Trump administration rebukes International Criminal Court
Trump's national security adviser harshly condemned the International Criminal Court, which is hated by conservatives.
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Hot planet on a path of 'suicidal emissions' from fossil fuel burning
The U.N. secretary-general demanded that nations act far faster and more decisively to combat the climate crisis.
Trump threatens pullout from WTO in latest snub of multilateralism
The U.S. president said he would withdraw the U.S. from the independent World Trade Organization if it doesn't 'shape up.'
Military space force proposed by Trump may flout international treaty
The U.S. president's proposed 'Space Force' would create a new service to prepare for conflict and war in outer space.
Faster eco-improvement urged on multiple fronts despite financial cuts
The Global Environment Facility, or GEF, sent up smoke signals warning that 'incremental change will not suffice.'
Trump's anti-internationalism strains Western military alliance
After calling NATO obsolete, Trump suggested America might not defend others and demanded more defense spending.
International organizations 'under attack' says Bono at Irish U.N. event
The implications of the U2 singer's message extended well beyond Ireland's race for a seat on the U.N. Security Council.
Trump administration abandons the U.N.'s top human rights body
The U.S. president, complaining of bias against Israel, said America's participation will be reduced to observer status.
U.N. report identifies vast climate risks in exceeding 1.5° Celsius limit
The report from the U.N.'s Nobel Prize-winning climate panel aims to strenghten nations' actions under the Paris treaty.
Transition to renewable energy lags behind Paris treaty climate goals
High shares of renewables are being integrated in the power sector, but not fast enough to fight climate change.
'Low profile' diplomacy: North Korea's hidden avenues to the world
A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.
Clean energy enters business mainstream with shift to renewables
IRENA says 200 companies reported more than half the electricity they consumed came from renewables.
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.