Trump tariffs widen trade war, threatening allies and global rules
The U.S. tariffs for about 90 countries further undermine the global trade system led by the World Trade Organization.
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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Lobbyists outnumber E.U. diplomats at plastic treaty talks, analysis shows
Corporate presence at the INC-5.2 negotiations in Geneva raises concerns about the integrity of the final treaty text.
Plastic treaty talks open with longshot bid for consensus deal
The negotiations in Geneva are the sixth round of talks since 175 nations agreed in 2022 to create a legally binding treaty.
A generation at risk as Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens
The crisis uprooted entire communities, with children 'reduced to just skin and bones' and 80% of them not in school.
Geneva's plastic treaty talks at make-or-break moment for ocean health
The 10-day session at the U.N.'s European headquarters is widely seen as the definitive moment for a global accord.
Global parliamentarians call for unity and stronger multilateralism
The declaration underscored that complex global problems demand unified responses and strong political will.
GESDA unveils new "anticipatory science diplomacy" framework
The Geneva foundation emphasizes that science diplomacy needs anticipation so it can evolve and renew multilateralism.
U.N. rights leader criticizes U.S. and 'any acts of intimidation or reprisal'
The head of the U.N. Human Rights Council pushed back against U.S. sanctions on a council-appointed investigator.
Rethinking refugee narrative and history from voices in the archives
Beyond official narratives and statistics are the complex realities and unexpected agency of displaced populations.
Extreme temps grip Europe as heat islands increase risks for millions
Urgent early warning systems and urban heat protections are needed with extreme heat events becoming more frequent.
Swiss to rescue Geneva's multilateral hub with $390 million relief package
Swiss and Geneva authorities approved measures that 'aim to ease acute funding shortfalls' for international organizations.
UNHCR forced to make deep cuts amid global surge in refugee needs
The U.N. refugee agency's loss of thousands of staff mirrors other Geneva-based agencies heavily reliant on U.S. funding.
UN80: Seizing the opportunity for a more inclusive United Nations
If decision-makers can keep a long-term perspective on impacts, reforms can strengthen the U.N. despite budget cuts.
People, wildlife, planet pay cost of convenience for single-use plastics
A plastic layer in Earth’s geological record may become our legacy, marking a moment we turned into a single-use planet.
Surveys show majority of public still trusts U.N. despite an overall decline
The U.N. appears to be more trusted than many governments, other multilateral institutions, and regional organizations.
Appeals court keeps U.S. tariffs for now as Trump sharply rebuffs judges
The Trump administration argued the political branches, not courts, 'make foreign policy and chart economic policy.'