Food for Thought: Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future
Addressing consumer food waste poses a significant challenge, both within the European Union and globally. The unsettling fact is that much of our food...
Norway and Iceland concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Anne Beathe Tvinnerheim, Minister for International Development of Norway, addressed the General Debate of the UN General Assembly Saturday 23 September.
In her speech...
EU at the UN General Assembly: Calls for Reforms
The European Union (EU) reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism at this year's United Nations General Assembly in New York. As is customary, Charles Michel,...
Global warming: 90% of emissions heat absorbed by the ocean
Global average sea surface temperatures play a crucial role in shaping climate patterns and marine ecosystems. These temperatures have reached record highs, which is...
Road Safety – A Shared Responsibility
Every year, approximately 1.3 million people worldwide die in road traffic accidents and as many as 50 million people are injured. To address this...
Cities are on the frontline of climate change
Due to their dense concentrations of people and infrastructure, cities are on the frontline and highly susceptible to escalating damages from climate change. While...
The Greek Heroes biking for the SDGs
Let us introduce you to the HERO 2030 Bike Festival of Greece. It is a series of cycling challenges for children around Greece, dedicated...
Libya floods: UN mobilises aid, appeals for $71.4 million
The United Nations is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend,...
International Court of Justice: Ukraine v. Russia
Hearings resume in The Hague from September 18 to 27 in one of Ukraine's two ongoing cases against the Russian Federation before the International...
Morocco earthquake: UN stands ready to assist
The United Nations stands ready to assist the government of Morocco after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the High Atlas mountain range on Friday...
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: UN Report Highlights Alarming Trends and Calls for...
Last year saw an alarming rise in militarization, illicit arms proliferation, and unconstitutional government changes. These shifts created a dangerous environment for civilians, exposing...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – September 2023
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications, with a special focus on COVID-19 information
Invasive species a growing and costly threat worldwide, key report finds
Invasive species that destroy forests, ravage crops and cause extinctions are a major and growing threat worldwide, according to a landmark UN-backed assessment. From...
Climate: 10 records broken in July-August 2023
"The era of global warming has ended, the era of global boiling has arrived,” declared UN Chief António Guterres on 27 July. And with...
Key facts to know about the 78th UN General Assembly
Each September, world leaders and delegates gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss the most pressing issues of our time....