The "UN Chronicle" team would like to share a selection of recently published articles with you:


The United Nations Is Not Leaving the Sudan

By Clementine Nkweta-Salami, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Sudan

An overview of the situation in the Sudan and the main challenges facing humanitarian organizations as they work to deliver life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people across the country.


Rising Hopes Amid Rising Seas: Developments in International Law Addressing the Threat of Sea-Level Rise

By Nilüfer Oral (Lead author), Bogdan Aurescu, Patricia Galvão Teles and Juan José Ruda Santolaria, members of the International Law Commission and Co-Chairs of its Study Group on sea-level rise in relation to international law

This article discusses positive trends in international law in response to the existential threat of sea-level rise, including in relation to law of the sea, continuity of statehood, and protection of persons at risk of being displaced.


Applying the Law of the Sea to Protect International Shipping

By Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization

In the context of the broader situation of sea lanes under threat around the world, this article discusses how international law, in particular the law of the sea and relevant maritime conventions, provides the legal framework applicable to the situation in the Red Sea area.


Central Emergency Response Fund’s Climate Action Account: Supporting People and Communities Facing the Climate Crisis

By Lisa Doughten, Director, Financing and Partnerships Division, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

This article explains how the new climate action account of the Central Emergency Response Fund helps avert and minimize loss and damage associated with climate change and fills a critical gap in the mosaic of climate financing arrangements.

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