Ukraine: Over 6 Million Refugees Spread Across Europe
No fewer than 6.168 million Ukrainian refugees were registered across Europe by the end of July 2024, according to the United Nations High Commissioner...
EU: air pollution remains a major health risk
Air pollution in Europe has declined over the past two decades but remains one of the greatest environmental health threats. This is the message from...
As Iceland prepares to lose its ice, it introduces first graveyard...
Iceland´s glaciers are retreating so rapidly that future generations may wonder how Iceland got its name. For this reason Iceland was a logical venue...
Sigrid Kaag: “Gaza should not be forgotten”
“We will be heading towards 41,000 civilian dead in Gaza; it’s a matter of time, I fear”, stated Sigrid Kaag, the Senior UN Coordinator for...
Mpox or monkeypox: what you need to know
On 14 August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the simian smallpox epidemic, known as Mpox, to be an “international health emergency” following an...
Child trafficking in Belgium claims around hundred victims per year
“Since 2019, Belgium reports around 100 underage victims of teenage pimping annually. By July 2024, 73 victims of teenage pimps and minors forced into...
International justice: the ICJ demands “the end of Israel’s presence” in...
“The sustained abuse by Israel of its position as an occupying Power, through annexation and an assertion of permanent control over the Occupied Palestinian...
Checkmate Inequality: How Chess and Art Champion Gender Equality
In the vibrant neighbourhood of Zambujal, in Lisbon, Portugal, a mural stands as a testament to SDG 5 – Gender Equality. Created by artist...
The Queen´s Gambit and the popularity of chess
If anything good came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was arguably the increased popularity of chess. Many specialists credit the Netflix series The...
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...
Climate: 8 major risks to anticipate
From the resurgence of ancient microbes to the end of property insurance, from solar radiation modification techniques to youthful eco-anxiety, a new report published...
Migration: twice as many migrants die crossing the Sahara than the...
“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...
A Beautiful Game of Diversity: The Migrant Stories Behind Euro 2024
What do the German Ilkay Gündoğan, Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga and Spaniard Nico Williams have in common? Yes, they are among the star players of...
Zambujal 360: an innovative project on the SDGs in Portugal
It is an innovative and bold project that aims to make Bairro do Zambujal, located in the municipality of Amadora, Lisbon, the first social...
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.