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UN responds to cyclone in Mozambique, earthquake in Vanuatu

Humanitarians have continued to assess the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique and to support affected families. The storm struck over the weekend, affecting...

Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last three decades – UN

Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than three-quarters of Earth’s land became...

COP16: Global response to drought takes centre stage at UN land conference

Negotiations on a global drought regime are set to dominate the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD...

UN chief urges leaders to ‘take the rights path to end AIDS’ by 2030

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has said that ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach, but only if global leaders...

UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree on targets

Negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis have ended without an agreement, as countries failed to agree on key...

COP29: Unplanned urban development poses threats to biodiversity – UN official

The Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, has warned that rapid and unplanned urban development pose threats to biodiversity, the environment, and food...

UN chief urges world leaders to cut emissions, prevent climate chaos

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged world leaders to take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate chaos, and “tear down the...

COP29: UN chief urges action on loss and damage funding

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, urged nations to increase contributions to a fund supporting developing countries impacted by climate change. Guterres...

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Climate Action 2024: The year in review

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, 2024 has marked a significant juncture in...
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Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index: Sweden tops as Nigeria ranks 145

Nigeria – Africa’s most populous nation – ranks 145 on the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2024 released on Friday,...

New material could capture millions of tonnes of atmospheric carbon

A new material being developed by Teesside University academics could play a major role in reducing carbon in the...

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Climate Action 2024: The year in review

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Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index: Sweden tops as Nigeria ranks 145

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