In 2019, 130,934 people were affected by floods, while 48,114 persons were displaced and 126…
Climate Change
‘Inequality defines our time’: UN chief delivers hard-hitting Mandela
Inequality, an issue which “defines our time”, risks destroying the world’s economies and societies, UN…
Connecting communities and advancing gender equality in The Gambia
The Gambia is a small fragile country in West Africa – one that is faced…
UN Climate Change Process Steps up Action on Deforestation
UN Climate Change News, 17 June 2020 – The number of countries providing information and…
Kyoto’s Second Phase Emission Reductions Achievable But Greater Ambition Needed
UN Climate Change News, 17 June 2020 – A new UN Climate Change assessment shows…
Protect landscapes to protect humanity
COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease, meaning that it jumps between animals and people, and is…
Leaders Address Key Global Crises at UN Virtual Summit
UN Climate Change News, 16 June 2020 – At the 20th UN Global Compact Leaders…
Climate Action – Highlights of June Momentum for Climate Change
A series of virtual events took place 1 to 10 June to maintain momentum in…
New dates announced for UN climate change summit
The United Nations has announced new dates for the annual global climate change summit, confirming…
Governments Commit to Take Forward Vital Work to Tackle Climate Change in 2020
Bonn, 28 May 2020 – At a virtual meeting today, the Bureau of the Conference of…
