Marine debris, including plastics, paper, wood, metal and other manufactured material is found on beaches worldwide and at all depths of the ocean. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and four partner agencies have been tasked with leading a new push to help countries curb the land-based pollution of coastal areas and shorelines. FAO will co-lead […]
Join Monash University’s webinar launch event to introduce the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) AusNZPac’s Youth SDG Index report: Towards an SDG Youth Index. This report uses the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to measure youth progress towards the global 2030 agenda but highlights that Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Regional Network (AusNZPac) youth are […]
One spot has opened for the previously sold out United Nations Study Tour to Geneva! There is only one final spot available so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity again. Our small group tour to Geneva gives participants unique access to the United Nations, spending a week meeting with high-level UN officials and agencies. […]
Ending plastic pollution needs everyone.✅Governments and local authorities can incentivize sustainable business practices and invest in better waste management infrastructure.✅Businesses can eliminate the production of harmful plastics and provide consumers with sustainable alternatives through innovative solutions.✅Individuals and communities can use their voices and choices to give visibility to those working on solutions and call out […]
Ahead of International Mother Earth Day, observed on 22 April, NASA’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Katherine Calvin, shared her terrestrial and intergalactic experiences with UN News and how viewing the Earth from outer space has driven generations to advance climate action. Dr. Calvin advises NASA leadership on its science programmes and related strategic planning and investments. Also serving as […]
UNAMA/Farzana Zeba Kalam/An Afghan girl snatches a moment away from her watermelon selling duties to work on her homework The draconian restrictions on women’s ability to study and work have contributed to the calamitous socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, with devastating consequences for the population, according to a UN report released on Tuesday. The Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook […]