Africa Eyes Leading Role in Future Climate Economy
At the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders push for African-led renewable energy, climate adaptation and green growth as keys to the future climate economy.
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China Allocates ÂĄ940M for Flood-Hit Regions Relief
China allocates 940 million yuan to support flood-hit regions, funding crop replanting and farm repairs in Fujian, Guangdong, Xinjiang and Gansu.
How Chicago’s Green Makeover Is Cooling Its Concrete Jungle
Chicago’s new green roofs, tree-lined corridors and pocket parks are cooling the city’s concrete sprawl and creating vibrant community spaces.
World Lake Day: Honoring Earth’s Fragile, Majestic Lakes
On August 27, the first World Lake Day spotlights lakes
home to 90% of surface freshwater, climate regulators and cultural icons. Join us in exploring their fragility and majesty across the Chinese mainland and beyond.
UN@80: Vlogger Robbie Swain’s Call for Ocean Conservation
At UN@80, vlogger Robbie Swain urges global action on ocean conservation—vital for climate regulation, biodiversity and human livelihoods, calling on young leaders worldwide.
Tidal Guardians: Symphony of Life in Mangrove Forests
Discover how Zhanjiang’s mangroves on the Chinese mainland act as tidal guardians, boosting biodiversity, storing carbon, and safeguarding coasts in a vibrant symphony of life.
Chinese Mainland Speeds Up Green Transition with Renewable Energy Surge
The Chinese mainland cut coal’s energy share from 56.8% to 53.2% in 2024 as non-fossil fuels rose to 19.8%. Renewables now account for 59.2% of capacity, leading global growth.
UN at 80: Earth’s Disasters Speak a Universal Language
At 80, the UN highlights how global disasters—from Japan’s 2011 tsunami to a Kamchatka quake—remind us that Earth’s warnings transcend borders and demand united resilience action.
SCO Green Belt: Regional Climate Champions in Low-Carbon Action
SCO members forge low-carbon pathways through the 2021 Green Belt Program and 2022 climate statement, with salinization control and windbreak forests leading the charge.
China’s Changing Landscapes: Resilience, Renewal & the UN Mission
From shrinking glaciers on Amne Machin to desert greening and mountain tourism, five Chinese landscape stories illustrate resilience, renewal and the UN’s environmental mission.