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UN Agencies Champion Water Sustainability at the EU Green Week in Brussels
Organized by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment, the European Union Green Week took place from 29 to 30 May in Brussels. This forum,...
Textile industry: how can we make it more sustainable?
Textiles are central to tackling the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
"Each year, the textile sector is estimated to be...
The 33 European cities on track to achieve climate neutrality in 2030
Ten European cities were the first to be awarded on 12 October 2023 the EU Mission label of “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”, which recognises...
2023, a year of climate contrasts in Europe
Europe witnessed a year of contrasting weather events in 2023, with heatwaves and wildfires alongside flooding and drought, according to the European State of...
Children in conflict: portraying light amid darkness
British photographer Paddy Dowling has travelled to some of the world’s most challenging contexts for his work. His latest exhibition, ‘From Despair to Hope:...
UN Deputy Chief: “make 2024 a turning point for education”
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed has called for a transformation in education as she addressed a high-level education event organised by the European Union during a visit to Brussels on Thursday (11 April).
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UN urges actions against mis- and disinformation and hate...
UN has launched recommendations for urgent actions against mis- and disinformation and hate speech.
“The world must respond to the harm caused by the spread...
Zambujal 360: an innovative project on the SDGs in...
It is an innovative and bold project that aims to make Bairro do Zambujal, located in the municipality of Amadora, Lisbon, the first social...
Women in diplomacy: Breaking the glass ceiling (and overcoming...
The International Day for Women in Diplomacy. When the appointment of Finland's first female ambassador Tyyne Leivo-Larsson was imminent in 1958 the country´s Prime...
UNRIC and Rock in Rio united promoting the SDGs
UNRIC and Rock in Rio Lisboa Festival once again joined forces and created an immersive experience on the festival grounds: the All Experience.
Protecting the Amazon: UN Cinema screening of “We Are...
“Indigenous people have been guardians of the forest for centuries,” says Edivan Guajajara, from the Zutiwa village, located in Arariboia Indigenous Land (Maranhão, Brazil),...
Marwa Zamir, Afghan refugee in Ireland: ‘United, we can...
World Refugee Day is celebrated each year on 20 June. This year’s theme focuses on solidarity with refugees. Marwa Zamir’s message emphasises refugees’ resilience...
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by conflict-related sexual...
"The world is facing the highest number of conflicts since World War II" from Ukraine to Sudan to Gaza and Afghanistan, where sexual violence...
Ukraine Recovery Conference in Germany: “Broad UN Commitment should...
Germany and Ukraine are co-hosting this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference on 11 and 12 June. More than 2000 participants from more than 60 countries...