Sustainability
World Bank downgrades global growth forecasts, poorest countries hardest hit
The risks to emerging and developing economies include rising trade barriers, slow investment, and economic slowdowns in richer countries. “Stronger...
More than one million sexually transmitted infections occur every day: WHO
Highlighting the “concerning lack of progress” by countries in stopping the spread of these and other STIs, the World Health...
Around 23 million boys have married before reaching 15; ‘we can end this violation’ says UNICEF chief
Using data from 82 countries, the in-depth study brings the overall number estimated child marriages to 765 million, UNICEF revealed....
Key economic forum in Russia: New technology a ‘vector of hope’ but also ‘a source of fear’ says Guterres
But as much as it is a “vector of hope, it is also a source of fear”, that will cause...
Promoting gender equality a ‘crucial contribution’ in effort to restore, protect our planet’s oceans
“We need to empower each and every citizen to take care of the ocean and enable all women to play...
Tuesday’s Daily Brief: Bicycles for the environment, new leader for the UN General Assembly, UN values, Ebola, Syria and Libya
‘Bicycle Kingdom’ makes a comeback, as China seeks solutions to tackle air pollution crisis Cars have replaced bicycles as the...
Goal of the Month | Exclusive Interview With Michelle Yeoh, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Q&A What inspired you to become a Goodwill Ambassador for UNDP? And could you take us through some of the...
Take action on air pollution to save lives, and the planet, urges UN chief
As well as claiming seven million lives every year, and damaging children’s development, the UN chief noted that many air...
‘From farm to plate’, first-ever World Food Safety Day demonstrates the need to take unsafe food off the menu
“These deaths are entirely preventable,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Unsafe food – contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances...
Thursday’s Daily Brief: STIs worldwide, food safety and food prices, updates on Iraq and East Africa
More than one million sexually transmitted infections occur every day: WHO The global scale of sexually transmitted infections (STI) should...
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