Combating Global Warming: UN Secretary-General António Guterres invites young climate activists to meet
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he will start meeting regularly with young climate activists, saying participation by youth on the…
A third of the world’s children poisoned by lead, reveals new report
According to a new report launched by UNICEF and Pure Earth, lead poisoning is affecting children on a massive and…
Now, all UN members can join International Solar Alliance, says India
Under the recently amended ISA (International Solar Alliance) Framework Agreement, now all UN members can join ISA, said India’s External…
UN chief António Guterres outlines the path to recovery from COVID-19 for Southeast Asia
Tackling inequality, greening the economy, upholding human rights, bridging the digital divide, and good governance would be critical for Southeast…
FAO launches comprehensive platform to reduce food loss and waste
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launchhed a comprehensive platform to help the countries step up…
Prolonged temperatures in Siberia leaving Arctic warmer, WMO warns
“Exceptional and prolonged” temperatures in Siberia, have left parts of the Arctic warmer than sub-tropical Florida, and fuelled “devastating” wildfires…
Plastic waste flowing into the seas to triple in 20 years, study says
The amount of plastic trash flowing into the oceans is on a trajectory to triple in the next 20 years,…
Global Forest Resources Assessment Report (FRA 2020): Key Takeaways
In the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment report (FRA 2020), the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stated although some…
FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Geospatial Platform to help strengthen evidence-based decision-making in the agri sector
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the Hand-in-Hand geospatial platform to help strengthen evidence-based decision-making in the…
Here are the key takeaways from the OECD‑FAO Agricultural Outlook 2020‑2029
The new edition of the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook provides a comprehensive medium-term baseline for agricultural commodity markets at national, regional…
