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UN chief says 'immediate and drastic' emissions cuts needed to avert climate change catastrophe

"You cannot build peace on a burning planet," United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters, stressing that climate change is central to the U.N.'s work because it contributes to geopolitical instability.

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Fifty Years at the Table: What Small Nations Need from the Next UN Secretary-General

VICTORIA, Seychelles, October 28 (IPS) - On 21 September 1976, less than three months after independence, Seychelles took its seat in the General Assembly of the United Nations. We became the 145th member of the Organisation. For a...

Taipei TimesCenter6 days ago

Outbound UN secretary-general hammers climate change issue

The Globe and MailCenter14 days ago

Grynspan expands lead in UN secretary-general race despite controversial late challenger

Fourth-place UAE candidate who has drawn criticism from human rights groups is still seen by many as the favourite

NewsweekCenter3 days ago

UN Secretary-General Contender Backs Reform After Trump Demands

Uganda's candidate for the UN top job Olara Otunnu told Newsweek ending war was "the most important single mandate" of the body.

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Do climate change conferences make a difference?

The world is entering a new reality where climate extremes are the norm That's the stark warning from the UN Secretary General, as nearly two hundred countries meet for the thirty first Conference of the Parties, or COP. When COP...

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Powerful Haitian gang leader writes UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify

One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders has written the U.N. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 are not rated.

Global IssuesLeans left11 days ago

The UN Human Rights Council at 20: Credibility in Question

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay / BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, November 2 (IPS) - On 13 October, Burundi won a second consecutive term on the UN Human Rights Council, the UN’s main human rights body. The CIVICUS Monitor rates civic space in Burundi as...

BBC NewsCenter4 days ago

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens. Increased heat will supercharge extreme weather events, warns UN agency as Cop31 climate summit begins Heat is accumulating in Earth’s...

BBC NewsCenter3 days ago

Violence erupts in Bangladesh as ousted PM's supporters stage protest

The request marks the clearest step by ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to act on her plan to return to Bangladesh in December. The request marks the clearest step by Hasina to act on her plan to return to Bangladesh in...

Foreign PolicyCenter4 days ago

It’s Possible to Fix the United Nations

How to break the deadlock on U.N. Security Council reform.

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Documentary exposing UNRWA corruption, Hamas involvement, screened for United Nations diplomats

“In recent years, the State of Israel has demonstrated that UNRWA has long served as an extended arm of the terrorist organization Hamas,” Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, said.

The New York TimesLeft15 days ago

U.S. Expels Cuban Diplomat After Fiery Showdown at United Nations

Tensions have risen between the United States and Cuba as the Trump administration tries to force the island’s Communist government to make drastic changes.

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200 nations at Cop17 commit to biodiversity goals amid missed opportunities

Nearly 200 nations have struck hard-fought agreements at a UN biodiversity summit, but the outcome was accompanied by disappointment over missed opportunities to address humanity’s destructive toll on nature. Delegates cheered on Friday...

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Why are wealthy countries failing developing nations?

"'Ready? Not: Climate impacts will not wait. Adaptation finance must rise." That's the title of a grim report by the United Nations Environment Programme. It says the world isn't adapting quickly enough to keep pace with the growing...

Times of IndiaCenter3 days ago

India's water management initiatives a model for developing nations: World Bank official

India's water management efforts, such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, are being recognized internationally for their effectiveness. The World Bank highlights India's initiatives, including river restoration and dam safety improvements....

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UN condemns U.S. economic embargo of Cuba though more nations sit out amid Trump push

The U.N. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

PhysCenter9 hours ago

Scientists successfully swap all fish products in aquafeed to boost sustainable fish farming

Global fish production and consumption have hit new heights, according to the United Nations. People worldwide are consuming much more fish per capita, and more than 23 million people now work in the aquaculture industry. That booming...

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Why climate finance remains a recurring flashpoint at UN summits

As climate negotiators meet in Türkiye, the familiar battle over climate finance exposes a deeper divide. While wealthy nations count the money they mobilise, developing countries question how much actually reaches them

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Himalayan Disasters Should Push Faster Climate Action: UN Chief

Simon Stiell Calls For Just Fossil Fuel Transition, Tripling Of Adaptation Finance

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New platform aims to get money moving before disaster strikes

UN agencies on Thursday launched a joint platform at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, that aims to secure access to more than $3 billion in risk financing to protect 75 million people and their livelihoods from climate shocks and natural...

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World leaders begin talks at UN climate conference amid concerns that actions are inadequate, slow

Scientists say global warming is likely to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the preindustrial levels of the early 1800s

The GuardianLeft3 days ago

Cop31 may involve lots of talking about talking – but there are wins to be had

In this week’s newsletter: what to expect of the next two weeks at the critical UN climate talks. Plus, this week’s most important reads • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The world has again convened for...

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Cyber bullying affects one in ten students worldwide; AI fuels new threat: UNESCO

The United Nations agency has called upon countries to invest in digital safety measures, teacher preparation, and mental health support for students, in coordination with technology companies

New York PostRight8 days ago

Solar panels, not sirens: how ‘perverse’ climate zealots killed thousands in Nepal

If the UN climate summit wants to honor the dead, it should pay for the flood-warning systems they never got — then get out of the way of Nepal’s growth.

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COP31 explained: What’s at stake at this year’s UN climate summit?

The world has more tools than ever to tackle climate change, yet millions remain unable to benefit from them. As clean energy technologies advance faster than ever, the challenge facing countries at COP31 is no longer just finding...

The GuardianLeft9 days ago

Funding to help poorer countries cope with climate crisis has stalled, says UN

Report reveals financial support promised by rich nations for adaptation measures is well behind the pace that is needed Flows of money to help poor countries cope with the climate crisis have been flat or falling since 2022 , despite...

PhysCenter11 days ago

UN reports warn of large-scale damage to Earth's ice from climate change

Exceeding 1.5C of global warming will have "irreversible" consequences for glaciers, sea ice and the Earth's frozen regions, two U.N. reports warned on Monday, calling for urgent action.

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Six in seven journalist murders go unpunished, UNESCO reports

Global impunity for journalist killings has risen for the first time in more than a decade, while the growing use of drones is an emerging threat for reporters in conflict zones, according to the latest report from UN cultural...