Time for ‘tangible and credible’ forest management, says UN chief
Healthy forests are “essential” for people and the planet, the UN chief said in his message marking the International Day of Forests.
UN prioritizes least developed countries in ‘plans…investments and…actions’ – Guterres
The vulnerabilities of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) may be different today than they were 50 years ago – when the UN created…
Crash in family incomes during COVID will increase inequality for generations
At least two-thirds of households with children have lost income since the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago, according to a joint…
Invest in care services to generate jobs, support working parents
Greater investment in care services could create nearly 300 million jobs by 2035, the UN’s labour agency, ILO, said in a report…
Food Price Index hit record high in February, UN agency reports
Global food prices reached an all-time high in February, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday.
Ending pandemic, building resilience, key to sustainable development: UN deputy chief
Ending the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience against the next outbreak will be critical to achieving the Sustainable…
Push for ‘more caring, thoughtful’ relationship with nature: UN chief
Everyone must commit to preserving the Earth’s “invaluable and irreplaceable wildlife,” the UN chief said on Wednesday in his message for World…
IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’
UN scientists on Monday delivered a stark warning about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, saying that ecosystem…
Pandemic recovery must put people first: UN Secretary-General
People must be at the heart of post-pandemic recovery, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a global meeting that opened on Tuesday to…