U.N. labor agency marks its past with a look to the future of work
The centenary featured prominently at the opening of ILO's labor conference with delegates from 187 nations.
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Climate activism propelled by Europe's green-minded voters
The left-leaning Greens’ young environmental supporters in the European Union's parliament shared a pro-E.U. sentiment.
Plastic contaminating the ocean is added to treaty on hazardous waste
A legally-binding global mechanism for managing plastic waste sends a political signal to markets and consumers.
In Trump era, Arctic Council steers clear of addressing the climate crisis
The eight-nation council reaffirmed its commitment to peace and cooperation but skirted any mention of global warming.
Students in Friday strike movement demand climate action worldwide
Climate protests organized in 2,083 cities across 125 nations made for one of the world's biggest ever demonstrations.
Organizations lose 46 staff in Ethiopian Airlines jet crash
The U.N. reported losing 21 staff who worked for its agencies; other international organizations reported losing 25 staff.
Human rights agenda seen to be 'losing ground' around the world
The Human Rights Council began with warnings of broken norms despite some powerful movements for social justice.
Nature and climate crises come into focus amid Davos extravagance
Dire environmental challenges and climate change took center stage at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering.
UNAIDS and Global Fund plan multibillion-dollar scaleups
The two organizations say far more global funding is needed to end HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics by 2030.
Rise of populism and trade wars erodes international cooperation
The Trump administration's broadsides embolden nations with poor rights records and encourage attacks on journalists.
Fridays for Future student climate protests escalate around the world
The strikes are not affiliated with any political party but support international organizations seeking emissions cuts.
UNAIDS promises instant reforms but its leader will linger a half-year
Despite UNAIDS' insistence on urgency, its leader announced he would wait to resign his position until the end of next June.
Trade policy organization shuttered amid controversy after 22 years
The Geneva-based International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development said it was closing immediately.
U.N. environment chief resigns after audit finds excessive plane flights
The image of a jet-setting executive at an agency that sets environmental and climate agendas made for poor optics.
Scientists narrow the hunt for non-visible dark matter in the universe
One of the hottest pursuits in particle physics is the search for clues about dark matter, an unobservable theoretical material.
Global arms trade comes into focus on Saudi role in Khashoggi killing
Protesters urged more attention to global weapons sales in the wake of a journalist's murder in a Saudi consulate at Istanbul.