The UN Chronicle team would like to share with you the following recently published articles:

 

The Tobacco Industry Is Aggressively Marketing New Products – Here Is How We Can Combat Their Actions and Save Lives

By Dr. Adriana Blanco Marquizo, Head of the Secretariat of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Nicotine products now feature sweet flavours, flashy packaging and misleading messaging—here’s how the global community can unmask the industry’s appeal, shut down its tactics and prioritize health.

 

The Story of the Charter

By the United Nations Weekly Bulletin, Vol. II, No. 24 (24 June 1947), predecessor of the UN Chronicle

A historical review of the major events and context of the formation of the United Nations and the signing of its founding document, through which freedom-loving peoples were offered cooperation, and vigilance, after decades of war.

 

Reflections on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the World Wildlife Treaty

By Ivonne Higuero, Secretary-General of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Having expanded in size, purpose and relevance, CITES has become a bridge between conservation and commerce, between science and policy, and between present and future generations.

 

A Chronicle Conversation with Klaus Richter

By Professor Dr. Klaus Richter, President of the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG)/German Physical Society

In recognition of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025, this interview explores the nature of quantum physics and its potential benefits for humanity.

 

Collaboration Is Key to Combating Sand and Dust Storms

By Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization

Sand and dust storms are taking a growing toll, but the impacts can be reduced through collaborative action to improve forecasting and warning systems.

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