Welcome to the Climate Change Information Network. Also known as CC:iNet, this web portal serves as a clearinghouse for information sources on public information, education and training in the field of climate change. It is designed to help governments, organizations and individuals gain rapid and easy access to ideas, strategies, contacts, experts and materials that can be used to motivate and empower people to take effective action on climate change.

CC:iNet has been established at the request of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Their underlying aim is to support Article 6 of the Convention, which calls on governments to promote education, training and public awareness on climate change. The menu items on the left of this page will guide you through the resources available on the clearinghouse.

Youth in action on climate change: inspirations from around the world

The objective of this new publication by the United Nations Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth and Climate Change is to highlight concrete work young people do to incite their governments and the international community to scale up action on climate change and raise ambition towards a post-2020 climate change regime. It is designed as a tool and a source of inspiration for developing and carrying out projects, initiatives and campaigns to increase awareness of the causes and impacts of climate change, promote sustainable lifestyles and advance green low-carbon development.

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Launch of new publication: "Youth in action on climate change: inspirations from around the world"

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 13:15-14:35
Room Solar, Ministry of the Environment, Bonn, Germany

The United Nations Joint Framework Initiative on Children, Youth and Climate Change is pleased to invite you to attend the launch of an inspiring new publication that shows how young people are taking action on climate change. The publication, Youth in action on climate change: inspirations from around the world, will be launched at the Bonn Climate Change Conference at a side event in Room Solar, Ministry of the Environment, Bonn, Germany, from 13:15 to 14:35 on Tuesday, 11 June 2013. The side event is open to accredited media and all registered conference participants.

Posted on 7 June 2013

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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation E-Learning (CAMEL)

Climate Adaptation and Mitigation E-Learning (CAMEL) is a free, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary multi-media resource for educators developed by the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors of the National Council for Science and the Environment of the United States of America. CAMEL provides over 300 interdisciplinary topic areas and numerous resource types to give the educator the tools they need to teach about climate change causes, consequences, solutions and actions. The educator is able to create courses, textbooks, administer exams and surveys, invite others and collaborate around teaching materials, strategies and assessment.

Posted on 5 June 2013

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Local Climate Solutions for Africa 2013

30 October – 1 November 2013, Dar el Salaam, Tanzania

The biennial Local Climate Solutions for Africa Congress series (LOCS) provides a platform for African local and national governments, scientists, technical experts, development partners, business, industry and civil society to engage on the complex issues and innovative solutions related to urbanisation in Africa through the context of climate change. This year’s Congress, convened by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability in partnership with the host city Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will provide an opportunity to strengthen the sharing of global good practice and locally appropriate solutions and technologies towards accelerated climate action on the ground. Congress themes will include a strong emphasis on local leadership, financing and accelerated integrated action at the local and sub-national level, underpinned by a special focus on integrated planning towards addressing climate resilience in Africa.

Posted on 29 May 2013

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Traditional Knowledge and Climate Science Toolkit

This toolkit provides access to articles, videos and various other resources that will assist indigenous peoples, local communities, policy makers and other stakeholders in accessing research on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Indigenous societies have elaborated coping strategies to deal with unstable environments, and in some cases, are already actively adapting to early climate change impacts. While the transformations due to climate change are expected to be unprecedented, indigenous knowledge and coping strategies provide a crucial foundation for community-based adaptation measures. The toolkit is available in English, French, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese.

Posted on 22 May 2013

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