Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

The targets

13.1

STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE AND ADAPTIVE CAPACITY TO CLIMATE RELATED DISASTERS

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.

13.2

INTEGRATE CLIMATE CHANGE MEASURES INTO POLICIES AND PLANNING

Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.

13.3

BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY TO MEET CLIMATE CHANGE

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.

13.a

IMPLEMENT THE UN FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible.

13.b

PROMOTE MECHANISMS TO RAISE CAPACITY FOR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities.

How can you contribute to this goal

Action 01

Find a Goal 13 charity you want to support

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Action 02

Recycle paper, glass, plastic, metal and old electronics

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Action 03

Compost

Composting food scraps can reduce climate impact while also recycling nutrients.

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Action 04

Choose reusable products

Use an eco-bag for shopping and a reusable water bottle or a cup to reduce your plastic waste.

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Action 05

Buy eco-friendly products

Read the packaging to see if products are produced in an eco-friendly way.

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Action 06

Bike, walk or take public transport

Save the car trips for when you’ve got a big group.

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Action 07

Consume less meat and become vegetarian for one day a week

The meat production industry has a huge impact on the environment.

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Action 08

Reduce your use of paper

Avoid printing and substitute it with electronic devices or carriers. Don’t shop for pets! Visit your local animal shelter and adopt an animal there.

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Action 09

Offset your carbon emissions

You can calculate your carbon footprint and purchase climate credits from Climate Neutral Now.

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Action 10

Stay informed

Follow your local news and stay in touch with the Global Goals online or on social media at @TheGlobalGoals.

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