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IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’
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IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’

UN scientists on Monday delivered a stark warning about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, saying that ecosystem collapse, species extinction, deadly heatwaves and floods are…

28 February 2022 · 8 min read

Pandemic recovery must put people first: UN Secretary-General
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Pandemic recovery must put people first: UN Secretary-General

People must be at the heart of post-pandemic recovery, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a global meeting that opened on Tuesday to examine the economic and social impact of the…

22 February 2022 · 3 min read

Meeting commitments, requires UN to work in ‘lockstep’ with parliamentarians
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The UN wants to work in ‘lockstep’ with parliamentarians

Global commitments on implementing multilateral agreements were front and centre on Thursday, as the General Assembly President co-hosted hundreds of Parliamentarians from around the world – the largest in-person gathering…

17 February 2022 · 4 min read

‘Historic expansion’ of joint UN fund to boost sustainable development 
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‘Historic expansion’ of joint UN fund to boost sustainable development 

The UN Joint SDG Fund announced on Monday an additional $54.5 million in investments for projects across five countries, to try and get the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track. 

14 February 2022 · 3 min read

World must ‘change track’ to protect oceans from climate crisis: Guterres
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World must ‘change track’ to protect oceans from climate crisis: Guterres

The planet is facing the triple crises of climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres told the One Ocean Summit on Friday, warning that “the ocean shoulders much…

11 February 2022 · 3 min read

Not a moment to lose, in race to meet Sustainable Development Goals: Guterres
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Not a moment to lose, in race to meet Sustainable Development Goals: Guterres

The President of the UN General Assembly convened the first system-wide meeting on Thursday, dedicated to galvanizing action towards implementing the ground-breaking blueprint, known as Our Common Agenda, launched last…

10 February 2022 · 5 min read

Cyberbullying a top concern on Safer Internet Day
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Cyberbullying a top concern on Safer Internet Day

With more children and young people spending time online, cyberbullying is the top concern for their safety when using the internet, according to a survey carried about by the International…

8 February 2022 · 3 min read

In an anxious world, time to redefine progress: new UN report
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In an anxious world, time to redefine progress: new UN report

People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, according to new data and analysis…

8 February 2022 · 3 min read

COVID’s pushed us ‘further off course’ from Global Goals: Mohammed
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COVID’s pushed us ‘further off course’ from Global Goals: Mohammed

The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is worsening, the deputy UN chief told a new coordination meeting of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on…

3 February 2022 · 4 min read

FAO launches 8 million plan to avert hunger crisis in Horn of Africa
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FAO launches $138 million plan to avert hunger crisis in Horn of Africa

More than $138 million is needed to assist rural communities affected by extended drought in the Horn of Africa, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Monday, launching…

17 January 2022 · 4 min read