IMF report says a global carbon tax will be needed within a decade
The global lending institution said carbon emissions could be cut by 35% over the next decade through a $75 per ton tax.
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United Nations faces severe cash shortage, could default on payments
The world body could run out of money by the end of this month dealing with its worst budget crisis in at least a decade.
U.N. refugee agency seeks end to statelessness over next five years
UNHCR's chief Filippo Grandi and goodwill ambassador Cate Blanchett appealed to governments to help 10 million people.
New clean air treaty goes into effect across Europe and North America
The agreement aims to limit heat-trapping black carbon emissions that accelerate melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Commission shows digital dangers for kids from global connectivity
Internet users extend to half the world, including 1.15 billion children who can benefit only if they can safely navigate it.
Georgieva starts in new post as chief of the International Monetary Fund
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva emphasized the IMF must deal with inequality, climate risk, and technology.
Pakistan and India take rivalry over Himalayan region to United Nations
Pakistan's prime minister warned the U.N. General Assembly of a potential 'bloodbath' over the Jammu and Kashmir region.
U.N. mission to probe suspected human rights abuses in Venezuela
The Human Rights Council created a mission to investigate cases in the beleaguered country from the past five years.
UNCTAD warns trade tensions may cause global recession next year
The U.N. agency also cited currency and debt as factors contributing to the warning signs of a global recession in 2020.
IPCC report on cryosphere points to 'profound' impacts from warming
Almost 1 meter of sea level rise and the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is anticipated by the end of the century.
Universal Postal Union delegates reject Trump's U.S. mail demand
The U.N. postal agency opened its Extraordinary Congress with a vote to reject the demand it overhaul delivery rates.
U.N. chief warns against 'great fracture' in U.S.-China relations
The U.N. chief opened the U.N. General Assembly with a plea for U.S.-China unity to prevent war and fight climate change.
AfDB 'getting out of coal' with no more financing for fossil fuel energy
The African Development Bank Group says it will no longer support '19th century technologies' like coal and oil.
U.N. push for carbon neutrality gains ground but not a majority
At a U.N. summit, 77 nations committed to 'net zero' carbon emissions and 70 simply promised stronger climate actions.
Counterterrorism forum taking the fight online to become independent
A global task force to fight online extremism announced it will become an independent watchdog organization.
Nations adopt goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030
The U.N. General Assembly called for all nations to work towards enabling affordable, quality health services for all.