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What is the IPCC report and why does it matter?

Evidence on climate change and its impacts is gathered from around the world to compile IPCC reports.

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Euroviews. View: To beat deadly superbugs, we must tackle pollution

Environmental pollution is helping to breed deadly superbugs. We must cut it off at the source, writes Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: A month-by-month timeline of the conflict so far

Here's our look at the key moments since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February last year.

World News

UN chief warns of 'rule of lawlessness'

Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the rule of law risks turning into "the rule of lawlessness," citing a variety of unlawful actions committed by various states around the world, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Green News

Why has a Big Oil CEO been selected to lead COP28 climate talks?

Al Jaber says the UAE will take an “inclusive approach” that encompasses all stakeholders - especially those from the Global South who are most impacted by climate change.

Climate

Ozone layer will recover by 2040 in most of the world, says UN

The report lays out three key dates, with the ozone layer set to fully recover to 1980 values by 2066.

Green News

Loss and damage: Nearly €8bn pledged for Pakistan flood recovery

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the decision made in Sharm el Sheikh in November must be implemented.

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Euroviews. View: Early warning systems can put an end to climate disasters

"Climate change driven extreme events are inevitable. Widespread death and destruction are not," says Mami Mizutori, head UNDRR.

World News

Malta and Switzerland play an outsized role on the UN's biggest stage

The EU's smallest Member State, and Europe's most famously neutral nation, have just started their two year stint as members of the Security Council.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kyiv wants UN-backed peace summit 'by end of February'

In a new interview, Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said Russia would have to face a war crimes tribunal before joining any possible peace talks.

Nature

COP15: Cautious success or abject failure? The experts weigh in

COP15's ’unprecedented’ international deal to protect nature is hopeful but not without flaws.

Lebanon

Irish UN peacekeeping soldier killed in 'serious incident' in Lebanon

Three others were injured in the incident near the village of Al-Aqbiya.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

France condemns DR Congo massacre that left at least 131 dead

Local residents have said that M23 rebels forced them to dig mass graves to bury the victims.

Green News

Euroviews. View: COP15 is the time to ditch lip service and act on biodiversity

Craig Bennett and Clare Shine share why COP15 could be a defining moment for the protection of nature.

Europe News

'Make Russia pay': EU moves ahead with confiscation of frozen assets

The proceeds from the confiscation will be used to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

Nature

Indian biologist rallies 10,000 women to protect endangered storks

Wildlife biologist Dr Purnima Devi Barman has been made one of the UNEP's 2022 Champions of The Earth for her work.

Climate

Is overpopulation fuelling climate change? It’s not that simple

Climate change and population crowding might seem like two issues that are strongly linked - they are, but not quite as much as people might think.

Eco-Innovation

UN to hunt sources of climate warming methane from space

There will be a public database of global methane leaks to encourage governments and companies to curb emissions.

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Fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo resumes

UN-backed soldiers are patrolling in Goma as they try to secure the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Climate

Loss and damage is finally on the agenda at COP27. What now?

G77 and China debated into the early hours on Sunday morning, with loss and damage ending up on the COP27 agenda.