Climate Change
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The ‘clean revolution is unstoppable’ but will it arrive too late?
A new report released on Tuesday warns the world is falling behind on its clean energy goals, prompting UN chief…
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The ‘food heroes’ cultivating global change
People around the world who are transforming food systems in their local communities are being recognised and supported by the…
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Indirect disaster effects cost the world nearly $2 trillion per year, Guterres says on International Day
From 1970 until 2000, the costs of disaster averaged $70-$80 billion. Those mainly preventable costs doubled this century to average…
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Guterres urges countries to ‘seize this historic opportunity’ as renewable energy use grows
With clean energy on the rise, the UN Secretary-General renewed his longstanding call for countries to make the transition from…
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Shipping faces ‘stormy seas’ as trade slows and costs rise
Global maritime trade is entering a period of fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty, the UN trade and development…
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Climate Summit 2025: The path to COP30
Floods in South Asia, wildfires across North America, and record-breaking heat in Europe have underscored what scientists have warned for…
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UN ‘high seas’ treaty clears ratification threshold, to enter into force in January
A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for…
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Healing the ozone layer: ‘Guided by science, united in action’
Every year on 16 September, the UN celebrates the international community’s success in healing the ozone layer and brings attention…
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