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‘Plenty of fish in the sea’? Not anymore, say UN experts in Nice
At the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the “catch of the day” wasn’t a seabass or a red mullet – it was a figure: 35 per cent. That’s the share of global fish stocks now being harvested unsustainably, according to a new UN report released Wednesday.
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Wonder, sustaining what sustains us
The ocean is our life source, producing over 50% of our oxygen, feeding billions, and regulating our climate. Yet, it's under threat from pollution, overfishing, and climate change.
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Beat Plastic Pollution
Plastic permeates every corner of the planet - even in our bodies. This World Environment Day (5 June), join the global movement to #BeatPlasticPollution. Drawing inspiration from nature and science we can all take action to build a cleaner, healthier future powered by real solutions.
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Real cost of disasters is 10 times higher than previously thought, says UN
As countries face increasingly steep bills from natural hazards, the true cost of disasters is actually 10 times higher than previously estimated, with far-reaching effects across healthcare, housing, education and employment.
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International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May
The unrestricted exploitation of wildlife has led to the disappearance of many animal species at an alarming rate, destroying Earth's biological diversity and upsetting the ecological balance.
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Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all
Three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits or seeds for human use as food depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators
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UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency
The Buddha's teachings of compassion, tolerance and selfless service resonate deeply with the values of the United Nations. In an era of profound global challenges, these timeless principles must guide our shared path forward
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Shared spaces: Creating bird-friendly cities and communities
World Migratory Bird Day - observed on 10 May and 11 October – promotes the importance of a healthy coexistence between humans and birds by focusing on creating bird-friendly communities and cities.
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Protecting forests for a sustainable future
we highlight the vital role forests play in sustaining our planet’s health, climate balance, and human well-being.
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Using AI as a force for good
AI could help accelerate nearly 80% of the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen the work of the United Nations system.
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UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation
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Remembering the Chernobyl disaster
An explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 spread a radioactive cloud over large parts of the Soviet Union, now the territories of Belarus, Ukraine and the Russian Federation
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World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30
At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries met to accelerate global climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.
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When Mother Earth sends us a message
Our current anthropocentric approach leans towards short-term profit and economic growth rather than valuing Nature’s contributions to our overall quality of life. Let’s change it.
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UNAA NSW Partners with Emerging Tech Unpacked Podcast: A Step Towards Empowering Women in STEM
Partnership Emerging Tech Unpacked and UNAA NSW
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UN Youth Forum brings fresh perspectives on sustainable development
Young people from across the globe are meeting at UN Headquarters this week to share their recommendations to transform the world into a fairer, greener and more sustainable place.
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Countries reach historic deal to cut shipping emissions
After years of intense negotiations, countries on Friday reached a landmark deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, setting mandatory fuel standards and introducing an industry-wide carbon pricing mechanism.
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Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles
The earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing.
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Looking beyond GDP to reach the Sustainable Development Goals
Countries should consider looking beyond Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, as the key measure of economic growth to achieve the ambitious SDG
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Is climate science the next power source for renewable energy?
As solar, wind, and hydropower expand, scientists say integrating climate data and forecasting is key to making renewable systems stronger.
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