Christiana Figueres
Christiana Figueres is Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Christiana Figueres is Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Efforts to mitigate climate change tend to focus on engineering a global shift toward renewable energies and restoring the world’s ecological infrastructure. But while these efforts are crucial, they … read more
As officials gather in Addis Ababa this week to identify the best ways to secure the resources needed to maintain the health of our planet and boost its inhabitants’ wellbeing, they would be wise to l… read more
The oceans and the atmosphere are linked in ways that are only just beginning to be fully understood. Like siblings, the sky above us and the waters around us share many similar characteristics – most… read more
This year, the international community will adopt a new global development strategy and negotiate a universal deal to combat climate change. The key to success on both fronts is to bring about a funda… read more
Gender equality is not just the concern of half the world's population; it is a human right that is critical for the future of the planet. Women's rights must be fully integrated into efforts to promo… read more
By aiming for a meaningful, universal agreement that puts the planet on the path toward de-carbonization, world leaders meeting in New York for this month's UN climate summit can help to ensure a safe… read more
