Tide of change in Philippines as women revive watersheds and livelihoods
Onshore, women in this tropical zone gather to mend torn nets, sort the day’s catch, and prepare their harvests for the market.Among them is...
UN ocean summit in Nice closes with wave of commitments
“We close this historic week not just with hope, but with concrete commitment, clear direction, and undeniable momentum,” Li Junhua, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for...
‘Landlocked to landlinked’: UN summit seeks to turn geography into opportunity
And increasingly, climate change is compounding the problem – damaging roads, disrupting supply chains, and threatening already fragile infrastructure with floods, droughts, and extreme...
COP29: Governments, industry must stop ‘lip-service’ on methane and slash emissions, says UNEP
That message comes after a new UN report revealed that, over the past two years, a sophisticated system that detects significant methane leaks has...
Together, we must tackle growing hunger, urges Guterres
Up to 811 million people faced hunger in 2020 – as many as 161 million more than in 2019 - Mr. Guterres said, at the Pre-Summit of...
Chile and Argentina among coldest places on Earth as polar anticyclone grips region
On 30 June, both Chile and Argentina ranked among the coldest places on Earth, outside the polar regions.Governments in both countries issued early warnings...
Do a show on the Biblical power of modern science – Science180
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Since its invention, science has tremendously helped humankind. At the same time, science is one of the modern means used by...
Young people take the lead for a more sustainable future
Observed each year on 12 August, the Day draws attention to the rights, contributions and challenges of young people everywhere.This year’s theme – Local...
Scientifically unchaining the power of the turbulence code that cracked the universe formation
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Scientists and engineers have long known that cracking the code of turbulence would be highly gratifying, but they did not know...
Greenhouse gases surged to new highs in 2023, warns UN weather agency
The appeal comes as global leaders prepare to gather for the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Baku next month, amid repeated dire warnings about...
Pakistan floods leave villages cut off as monsoon devastation continues
Aid agencies are continuing to work tirelessly to reach the hardest-hit areas.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said nearly 800 people have died since...
Fast fashion fuelling global waste crisis, UN chief warns
Speaking at an event commemorating Sunday’s International Day of Zero Waste, Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to curb the textile industry’s devastating...
UN deputy chief demands bold policies, innovative solutions for SDGs
Addressing the opening of the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), Amina Mohammed called for transformative actions and bold policies to address...
WORLD WATER DAY LIVE: ‘A cold hard truth’
Melting glaciers, climate crises and access to clean water are some of the messages emerging ahead of World Water Day and the first ever...
Another month, another heat record broken: UN weather agency
Global average temperatures for 13 consecutive months from June 2023 to June 2024 also set new monthly records.50℃ barrier broken“Widespread, intense and extended heat...
Asia-Pacific nations commit to ‘visionary blueprint’ for inclusive digital world
The Astana Ministerial Declaration, named after the conference host city in Kazakhstan, is particularly significant for the region marked by stark disparities in digital...
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...
Climate change: How mountain communities are scaling new heights
Investment in organic farming, sustainable textiles and eco-tourism is helping mountain communities in Central Asia adapt to global warming, the UN’s Food and Agriculture...
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...
Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
“We saw extraordinary land, sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat accompanied by very extreme weather affecting many countries around the world, destroying lives, livelihoods,...
Science180 Reveals Discovery of Creation Timeline Alignment
Science180, founded by Dr. Israel, serves as a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of science, faith, and philosophy. Through this initiative, Dr. Israel...
UNHCR amplifies voices of displaced on frontlines of climate change
Actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Theo James kicked the campaign off at the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, alongside a group of eight displaced...
Deadly floods in Spain highlight need to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The UN weather agency is highlighting the importance of early warning systems for all corners of the planet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that...
World News in Brief: Hunger in the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, climate and displacement...
Across the region, nations face food-related challenges notably due to geographical remoteness, lack of local available resources and exposure to climate change. “The Caribbean is...


























