Guterres calls failure to share vaccines a “moral outrage”
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres today criticized rich countries for stockpiling COVID-19 vaccines.
“The latest moral outrage is the failure to ensure equity in vaccination...
UN Secretary-General welcomes return of the United States to the Paris...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the return of the United States to the Paris Agreement on climate change amid grave concerns about the acute lack...
Fight against pandemic and climate change key issues at Munich Security...
The Munich Security Conference kicked off Friday as a “special edition” with world leaders attending the annual event virtually because of the pandemic.
UN Secretary-General...
“The World is in Your Hands” says Monty Don
“The world is in your hands and the world begins at your door. So, look after the world at your door and then, there’s a chance...
Global Goals Teach In
For the fourth consecutive year, Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK) is organising its Global Goals Teach In campaign, designed to embed the lessons of...
Radio provides solace during COVID-19 pandemic
On World Radio Day this February 13, we highlight radio’s services to society through its power to connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, radio broadcasts...
Women scientists at forefront of COVID-19 research
Women researchers have been at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, with female scientists across the globe playing pivotal roles, from advancing knowledge...
New artificial island : a beacon of the clean energy transition...
In 1991, Denmark was the first country in the world to build an offshore wind farm. Thanks to an inter-party agreement, the country has...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – February 2021
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications, with a special focus on COVID-19 information
Covid-19 halts early diagnosis for cancer patients
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the care of cancer patients upside down. Screenings, operations and non-essential examinations have been delayed, with serious consequences for...
Champions of the Earth Award
The United Nations is calling for nominees for its Champions of the Earth award – the world body’s highest honour for individuals and organizations...
EU must reduce poverty by 50% before 2030 – UN expert
The European Union must boldly rethink its socio-economic governance if it is to live up to its commitment to eradicate poverty, the UN Special...
COVID-19: Mental Illness, a “Parallel Pandemic”
The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a "parallel epidemic" of deteriorating mental health, especially among young people. The World Health Organization (WHO) is establishing a...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a global reset in 2021
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for bold action to overcome the devastation in 2020 resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, insufficient ambition to fight climate change,...
Climate Adaptation Summit calls for breakthrough on adaptation and resilience
During the two-day Climate Adaptation Summit on 25 and 26 January 2021 convened by the Netherlands, world leaders committed to increase support to protect...