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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures might be worth even more. An initiative featuring the work of some of the world’s best nature photographers raises money for environmental conservation.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joined Long Islanders raising alarms about risks from large-scale BESS installations.

Plastic pollution treaty talks adjourn, but countries want to ‘remain at the table’: UNEP chief

The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal to end plastic pollution proved beyond the grasp of weary UN Member States meeting in Geneva on Friday, as they agreed to resume discussions at a future date.

A project from Conservation International and a Mexican university offers a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered axolotl.

From rising sea temperatures to untapped tidal energy potential, scientists warn that cutting fossil fuel use and accelerating renewable adoption are critical to protecting marine ecosystems and building a sustainable future.

Celebrating youth: ‘When young people take the lead, everyone gains’

Colourful blocks for stacking or perhaps an abacus for counting – these are the sorts of tactile objects one might expect to see in a kindergarten classroom.

Young people take the lead for a more sustainable future

More than half the world’s population is under 30, and young people are leading grassroots efforts on issues from climate action to equality. Marking International Youth Day on Tuesday, the UN is highlighting the power of youth to transform their communities …

Preparing for the next flood: Protecting women’s health in Bangladesh

Climate change has worsened monsoon flooding in Bangladesh, putting women of child-bearing age at risk – but the UN reproductive health agency (UNFPA) is helping them prepare.

Africa’s ‘land-linked’ economies poised to drive continent’s prosperity

By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent’s prosperity and sustainable de…

Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries wrapped up earlier Friday in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with delegates adopting a landmark political declaration aimed at speeding up sustainable development and boosting resilience in 32 nations that lack …

Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks and opportunities

In honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, the UN hosted a virtual commemoration on Friday on the theme AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures.

Facing rising risks, landlocked nations launch climate alliance at UN summit

Countries agreed Thursday to form a new climate negotiating bloc to advocate for the unique needs of nations without direct access to the sea. The decision was reached at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), currently under way …

Extreme heat is breaking records worldwide: UN weather agency

Extreme heat is breaking records around the world, with wildfires and poor air quality compounding the crisis, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released Thursday.

Geography shouldn’t define destiny: UN summit on landlocked nations opens in Turkmenistan

Breaking down barriers and restoring fairness in global development should be the goal of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Secretary-General António Guterres said at its opening in Awaza, Turkmenistan, on Tuesday.

The world is demanding action over plastic pollution: UN environment chief

High stakes negotiations got underway at the UN Geneva on Tuesday to agree on a legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution, attended by delegates from nearly 180 countries.

Strengthening health systems to support breastfeeding is not just a health imperative, it is a moral and economic imperative. WHO and UNICEF remain committed to supporting countries to build resilient health systems that leave no mother or child behind.

A new $64 million initiative helps towns and counties lower utility costs, modernize infrastructure, and move toward net-zero emissions.

Plastic pollution talks get underway in Geneva

Efforts are getting underway in Geneva to finalize a global agreement to tackle the staggering and growing amount of plastic waste and its impact on human health, marine life and the economy.

Once-in-a-decade push for the ‘locked out’: Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan

In early August, Heads of State, ministers, investors and grassroots leaders will gather in Awaza on Turkmenistan’s Caspian coast for once-in-a-decade UN conference aiming to rewire the global system in support of 32 landlocked developing countries whose econ…

As global temperatures rise, wildlife around the world are on the move, a new protected corridor in one of the planet’s most biodiverse countries aims to help.

Deputy UN chief urges bold action to transform food systems at global summit in Addis Ababa

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Tuesday called on countries to double down on efforts to transform food systems, describing them as “one of the greatest solutions” to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), of which WHO is a member, today issued a Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Alert for the Gaza Strip. The details are as noted below. Key highlights The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)…

Malnutrition is on a dangerous trajectory in the Gaza Strip, marked by a spike in deaths in July. The crisis remains entirely preventable. Deliberate blocking and delay of large-scale food, health, and humanitarian aid has cost many lives.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002. “WHO congratulates…

A new Conservation International study is shedding light on an unsung group and their relationship with nature.

WHO condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on a building housing WHO staff in Deir al Balah in Gaza, the mistreatment of those sheltering there, and the destruction of its main warehouse. Following intensified hostilities in Deir al Balah after the lates…

Outdated equipment may seem harmless, but the power it takes to move, set up, and dispose of old tech can drain energy and budgets fast — unless you plan wisely.

A Conservation International study finds key detail on restoring the world’s mangroves: a price tag.

To fix climate, all the tools need to be on the table, experts say.

For thousands of years, Mongolian nomads have herded across the country’s vast steppe grassland. But as Mongolia warms more than three times faster than the global average, their future is in question.