100 days until the Ocean Conference kicks-off in Lisbon
In 100-days the United Nations Ocean Conference starts in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The Ocean Conference co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and...
UN SDG Action Awards 2022
It is more important than ever to shine a spotlight on hope and togetherness – and on people making a difference everywhere – especially...
International Forest Day 2022
On March 21, 2022, we celebrate International Forest Day for the 10th year in a row to raise awareness of the importance of forests....
$1.3 billion pledged at event for Yemen
36 donors yesterday pledged $1.3 billion in donations at a high-level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. While world leaders highlighted the...
Public nominations open for UNEP’s Champions of the Earth Award 2022
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a call for nominations for its annual Champions of the Earth award – the UN’s highest environmental...
Invasion of Ukraine: Disaster for millions worldwide
A sword of Damocles is now hanging over the global economy – “especially the developing world”, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
At a meeting...
Blue Economy: oceans as the next great economic frontier
40% of the world’s population live near coastal areas, more than 3 billion people utilize the oceans for their livelihood, and 80% of world...
It would be a grave mistake to think the pandemic is...
Two years after the start of this unprecedented health crisis, it would be a grave mistake to think the pandemic is over, United Nations...
Horror over maternity hospital attack
The United Nations has expressed its „shock“ over reports of a Russian strike on a children’s hospital and maternity ward in the city of...
2.2 millions have fled Ukraine
The exodus of millions of Ukrainians from their country following the Russian invasion could overwhelm neighbouring countries, UN humanitarians have warned.
To date, 9 March...
UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter – March 2022
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications, with a special focus on COVID-19 information
The UN and the war in Ukraine: key information
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Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
This year, for International Women’s Day on 8 March, the United Nations will recognise the contribution of women and girls who are leading the...
UN agencies deliver humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began. The...
Europe: one in three children overweight or obese
Considered as one of the leading causes of death in the world, 800 million people are affected by obesity globally. A new report launch...