Global carbon dioxide emissions are set for their second-biggest increase in history
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are on course to surge by 1.5 billion tonnes in 2021 – the second-largest increase in history – reversing...
ECOSOC chief calls for financial support for small island developing states
Small island developing states (SIDS) must receive financial and international support if they are to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, the...
Looking to help restore the natural world? Here’s your guide
Food, water, medicine, energy: the planet’s ecosystems provide the essentials of life, so long as they’re taken care of.
Unfortunately, that hasn’t been happening. During...
‘Careers have no gender’, connect girls to tech, for a brighter future
Despite information and communication technology playing such a key role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN chief said that half the world remains offline,...
UNEP and Google partner to hunt for plastic pollution with machine learning
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that it is working to fight plastic pollution using citizen science and machine learning, with technical advisory...
Invest in climate education to build a better workforce for a greener future
As the world celebrates Earth Day , the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for urgent worldwide action on climate change, including the need to...
Somalia recognizes decent work for women and men
Somalia has become the second country in Africa to ratify international labour standards seeking to end violence and harassment in the world of work. The...
ADB, The Nature Conservancy Agree to Joint Action on Nature-Positive Investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today agreed to a new partnership for action on nature-positive investments, environmental sustainability, and...
UNWTO and IATA Collaborate on Destination Tracker to Restore Confidence in Travel
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announce a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel....
Europe fit for the Digital Age: new rules and actions for excellence and trust in AI
The Commission proposes today new rules and actions aiming to turn Europe into the global hub for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). The combination of...