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UN: Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/information-integrityGlobal Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change
The Brazilian government, the United Nations and UNESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying and derailing climate action.
The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change aims to boost support for urgent climate action at a time when scientists are warning that the world is running out of time.
Announced at the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024, the Initiative is a dedicated multilateral collaboration among States and international organizations to fund research and action promoting information integrity on climate issues.
Aiming to expand the scope and breadth of research into climate disinformation and its impacts, the effort will gather evidence from around the world to inform and bolster strategic action, advocacy and communications.
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The Brazilian government, the United Nations and UNESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying and derailing climate action.
“We must also take on climate disinformation. Together with Brazil and UNESCO, the United Nations is launching the Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change. We will work with researchers and partners to strengthen action against climate disinformation."
– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
The Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change aims to boost support for urgent climate action at a time when scientists are warning that the world is running out of time.
Announced at the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024, the Initiative is a dedicated multilateral collaboration among States and international organizations to fund research and action promoting information integrity on climate issues.
“This initiative will bring together countries, international organizations, and networks of researchers to support joint efforts to combat disinformation and promote actions in preparation for COP30 in Brazil."
– President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil
Aiming to expand the scope and breadth of research into climate disinformation and its impacts, the effort will gather evidence from around the world to inform and bolster strategic action, advocacy and communications.
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