‘The ocean and us’ – BBC UN Oceans Summit
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Green economy is ‘the economy of the future,’ says UN chief, urging commitment to climate action
Underscoring the threats posed by climate change – those already apparent, as well as those sure to impact the future of the planet – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today urged Governments worldwide to “stay the course” and remain committed to climate action.
US decision to withdraw from Paris climate accord a ‘major disappointment’ – UN
The Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General today said the decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change is a major disappointment for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global security.
‘Beginning of end for rogue fishing,’ says UN agency as more States back landmark treaty
A new agreement aimed at stopping rogue fishing practices represents the capstone of years of diplomatic effort to combat the scourge of illegal fishing, according to the United Nations food agency.
Turn the Tide on Plastics in the Ocean
The citizens of Port Adelaide and the City of Adelaide [...]
Climate action ‘a necessity and an opportunity,’ says UN chief, urging world to rally behind Paris accord
Highlighting the seriousness of the impact of climate change on the planet and its inhabitants, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today called for sustained action to meet the global challenge and to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for all.
UN chief to issue call to action to meet the climate challenge
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will issue a call to [...]
FEATURE: ‘Grandpa Oyster’ offers example of sustainable ocean business
Shigeatsu Hatakeyama’s oyster farm was completely destroyed by the deadly tsunami that hit north-east Japan in March 2011.
Countries signed to UN-brokered illegal fishing treaty meet for first time
For the first time since a United Nations-brokered treaty to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing went into force, the countries that endorsed it are meeting in Norway to discuss how to make it a success.
FEATURE: UN backed projects in the Caribbean highlight connection between life on land and life below water
The vital role of the world's oceans in human well-being and development is being highlighted next month as the United Nations hosts a global conference aimed at protecting these resources.
The Ocean Conference: An Integrated Vision that must be Delivered
At the Ocean Conference (scheduled to take place 5-9 June) in New York, nations will gather to discuss how best to deliver on Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life Below Water. This event is critical because it will, for perhaps the first time, focus the international community on how critical our oceans to our life and livelihoods.
On Day for Biological Diversity, UN says tourists must protect nature that draws them
Tourism must not undermine the nature that attracts tourists in the first place, said the head of the United Nations-backed treaty on biological diversity, marking International Day for Biological Diversity.
In final address, UN health chief urges world body to ‘remember the people’ behind the facts and figures
The outgoing chief of the United Nations health agency today highlighted the relevance of the World Health Organization (WHO), and offered its decision-making body parting advice that included protecting scientific evidence, pushing for innovation and thinking of people in every decision that is taken.
On World Day, UN agencies urge countering threats to cultural diversity
Cultural diversity – the driving force of change and development – is increasingly under threat, United Nations agencies today said, reaffirming support for the cultural diversity that stems from migration.
UNIC Tokyo: Using comedy, film, and stamps to popularize the SDGs
Okinawa, one of Japan’s largest islands, was filled with joy and laughter as 330,000 people scrambled over to join the 9th Okinawa International Movie Festival.
UNIC Beirut and NGO organize Bike Tripoli 4 ride
For the third year in a row, the Lebanese NGO Social Way Association has organized a bicycle ride, Bike Tripoli 4, in cooperation with the UN Information Centre (UNIC) in Beirut, Bike Lebanon, Beirut by Bike, and the northern coastal cities of Tripoli and Al-Mina municipalities. The theme for the sporting event was “Empowering women in decision making positions.”