Mercury treaty shifts strategy to aim at dental fillings, illegal cosmetics
In the shadow of a decades-long toxic legacy, nations have been cracking down on mercury pollution with mixed results.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked nation in Central Europe, known for its mountains, lakes, and highly developed economy. The country has a long-standing policy of armed neutrality, which has allowed it to host the headquarters of many international organizations, including the U.N. office in Geneva.
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U.N. trade agency adopts sweeping mandate tackling global debt crisis
UNCTAD also launched a new platform to stabilize borrower nations and mobilize capital for a costly green transition.
U.N. weather agency backs AI and climate science for early warnings
WMO's governing body expressed an urgent need to accelerate life-saving warnings and defend climate data integrity.
Global parliamentarians vow to push humanitarian law amid crises
The main outcome was the adoption of a declaration to uphold humanitarian norms and support humanitarian action.
U.N. trade conference confronts global FDI slump, budget crisis
Operationally, UNCTAD, like other organizations, must navigate economic headwinds and severe budget limitations.
Release of hostages and prisoners opens path for aid, peace summit
ICRC teams received hostages in Gaza and transferred Palestinians from Israeli detention to Gaza and the West Bank.
Switzerland's significant glacier melt accelerates in U.N. preservation year
Almost 1,400 Swiss glaciers remain, the most among European nations, but over 1,000 small glaciers have already melted.
African nations assert leadership at the U.N. while regional crises persist
As leaders gathered, progress along climate and financial fronts contrasted with grim reports on rights and violence.
U.N. AI debate reveals U.S.-China divide over regulatory approach
Top experts increasingly agree voluntary commitments from AI companies are not enough to deal with threats.
ICJ backs France in dispute with Equatorial Guinea on Paris mansion
Brazil, Switzerland and the U.K. also scrutinized financial dealings of the Equatorial Guinea president's son.
Israel’s expanded Gaza offensive stokes U.N. famine warnings
A UNICEF official confirmed reports of families who try to flee Gaza City but find the evacuation areas are even less safe.
UPU Congress gathers postal leaders as U.S. tariffs upend global system
A new UPU report found the industry's growth has lagged by 71% behind the global economy over the past two decades.
In final stretch, pandemic treaty talks narrowing on benefit sharing
A $10.5 billion global fund for pandemic preparedness would cost a fraction of the devastation the treaty seeks to prevent.
In Swiss court, Indonesian islanders take on cement giant over climate
The court's preliminary hearing focused on whether the case is admissible under Swiss law, setting a potential precedent.
Budget cuts, U.S. disengagement to challenge Human Rights Council
A major point of contention is the unprecedented decision by the United States to boycott its human rights review.
Humanitarian vessel attacked by Libyan patrol in international waters
A vessel chartered by humanitarian groups had 87 rescued people on board when a Libyan patrol boat approached.