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U.N. seeks decade of cooperation to fight rise in sand and dust storms
A U.N. report says at least 25% of global dust emissions that scatter on land and ocean come from human activities.
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A U.N. report says at least 25% of global dust emissions that scatter on land and ocean come from human activities.
Most research has focused on wealthier countries that have relatively low disease rates and access to quality heath care.
Some pointed to a recent landmark human rights ruling on climate change as a potential use for a Global Plastics Treaty.
Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war accelerated geopolitical tensions among major powers.
Little more than a week ago, the U.N. Human Rights Committee warned of serious abuses in the nation.
Speakers blamed major economies for a system that puts profits over fighting poverty and caring for the planet.
Drought, floods, disease outbreaks and a global food crisis add pressure for real action at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt.
The report blames misinformation, conflicts and wars, lockdowns, supply chain disruptions and diverted resources.
The activist, mechanical engineer and ex-parliamentarian is set to replace UNAIDS' embattled leader Michel Sidibé.
The U.N. health agency had rejected making an emergency declaration three times before, but said it now fears the deadly virus disease could spread to neighboring countries.
Delegates to the global decision-making body will tackle ways to strengthen emergency response and restructure the agency.
After an emergency meeting, WHO’s director said he accepted a panel's recommendation to skip an emergency declaration.
The U.N. reported losing 21 staff who worked for its agencies; other international organizations reported losing 25 staff.
New ethnic clashes in the south of the country and violence along a border region displaced more than 1 million people.
U.S. President Donald Trump's belligerent national security adviser John Bolton harshly condemned the International Criminal Court, which is hated by conservatives.
International organizations are calling on governments and technology companies to adopt a human rights declaration.