Seafarers’ Day honours maritime journeys and voyages
The United Nations has underlined its support for the men and women working at sea, whose immeasurable contributions help to keep global…
Safe in the sun? UN launches new app to help beat skin cancer
Scientific evidence shows that overexposure to UV radiation is the major cause of skin cancer. To help people protect themselves launched an…
Ocean literacy and unlocking a revolution in ocean science solutions
The ocean holds the keys to an equitable and sustainable development path for all. This is the premise behind the UN Ocean…
Hate speech ‘dehumanizes individuals and communities’: Guterres
UNESCO says that hate speech is on the rise worldwide. Hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion and “threatens the…
Maritime students send special SOS: SAVE OUR OCEANS
More than 200 students from half a dozen different countries – lining up to spell out a clear message to the world:…
Zero waste: The Portuguese business turning leftover fish into dog treats
Zero waste: There’s no doubt that food loss and waste, has been undermining the sustainability of our food systems.
Rescue us from our environmental ‘mess’, UN chief urges Stockholm summit
Global wellbeing is at risk – and it’s in large part because we haven’t kept our promises on the environment – UN Secretary-General António…
Video games for climate action: winning solutions for the planet
Video games for climate action with special features, pop-ups, and real-life tree-planting opportunities embedded within beloved classics like PAC-MAN or Angry Birds
Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland ‘in a state of distress and anxiety’
With more than 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees in Poland with the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the UN refugee agency,…
‘Think resilience’ to protect against climate hazards and other catastrophes
Delegates from some 184 countries gathered in Bali where they reviewed efforts to protect communities against a rising number of climate hazards…