On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was created. Every year throughout October, UNA and its 200+ chapters around the country activate in their communities by hosting events centered around a certain global issue. This year, UNA focused on stepping up to confront the defining issue of our time: Climate change. This is our planet and our future.
The United Nations has declared climate change the defining issue of our time. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has repeatedly called on us all to be leaders in the fight against climate change. We agree that it’s time we all commit to immediate climate action.That’s why our theme for UN Day 2019 is “Our Planet. Our Future.”
From Portland and Los Angeles to Boston and St. Louis, our chapters hosted UN Day events to celebrate the UN, our planet, and our future.
The earth is getting warmer… fast. In fact, the past four years were the hottest ever on record. We must support the UN’s climate action priorities and join the global fight against climate change.
From sample social media posts and graphics to a media advisory template and the 2019 Proclamation, our digital toolkit is your go-to hub for UN Day resources. We’ll continue to update the toolkit throughout October, so be sure to refer to it often for more content!
At the 2019 Global Engagement Summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a call-to-action for UNA members and citizens of the world: We must all be local leaders in the fight against climate change. Learn more about the UN’s work on climate.
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