Why UNICEF wants to raise $255 million this year for eastern, southern Africa
The additional funds will support children with adequate, life-saving nutrition services
Sudan conflict fallout: Over 1,200 children have died in country amid healthcare crisis, says UN
Children died from suspected measles and malnutrition; those under five account for over three-quarters of all deaths
Least developed countries need help to overcome COVID-19-induced economic setback: UNCTAD
Boosting productive capacities biggest hope for LDC to cushion COVID-19 impacts
UNPFII calls for inclusion of indigenous people in socio-economic development, conservation of environment
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues also demanded inclusion in preserving culture & languages
Almost 60% of Africa’s low-income countries in debt distress: UNCTAD
Ghana and Tunisia are in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency loans
UN meet begins over treaty to govern use of high seas
Fifth round of negotiations for international legal treaty to protect marine biodiversity beyond jurisdiction of countries
Combating forest fires in focus on Day 1 of UN forum; India shares revised National Forest Policy
About 100 million hectares of forest or 3% of world’s total forest area affected by fires each year
World leaders must prioritise implementation of sustainable development goals
Thirty per cent of the SDGs are worse now than eight years ago
China’s climate change record: Beijing tends to meet its targets, but sets the bar too low
Glasgow may have been the crossroad where China and the rest of the world chose a more sustainable path.
Montreal Protocol leads to healing of Earth’s ozone layer hole
This achievement is majorly due to the Montreal Protocol of 1987 that regulates the consumption and production of nearly 100 human-made chemicals
Across Africa, water conflict threatens security, health and the environment
Once conflicts escalate, they are hard to resolve and can have a negative impact on water security, creating vicious cycles of conflict
Poverty and inequality a threat to urban poor: UN report
Multidimensionality of urban poverty and inequality should be at the centre of interventions to create an inclusive and equitable urban future …
How to fight deseritification: Here’s what the 15th COP to UNCCD agreed on
UNCCD COP15 adopts 38 decisions, including on tenure, migration and gender, that highlight the role of land in addressing multiple crises
Russia blocks UN resolution on climate change fearing unwarranted western intervention
On Monday, India voted ‘no’ as well, while China abstained from voting
UNFF: Countries adopt declaration on forest protection, emphasise on adopting technology for monitoring
The resolution paves the path for strengthening the International Arrangement on Forests, says UNFF19 Chair
Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO
Report finds weak governance, law enforcement biggest stumbling blocks
WHO, Unicef target to avoid 50 million vaccine-preventable infections this decade
UN and other agencies launch new programme that aims to ensure immunisation benefits are shared equitably by humanity
Big mistake for countries to think COVID-19 danger has passed: WHO chief
At least 10% population of all countries should be vaccinated by September-end, WHO Director-General Tedros said at closing ceremony of 74th&…
Humanity produced 62 billion kg of e-waste in 2022. In 2030, that number will be 82 billion kg: UN
Easiest solution for all e-waste issues is still not to generate any e-waste in the first place, urges report
Nearly 282 million people in Africa were undernourished in 2022: UN
Approximately one billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021
Reform, restitution, justice: UN report suggests host of measures to protect indigenous rights
Denying indigenous peoples their rights self-defeating: UN Report
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: Expert outlines a way forward
Africa needs to advocate more aggressively for its own interests
234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write upcoming IPCC climate report. Here’s what you need to know
The report, first of 4 that make up the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, looks at the physical science behind climate change. It will …
Cyclone Mocha largely spares Bangladesh but not Myanmar; detailed damage not known yet
Rohingya refugees around Cox’s Bazar saved; but not those in camps of Sittwe city
Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?
Researchers and environmentalists consider synthetic biology or synbio as a potential tool to preserve biodiversity and restore the natural ecosystem