Ambassadors

Realising Africa’s latecomer advantage – empowering a global climate leader in waiting In her role at the WRI, Dr. Susan Chomba leads the Food, Land and Water programs in Africa under the Vital landscapes pillar. Susan is leading the nature track and has contributed to the Food Systems as a whole at the Africa Climate […]

The scorching heat currently engulfing Rome serves as a stark backdrop to our discussions here at the second UN Food Systems Summit. Held within these ancient city walls, this conference is a timely reminder that our actions today will shape the future of our planet and generations yet to come. The science is clear – we need to transform our food system, urgently, to deliver for people and the planet. 

June witnessed incredible progress in the Race to Resilience (RTR). From impactful conversations at London Climate Action Week to innovative initiatives for resilient infrastructure, the continued efforts of global actors are once again proving the race to a sustainable and resilient future is well and truly on.

At the opening of London Climate Action Week, and marking the third anniversary of Race to Zero and the launch of the 5th P Handbook, prominent climate leaders came together to share their visions and strategies for accelerating our race to a net zero, nature positive and resilient world.

Former UN Climate Change High-Level Champions for COP25 and COP26, Gonzalo Munoz and Nigel Topping will join a group of renowned global leaders charged with supporting the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience.

Making good on promises — proving that ambitious targets are for real and are being backed by immediate implementation — is the theme of this year’s Climate Week NYC.

A shift from viewing food waste as a problem to one where it can provide a rich foundation for regenerative farming can fundamentally accelerate restoring land soil health, as well as improve food resilience, argues UN Climate Champion Regenerative Agriculture Fellow, Leah Bessa.

On June 15 and 16, to mark the first anniversary of the Race to Zero, high-level speakers will discuss the transformational shifts in the economy and society that are already taking place today, accelerated by radical, multi-stakeholder collaboration – and what is needed to accelerate the transition to a net-zero world.

The High-Level Climate Champions Nigel Topping and Gonzalo Munoz are delighted to welcome 9 Global Ambassadors With their unique convening power and influence, the Ambassadors will help build awareness of the Champions’ flagship campaigns Race to Zero and Race to Resilience and drive their success on the road to Glasgow and beyond The Ambassadors will […]