FROM THE FIELD: Argentina Preserving Pristine Forests
Thousands of species of animals and plants which are indigenous [...]
A recap of Thursday’s top stories: International Day honours victims of religious-based violence, UN experts on Kashmir, environmental disasters in Asia-Pacific, animal protections, and UN chief on Burkina Faso
Thursday’s Daily Brief: New international day honouring victims of religious-based violence; Kashmir shutdown must be reversed; Relentless sequence of disasters in Asia-Pacific; Giraffes fare well for protection, elephants not so much; UN chief condemns Burkina Faso violence
‘Invisible’ crisis of water quality threatens human and environmental well-being: World Bank report
Deteriorating water quality worldwide is slashing the economic potential of [...]
Microplastic pollution is everywhere, but not necessarily a risk to human health
Tiny plastic particles known as microplastics are “everywhere – including [...]
UNFCCC Media Alert: Invitation to Webinar for Journalists on Asia-Pacific Climate Week, 27 August at 12:00 CET (17:00 ICT)
On 27 August, a week ahead of the Asia-Pacific Climate [...]
Tuesday’s Daily Brief: water quality crisis, Yemen and Libya updates, Venezuelan children appeal, ocean protection
This Tuesday, we cover: new report on water quality worldwide; Yemen envoy [...]
Negotiating legally-binding agreement to provide future generations with a ‘healthy, resilient and productive ocean’
While the world’s oceans contain some 200,000 identified living species, the actual numbers could reach the millions – all exposed to the dangers of climate change, pollution and over-exploitation. To stem these threats, the United Nations is meeting to negotiate a treaty that would protect three-quarters of the earth’s surface by 2030.
FROM THE FIELD: Green wall of opportunities grows in the Sahel
An ambitious plan has got underway to plant a band [...]
Thursday’s Daily Brief: Harrowing terrorist survivors’ stories, children first in Mediterranean rescues, Yemen and Switzerland updates, new SDG Advocates speak out
Our main stories today: Boko Haram terrorist survivors tell their stories; UNICEF speaks out for children adrift on the Mediterranean; UN health agency pushes to stem dengue fever in Yemen; Switzerland declines sponsorship deal with tobacco firm; new SDG Advocates on the job.
Wednesday’s Daily Brief: Help for Venezuelans, Burundi Ebola vaccine drive, Paraguay poison probe urged, talking disarmament in Geneva, Libya violence down
Our main stories today cover: Scaled-up assistance for Venezuelans; Ebola [...]
Winnie Byanyima ‘honoured to be joining UNAIDS’ as next Executive Director
The UN programme dedicated to the elimination of AIDS as [...]
Gender equality, education and the environment at the forefront of new SDG Advocate campaigns
Back in May, six innovative public figures joined the battle to push the world towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Each of the new official SDG Advocates committed themselves to pursue the 17 goals on behalf of “peace, prosperity, people, planet, and partnerships.” As we inch closer to the SDG Summit in September, UN News caught up with some of them.