Five climate trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions of the Earth
Global temperatures rises are projected to surpass 1.5°C (2.7°F) within the next decade, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis. Read Full Story on UN News
First Person: Small acts, lasting impact, boost dignity for women in Lao PDR
Supporting colleagues facing potential sexual exploitation or abuse (PSEA) in the workplace, may start with small acts of recognition but can have lasting positive impacts, according to a UN member of staff working in the [...]
A sustainable future requires new thinking: UN environment report
Adopting a fresh approach to protecting planetary health would deliver stronger economies, fewer deaths and less poverty, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) insisted on Tuesday, as it released its most comprehensive assessment of environmental pressures [...]
From ruins to rebuilding: Three Jamaican mothers face the future after hurricane
Three women in Jamaica whose lives were upended by the destructive force of a hurricane which battered the Caribbean island are looking to rebuild their future Read Full Story on UN News
Communities struggle to rebuild following Pakistan’s worst floods
Extreme weather has battered Pakistan in recent months, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Lives have been lost, livelihoods destroyed, and millions displaced. Read Full Story on UN News
UN and partners back new measures to help millions move from vulnerability to opportunity
A major UN meeting in Doha wrapped up on Thursday with a renewed drive to help the world’s poorest countries move towards long-term stability and prosperity, as senior officials urged stronger global partnerships to ensure that development gains are not lost once States exit the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.