‘The lake is our life’: Protecting a shared lifeline in Uganda
On the shores of Nkondo, in Uganda’s Kikuube district, the day begins before sunrise. Fishers enter the lake to fish, while families around Lake Albert rely on its waters for food, income and daily survival. [...]
Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea-levels mean to humanity
The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing. Read Full Story on UN News
‘Immense impact’ of Nepal flood disaster highlighted as casualties mount
The impact of the deadly flood in Nepal has been described as “immense” as the authorities there confirm that 538 bodies have been recovered from the disaster-stricken area. Read Full Story on UN News
As the Himalayas melt, deadly floods become the new normal
A day before a wall of ice, rock and muddy water tore through Himalayan valleys along the Nepal-China border, Dipesh Chapagain was discussing with a colleague just how devastating such a disaster could be. Read [...]
UN chief condemns ‘indifference’ as Ebola cases mount in DR Congo
The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires “urgent” action and funding to rein in its alarming spread, the UN Secretary-General told reporters at UN Headquarters on Thursday. Read Full Story [...]