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Simon Stiell

June 13, 2026

Climate Action Agenda: COP31 sets 35% global electrification goal by 2035

“Accelerating the energy transition will ease shocks to our energy systems, better protect our economies and households from high costs,” Mr Bowen said.

COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum
June 13, 2026

Nigeria recommits to climate action, sustainable development

The NCCC director-general reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the effective implementation of its NDC 3.0

Tenioye Majekodunmi and Simon Stiell
June 8, 2026

UN climate agency warns of extreme heat during 2026 FIFA World Cup

It said around one in four matches was expected to be played in dangerous heat.

2026 FIFA World Cup
November 10, 2025

Accept outcomes of COP30, UN tells Nigeria, other countries

‎COP30, the Conference of the Parties, is an annual gathering of countries to negotiate and make decisions on climate change.

COP30
October 22, 2025

COP30: UN climate chief urges countries to deliver on climate finance

UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell has urged countries to deliver a rapid surge in climate finance ahead of COP30 to address the impact of climate change.

Simon Stiell
September 23, 2025

Investment in renewable energy increases ten-fold

“Climate disasters are hitting every economy and society harder each year. So we need to step it up fast,” said Mr Stiell.

Simon Stiell
November 11, 2024

COP29: UN’s Simon Stiell harps on cooperation to address climate crisis

Mr Stiell demonstrated the need for countries to collaborate while working earnestly towards newer ways of realising climate finance.

Simon Stiell
November 30, 2023

COP28 opens in Dubai as experts call for speedy action against climate crisis

Dr Sultan Al Jaber of the UAE, who is the COP28 president, said there was no time to waste.

COP28 session in Dubai (Credit: COP29)
November 7, 2022

COP27 to focus on implementing Paris agreement

COP27 opened on Sunday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, aiming to ensure full implementation of the Paris Agreement.

COP27
November 6, 2022

COP 27: UN charges nations to work on averting climate crisis

The UN Climate Change executive secretary urged governments to focus on three critical areas at COP27.

COP 27 and Simon Stiell