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COP29 in Azerbaijan to be a “Truce COP”
Set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) aims to be...
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:...
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How technology can make the fashion industry more sustainable
The fashion industry is estimated to be responsible for up to 8 % of global greenhouse gas emissions, with clothing production doubling in the past 15...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: July 2024
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
Migration: twice as many migrants die crossing the Sahara...
“On this journey, no-one cares if you live or die”. This is the title of a new report released on 5 July 2024 by...
Euro 2024, a festival of migrants – and sustainability
What do the German Ilkay Gündoğan, Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga and Spaniard Nico Williams have in common? Yes, they are among the star players of...
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...
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),...