Coronavirus: world’s response has slashed CO₂ emissions – here’s how to keep them down
There has been a reduction in CO2 emissions during the coronavirus pandemic, but the question is: how can we keep up this environmental progress?
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The latest news and opinion pieces about sustainability, from across the globe.
How could the Coronavirus affect sustainable development?
The Coronavirus is beginning to reshape daily life globally, as measures are put in place to reduce the spread of the virus. How might this impact sustainability?
UN programme to help spare millions from child marriage, extended to 2023
Child marriage causes irreversible damage to a child’s future. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to put a stop to this injustice.
Coronavirus should give us hope that we are able to tackle the climate crisis
There are many similarities between the Coronavirus outbreak and the climate crisis, but people have reacted very differently to both emergencies.
Coronavirus update: 290 million students now stuck at home
The educational disruption due to coronavirus is unparalleled, and set to get worse, says UNESCO Director-General.
Syria: UN food relief agency ‘doing everything we can’ to reach Idlib civilians
Serious unrest and displacement in Syria requires humanitarian aid on the ground, especially food assistance.
World Wildlife Day: UN chief urges ‘more caring’ relationship with nature
World Wildlife Day aligns with many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), so we need to protect – not exploit – natural resources and wildlife.
UN releases emergency funds to help vulnerable countries fight coronavirus COVID-19
Announced yesterday (1 March 2020), the UN have contributed a large sum of money to countries with poor health care to help them combat the coronavirus.
With human rights under attack, UN chief unveils blueprint for positive change
UN Secretary-General creates an urgent Call to Action this Monday (24 February 2020) over serious human rights concerns.
In Pakistan, Guterres urges world to step up climate action and praises support to Afghan refugees
UN Secretary-General acknowledges positive sustainable development in Pakistan during his trip and urges more progress around the world.