Russia Euroviews. Russia is now pretending it knows nothing of its colonial legacy Russia has always been one of the largest European colonial powers. Yet, its current leaders are engaging in the historical game of geopolitical opportunism that has been a recurring theme in the nation's grand strategy, Maxim Trudolyubov writes. 22/02/2024
Travel News Euroviews. Back-up plans and good governance make tourism more resilient As we celebrate UN Global Tourism Resilience Day, let us commit to building an industry that thrives in the face of adversity, safeguarding the livelihoods of millions, and ensuring the sustainability of this vital sector for generations to come, Dr Maryam Ali Ficociello writes. 21/02/2024
Gaza Warnings of disaster if Israel invades crowded Rafah All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. 11/02/2024
Gaza Where does the international community stand on ending Gaza conflict? Countries in the Middle East and beyond are struggling to find a way to bring the conflict to a halt. 31/01/2024
Europe News Euroviews. We need to commit to a new European deal for the future The new European Parliament, the next European Commission, and the European Council will have a long path ahead to prepare for the next decades of global sustainable development. Jointly reaffirming the EU’s commitment to the SDGs is a clear way forward, UN and EESC experts write. 25/01/2024
Nature Chile and Palau first countries to ratify High Seas Treaty Around 1 per cent of the ocean beyond countries’ maritime borders is currently protected. 23/01/2024
Gaza Israel Hamas war: UN say women and children main victims of conflict The latest updates from the ongoing conflict. 20/01/2024
China Euroviews. Cynical mimicry: China and Russia talk anti-corruption at the UN Redefining terms like anti-corruption, human rights, democracy, and integrity — even when self-evidently disingenuous — provides China the cover to mimic the mechanisms of good governance while blunting efforts to hold authoritarian regimes accountable, Elaine Dezenski writes. 09/01/2024
Earth News Top climate takeaways from the UN's outlook for 2024 The United Nations releases an annual economic report and the climate crisis features heavily in this year's edition. 06/01/2024
Lebanon Israel vows to hunt down Hamas leaders after Lebanon strike A strike in southern Beirut has fuelled fears that low-intensity fighting along Lebanon's border could burst into all-out war. 04/01/2024
Gaza Rescue officials: 76 members of one Gaza family died in Israeli strike More than half a million people in Gaza — a quarter of the population — are starving, according to a report this week from the United Nations and other agencies. 23/12/2023
USA UN approves Gaza aid resolution without an appeal for ceasefire The UN says more than a half-million people are starving in Gaza because not enough food has entered the besieged territory as Israel keeps up its blistering campaign of airstrikes and ground operations for over 10 weeks. 22/12/2023
USA Israel slams UN for 'silence' over Hamas rape allegations Israel presented at a UN conference evidence it claims shows Hamas carried out systematic sexual violence against women during the 7 October attacks. 06/12/2023
Europe News Euroviews. Europe has a pivotal role to play in the global green transition The challenge for European leaders in 2024 is to build a stronger political narrative about why leaning into green transition is not only the right thing to do but the economically sound choice in the long run as well, Susi Dennison writes. 30/11/2023
Partner content UN Programme for the Economies of Central Asia: Transforming Central Asia into a connectivity hub Partner content presented by Azpromo Central Asian countries united last week to shine the spotlight on collaborative development, sustainability and regional integration as part of their continued economic expansion. 29/11/2023
Earth News Climate action ‘supernova’ needed at COP28, UN report warns Governments around the world are still “massively off track” on climate action, according to a new report from UN Climate Change. 14/11/2023
Gaza 'No childhood for them': The desperate situation for children in Gaza More than a hundred children have been killed on a daily basis since the conflict in Gaza began on 7 October and, for many, a happy childhood is little more than a distant dream. 13/11/2023
Earth News Glaring gap between global climate goals and fossil fuel extraction Governments plan to increase oil and gas production until at least 2050, UN-backed study reveals. 08/11/2023
Climate What is COP28, who is going and why does it matter? After a record-shattering year, the world is looking to the United Nations conference in the UAE this week to put us on a safer path. 28/10/2023
World News Euroviews. Should this year's COP28 be the last? Different, more flexible and more regional summits and organisations must emerge to collectively achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, Dr Marc Nebojsa Vukadinovic and Isabelle Négrier write. 24/10/2023