Multilateralism must weather ‘challenges of today and tomorrow’ Guterres tells Paris Peace Forum
On Monday 11th November, UN Secretary-General António Guterresa said a strong alliance between multiple countries must be adapted.
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From Prince to Picasso, the arts can be just the tonic, new UN health agency study shows
Setting aside time for the arts – such as dancing or painting – can prove extremely beneficial to overall well-being, a recent study concludes.
Record-levels of smog in New Delhi making ‘the invisible killer, a visible killer’: UN expert
Air pollution in India is at its worst, according to the Senior Programme Management Officer for the UN Environment Programme in India.
Protecting the Exploitation of the Environment in War: November 6
The UN acknowledge the impact of war on the environment, implementing a day to raise awareness and encourage action.
Microplastics, microbeads and single-use plastics poisoning sea life and affecting humans
The United Nations Environment Programme explains why we should be concerned for our seas.
Goal of the month, November 2019: Clean water and sanitation
Access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation could reduce global disease by 10 per cent.
Eight things you need to know about the sanitation crisis
Sanitation is a human right. And yet, billions of people are being left behind. Here are 8 things you need to know about this crisis.
As urbanization grows, cities unveil sustainable development solutions on World Day
Although urbanization can be problematic for the environment, sustainable cities are in sight.
World is closer to seeing polio disappear for good
Two of three wild polio virus strains have been eliminated worldwide, according to WHO experts.
“Blue” finance flows in the Seychelles
Protecting the sea from over-exploitation while providing people who live off it with sustainable livelihood is not cheap, but in the Seychelles, financial instruments are making it easier.