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2019 has been a huge year for global discussion and momentum on climate; the climate emergency and the unprecedented youth demands for action captured headlines, but that’s not all. See a recap of the 's most read stories.

We are on the brink of missing the opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5°C. We need to close the â€˜commitment’ gap between what we say we will do and what we need to do to prevent dangerous levels of climate change. Governments cannot afford to wait. People and families cannot afford to wait. Economies must shift to a decarbonization pathway now. Find out more in this .

This report by conducts a rigorous assessment of the contribution of material efficiency to greenhouse gas abatement strategies. It shows that increasing material efficiency is a key opportunity to achieve the aspirations of the .

Find out why .

is a forward-looking prize designed to breathe life into the ambitions of brilliant young environmentalists.

Photo portrait of Aidan Gallagher holding a glass globe in his hand.

is  Goodwill Ambassador for North America, focusing on youth outreach. At only 14, Aidan became the ever to be designated in the UN system. Aidan is an actor, singer-musician and environmental activist starring in Netflix’s highly rated series The Umbrella Academy. Join Aidan and #ActNow in the lead up to the Youth Climate Summit (21 September) and the UN Climate Action Summit (23 September) by sending a message to world leaders that you want climate action now! !

This year’s and award will be held during the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly Week on 26 September, in New York.

Mangroves: a Super Solution | UN Environment

Mangroves are an amazing Super Solution, they are effective carbon sinks, storing four times more CO2 than rainforests.