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New commission set to tackle rising human slavery in Europe - and beyond

Headed up by former British prime minister Theresa May, the Global Commission for Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking seeks to eradicate the ever-increasing issue by 2030.

Green News

COP28: Can the world agree on the future of fossil fuels?

Fossil fuel use is set to be a key topic at the UN climate conference in Dubai - but tension is brewing.

USA

A look inside the UN's most mysterious body

The United Nations Credentials Committee is a solidly closed doors group - but their work is among some of the most important in the entire organisation.

Armenia

Armenia calls for a UN mission to be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan regained control of its breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh in a deadly two-day military offensive. On Thursday, it held initial talks with representatives of its ethnic Armenian population to discuss reintegration.

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Climate

Climate crisis: Are the sustainable development goals fit for purpose?

Is sustainable development an oxymoron? Eight years on from the launch of the SDGs, little progress has been made.

Ukraine

Poland stops sending arms as Ukraine strikes Crimea air base

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

World News

The UN: A relevant and effective body?

In the context of global destabilisation exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the 78th UN General Assembly is rethinking the relevance and effectiveness of the international institution.

USA

Zelenskyy: Russia weaponising food, energy, children in war on Ukraine

Zelenskyy's presence at the podium on Tuesday marked his first time at the United Nations since the Russian invasion, facing a fragmented international community shaken by serial crises, in particular the war in Ukraine.

USA

Biden calls on world to 'stand up against Russian aggression'

"If we let Ukraine be dismembered, is the independence of nations still guaranteed?The answer is no", Biden told the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Tuesday.

Green News

Weekend of global climate protests calls for end of fossil fuels

People took part in climate marches and protests in hundreds of cities across more than 50 countries.

Israel

UN committee votes to list ruins of ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine

The move is likely to anger Israel who control the territory but does not recognise a Palestinian state.

World News

UN launches urgent €66 million appeal for Libya flood victims

Flash flooding tore through the coastal city of Derna on Sunday, leaving entire neighbourhoods in ruins. 10,000 people are still missing while officials say the death toll has surpassed 11,000

Culture news

Award winning doc about Russia's siege of Mariupol screened at UN

“We want to reaffirm our commitment to U.N. values, and that’s why we’ve chosen to show this very important documentary.”

Economy

The Ukraine war and extreme heat are threatening global food security

Russia’s partial blocade of Ukrainian grain exports as well as extreme weather events have fuelled fears about global food supplies, but things may not be as bad as they seem, according to the OECD.

Green News

World way off target on Paris climate goals, UN warns

A landmark report from the UN says more climate action is needed 'on all fronts'.

Green News

World’s climate targets to be assessed in new stocktake

Are countries sticking to the Paris Agreement? The UN is about to find out.

Nature

Invasive species costs global economy €391bn per year - UN report

A UN study carried out over four years across the globe reveals the devastating economic impact of invasive species.

Green News

Deep sea mining fails to get green light at UN debate

Finland, Germany and Portugal were among the countries that blocked deep sea mining licences.

World News

Euroviews. Wildfires are starting all over the world. What's the solution?

As wildfires expand and emissions grow, we might be facing infernal feedback loops that turn landscapes into tinderboxes, Susan Gardner writes.

Health news

UN Security Council convenes historic session to discuss AI threat

The UN Security Council held a meeting on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) for global peace and security, calling for urgent safeguards against the "unprecedented" technology.