Scientists find Earth's ozone hole is on the mend due to treaty efforts
A new scientific assessment shows damage to the ozone layer from aerosol sprays and coolants started recovering.
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Anti-corruption forum links corrosive impact on democracy
At least 45 governments, businesses and organizations endorse a 26-point pledge for preventing corruption.
European bloc joins WIPO treaty on books for visually impaired people
The 'Books for Blind' Marrakesh Treaty championed by Stevie Wonder will have 70 member nations when the E.U. is added.
Under U.S. pressure, WTO welcomes revamp from G-20 trade ministers
The World Trade Organization is a major target of the Trump administration, which prefers to let the U.S. set its own tariffs.
Trump trade war erodes the U.N.'s global anti-poverty goals for 2030
International organizations said the tit-for-tat tariffs will undercut a broad array of global development efforts.
Experts propose clean energy global fund to propel climate treaty
A global fund or organization could speed innovation so the energy sector can fulfill the Paris climate treaty.