooperation, global political, business and civil society leaders are headed to New York where they will pledge fast action on the new United Nations sustainable development agenda and the landmark Paris climate agreement, to build on momentum from 2015 to create a better future for people and the planet.