World off track for reaching key goal on sustainable energy by 2030
Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report, from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the UN Statistics Division (UNSD),...
Central Africa faces ‘turning point’ amid multiple crises
“Central Africa is richer in opportunities and resources than it is in challenges”, but, the coming months will mark “an important turning point” for...
Cities ‘critical battlegrounds’ for a sustainable future: Guterres
The Assembly runs through Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya. It is hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with UN-Habitat, the UN Human Settlements...
Seychelles to explore new ways to minimise plastic waste
Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com).
‘Plastic Ocean Arch’, used in a piece of art displayed in the capital Victoria to raise awareness of the dangers of...
Baristas behind bars: From serving time to serving lattes
“I want to make the most of my time, even in prison, and this training should help me find a job later,” said Denny,...
Trafficking in the Sahel: Gas lighting
In this feature, part of a series exploring the fight against trafficking in the Sahel, UN News focuses on the illegal fuel trade in...
‘Toxic tidal wave’ of plastic pollution putting human rights at risk
The appeal comes as countries continue negotiations towards an international treaty on plastic pollution, and ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June.
“Plastic production...
Incoming General Assembly President to prioritize ‘Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability’
Ambassador Dennis Francis - who has had a nearly 40-year-career - will take the helm of the UN’s main policy-making body, starting in September.
He...
Oversight’s key to ensure sustainability in outer space: Guterres
“Our common interest in preserving the domain of outer space, a province of humankind that benefits us all, requires agile and multi-stakeholder governance responses,” he...
Uganda: Guterres voices deep concern as Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law
The draconian law foresees the application of the death penalty and long prison sentences for consensual sex between adults.
Non-discrimination principle
Mr. Guterres called on Uganda...
Belarus: ‘Unprecedented level of repression’ must end, say UN rights experts
“The practice of incommunicado detention of members of the political opposition and prominent figures sentenced to lengthy prison terms for voicing dissent increased in 2023,” the...
Racism which scars societies, must be stamped out, forum for people of African descent...
“Racism and xenophobia continue to spoil our communities, like scars that spoil the fabric of society. The hatred and violence they engender persist, demanding...
Fresh diplomatic gains must match action on the ground in Syria to end war
“It is vital that the recent diplomatic moves are matched with real action,” said Geir Pedersen, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, briefing...
WMO makes urgent call to action over melting cryosphere
WMO warned on Tuesday that glaciers and ice sheet melt in Greenland and Antarctica accounts for some 50 per cent of sea level rise, which...
UN humanitarians complete first food distribution in Khartoum as hunger, threats to children intensify
WFP’s Country Director in Sudan, Eddie Rowe, told reporters in Geneva that in a major breakthrough, the agency distributed food assistance to 15,000 people in both...
International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice
“United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for the...
Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat
“I can’t think of a better way than using food to bring everyone to the table,” said Elroi Yee, an investigative reporter and producer...
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty
Period poverty, or the inability to afford menstrual products, is a serious issue especially in developing countries, an issue menstruating girls and women grapple...
Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine
This feature, which focuses on the illegal trade in substandard and fake medicines, is part of a UN News series exploring the fight against...
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
Less than 10 per cent of schools and universities follow formal guidance on using wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like the chatbot software...
Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes
The US National Hurricane Center acts as WMO’s Regional Specialized Meteorological hub, based in Miami, Florida.
There is a 40 per cent chance of a...
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Volker Türk was issuing a clarion call to protect and expand civic space, arguing that it’s the only way to enable us all “to...
Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations
Briefing ambassadors on Africa Day, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo presented the latest UN report on securing predictable, sustainable and flexible resources for AU-led peace support...
UN peacekeepers ‘a beacon of hope and protection’: Guterres
He said the men and women that serve, from 125 countries, across 12 operations, were working to support security, stability and the rule of...
