OPEC and IEA chief at odds over global demand for oil, gas and coal
Oil producers took issue with a prediction by the energy agency's chief that demand for fossil fuels will peak by 2030.
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Talks open on plastics treaty to defuse environmental 'time bomb'
About 69% of all the plastics produced, mainly through fossil fuel burning, are used just once or twice before they are thrown away. About 22% is mismanaged. Just 9% is recycled.
U.N. proposes global 'roadmap' to 80% cut in plastic pollution by 2040
The estimated annual social and environmental costs of plastic pollution range from US$300 billion to $US1.5 trillion.
Guterres to humanity: In the race to fight climate change, it's 'cooperate or perish'
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has a message for humanity: Join a "climate solidarity pact" or a "suicide pact" – before it's too late.
Ukraine maps US$750B postwar recovery plan
More than 40 nations and international organizations signed onto a roadmap for Ukraine's recovery with longterm financial, political and technical support.
WTO tackles food, vaccines, fishing subsidies
Hunger, vaccine patents and fishing subsidies top the agenda as the global trade body holds its first ministerial conference in four and a half years.
Trove of financial documents reveal 'shadow economy'
An analysis found offshore assets of politicians and officials from 91 countries and territories, including 35 current and former leaders, ICIJ reported.
Trump proposes steep cuts to global health
U.S. President Donald Trump sent a US$4.8 trillion budget plan to Congress proposing deep cuts to international organizations and global health programs.
Paris forum pitches for global governance
The Paris Peace Forum promoted what French President Emmanuel Macron described as a need for "balanced cooperation" among nations.
Nations adopt 2030 health coverage goal
The U.N. General Assembly called on all nations to work towards enabling everyone to have affordable, quality health services by 2030.
G-7 allies in turmoil over trade and climate
G-7 leaders ended a summit with little progress in resolving tensions over U.S. policies, a troubled world economy, the climate crisis and Iran’s nuclear deal.
OECD chief urges leaders to heed green wave of political 'muscle'
The head of the 36-nation organization called on governments to listen to millions of people worried about climate change.
G-20 major economies focus on U.S.-China trade war and tax loopholes
Finance leaders from the world's 20 biggest economies projected moderate global growth and recovery later this year and into 2020, but warned of risks from a prolonged trade war.
OECD sets new voluntary ethical standards for artificial intelligence
IBM, which helped develop the standards, said they offer policy guidance for governments and stakeholders worldwide.
Big pharma wants universal health coverage for 'sustainable funding'
The global trade federation IFPMA joined a chorus of voices saying health spending is a critical investment, not just a cost.
IMF forecasts a modest slowdown in the global growth rate to 3.5%
That updated forecast is down from the 3.7% growth rate from last year that had been expected to continue in 2019.