Three things historical literature can teach us about the climate crisis
References to climate change can be traced all the way back through classic literature, revealing climate histories and shifting attitudes towards nature.
The 17 goals
Explore each of the 17 Global Goals and learn about the progress being made with each of them.
World Urban Forum: cities must be ‘at the heart’ of sustainable development
Taking control of sustainable urbanization could be the secret to tackling the climate crisis, as the “old model of development is untenable”.
Syria: ‘Massive waves of civilian displacement and loss of life must stop now’: UN Special Envoy
Military action in northwest Syria is causing “humanitarian catastrophe”, triggering an immediate appeal to end this stark injustice.
2020: the year for action, to ‘rise up’ and safeguard ocean life
Following the recent preparatory meeting for June’s UN Ocean Conference, an urgent “Blue Call to Action” has been raised to prevent further damage to life below water.
Lung cancer: quitting smoking regrows protective lung cells – new research
It’s never too late to quit smoking, as a new study reveals how cells can be replenished after giving up smoking, reducing the risk of developing cancer.
Resolving Israel-Palestinian conflict, ‘key to sustainable peace’ in the Middle East
UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of restoring peace and security between Israel and Palestine, through a two-state solution.
How fungi can help create a green construction industry
How can we adapt our buildings to reduce the carbon footprint of construction? By using…mushrooms?
Day Zero: Will the taps run dry?
In 2019, the citizens of the drought-stricken Johannesburg avoided Day Zero, the time when the water stops running from their taps. They used common sense to fight the crisis, but can the rest of the world learn from them?
We can decarbonise the UK’s gas heating network by recycling rainwater – here’s how
Gas supplies in homes are accounting for a huge number of emissions, but there are solutions to making our energy more sustainable.
A question of trust: the UN political chief working behind the scenes to prevent tomorrow’s wars
The Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is working under the radar to tackle tensions and sustain peace between nations.