Simon Stiell addressed the opening of the UN June Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany – an important step ahead of the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey this November. “Tackling the global climate crisis is the hardest, but most important thing humanity has ever tried to do together.he said. “It is worth doing, because we … Read more
Only 10 percent of all plastics produced are recycledso most plastics will end up littering streets, entering waterways and reaching the ocean. Each year, some 52 million tonnes of plastic waste enter the ocean, where it stays and affects more than 4,000 marine species. A blue whale, the world’s largest mammal, can consume up to … Read more
“These tragedies weigh heavily on us all and should shock the conscience of the entire worldAntonio Guterres said. “Let me be clear. UN personnel must never be targeted. Attacks on peacekeepers and humanitarian workers are a violation of international lawincluding international humanitarian law.” Most recently, a UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed in Lebanon last week – … Read more
According to Romanian authorities, the Russian drone entered Romanian airspace before crashing into the roof of an apartment building, sparking a fire on the 10th floor. The incident marks the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine that a Russian drone has struck a residential building inside a NATO Member State, although … Read more
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the harms children face in digital spaces – from addictive design features to privacy violations – were not inevitable, but the result of deliberate commercial choices. ‘Addictive features’ “Online harms to kids’ safety, privacy and well-being result from design choices and business practices that undermine safety, … Read more
However, it has been under duress for some time and going forward faces multiple threats which not only gravely endanger its future health but the future of humanity itself. Some 550 experts from 86 countries have spent almost five years compiling a 1600-page assessment detailing the challenges the ocean faces. This scientific guide delivers the … Read more
Top peacekeeping awards for military and police On 5th June, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will honor two peacekeepers with the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage, UN Peacekeeping’s highest award. The ceremony will be held at UN Headquarters from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST and broadcast live on UN Web TV. Sergii Prykhodko, Ukraine … Read more
Releasing the UN’s annual report on Friday, Special Representative Pramila Patten said the numbers reflected a deepening global trend, with rising insecurity, displacement and dwindling resources for survivors all fueling the crisis. “In 2025 documented cases of sexual violence as a tactic of war, torture, terrorism and political repression marked by extreme brutality and overwhelmingly … Read more
The issue is under scrutiny as delegates gather at UN Headquarters this week to tackle the global spread of illicit firearms – weapons that continue to fuel violence in communities long after wars end. At the center of discussions are emerging technologies that experts warn could make these illegal weapons easier to manufacture and harder … Read more
At least seven civilians were killed in villages in Mambasa Territory, Ituri province, on Sunday, humanitarian partners reported. The attack followed weeks of mounting violence in the province, bringing the death toll to more than 170 in May alone. Violence also continued in North and South Kivu provinces, where armed clashes prevented people from accessing … Read more