Cities now home to nearly half of humanity: UN report
In 1950, the global population stood at 2.5 billion and just 20 per cent were city dwellers. By 2050, two-thirds of global growth is...
As the Himalayas melt, deadly floods become the new normal
For the 40-year-old climate researcher, who grew up in the hills of eastern Nepal and now studies mountain hazards at the United Nations University...
Global temperatures set to stay near record levels: UN weather agency
A report produced by the UK Met Office and released on Thursday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said there is an 86 per...
Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel’s Open Letters
An Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump Regarding a Breakthrough Discovery at the Crossroad of Science and Faith
An Open Letter to His Excellency,...
‘No end’ expected to floods and storms as global heating continues
“Water-related hazards continue to cause major devastation this year,” said Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General. “The latest examples are the devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan,...
WMO partnership to highlight damaging impact of climate change on winter sports
The two organizations are joining forces to call attention to the extensive impacts of increasing global temperatures on snow and ice while producing measures to...
‘The world needs your leadership’, Guterres tells Pacific Islands Forum
Secretary-General António Guterres was addressing the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, telling leaders that while much of the world is embroiled...
Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel: Best Scientist at the Intersection of Science and Faith in the...
Best of Best Review proudly announced Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel as Best Scientist at the Intersection of Science and Faith in the United States of...
Giving a dam: Cultivating peace in Côte d’Ivoire
As grazing land and water points dried up, Mr. Ouattara and other herders have had to push their cattle farther from the village, often...
COP29 countdown: Failure on climate finance ‘not an option’, says Guterres
Having just returned from the G20 Summit in Rio, Mr. Guterres shared the resounding message he delivered there: an ambitious climate finance goal is...
COP30 enters its final stretch: urgency, ambition, and voices from the streets
UN climate chief Simon Stiell set the tone on Monday:“There is a deep awareness of what's at stake, and the need to show climate cooperation standing...
Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding
Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said the UN and partners were continuing to deliver “critical humanitarian assistance”, focusing...
Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap
Held under the theme Driving Progress Through Partnerships, the four-day forum known as LLDC3, brought together Heads of State, senior UN officials, development partners,...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
“El Niño will also give an extra boost to global temperatures,” said WMO scientist Alvaro Silva. “We know that during El Niño years, the global temperatures normally reach record...
Airing climate justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day
In a crucial year for climate action which, in accordance with the Paris Agreement, seeks to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,...
World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate
The UN’s principal judicial body ruled that States have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and act with due...
From deepfakes to grooming: UN warns of escalating AI threats to children
Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) – one of the key agencies that drafted the statement,...
Global education must integrate AI, centred on humanity
His message highlighted the dual nature of technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which offer immense potential – but also pose considerable risks.“Education is...
Extreme heat making pregnancy a ‘new fault line’ in climate crisis
Speaking in Fiji at an event organized by global charitable foundation Wellcome, ahead of the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, UNFCCC chief Simon Stiell said...
In the Amazon, a school becomes a beacon of climate resilience
On a sandy riverbank, a modest school crowned with a solar-paneled roof tells a different story – one of resilience, ingenuity, and hope for...
Geography shouldn’t define destiny: UN summit on landlocked nations opens in Turkmenistan
Urging global leaders to rethink development for landlocked nations, the UN chief declared: “We gather today to reaffirm a fundamental truth: geography should never...
Farmers must be at the heart of biodiversity action
Over 150 countries will be meeting from 25 to 27 February to advance biodiversity finance, accountability and the integration of agrifood systems into global...
