India needs more representative national food waste studies, says latest UN report
Food waste can be halved through concerted, collaborative effort, advises UN analysis
Structural, governance reforms key to achieve 2030 Agenda: Report
Three years after adoption of SDGs, most countries have failed to implement them into real policies
Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation
It calls upon the parties to “mainstream” biodiversity protection in decision-making
Asia-Pacific region 32 years behind 2030 target on achieving SDGs: UNESCAP
None of SDGs can be achieved by 2030; all targets under climate action goal (SDG 13) off-track, some even regressing
Green growth now on Africa’s agenda
The forum will focus on three key areas: new financing models for green growth, sustainable urbanisation and sustainable lifestyles
Human rights, environment activists unsafe in Asia: Report
688 cases of violations and abuses recorded in 18 countries in 2017, 2018
The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead
There is some reason to cheer as the continental body celebrates its 20th anniversary on 9 July. Yet a lot remains to be achieved.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week: Lack of access
Shortage of first-line antibiotics, which are essential to treat a wide range of common infections, is a major public health threat
UN reports demands review of non-tariff measures to boost world trade
If implemented in the right trade, such measures can help in achieving sustainable development goals
E-government survey 2022: African countries show improvement but high data charges widen digital divide
Gathering adequate investment for e-government development has been a challenge for Africa
Why International Yoga Day is no cause for celebration in India
The debate around International Yoga Day is not about health benefits. It is about the media spectacle in the name of health when spending on …
The expanding landscape of environmental, social and governance in India
Media will have a major role to play in creating mass awareness among investors in India
‘Improving efficiency only way to control nitrogen pollution’
Human-induced nitrogen emissions have surpassed natural emissions, damaging the environment and human health, says Mark Sutton, lead author of &…
23,700,000: That's how many people climate change forced out of their homes in 2021
Climate disasters led to 4.9 million internal displacements in India last year: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
UNEA 5.2: UN assembly to come up with an agreement on plastic pollution
The agreement will seek to track the lifespan of plastic products right from the source and into the seas
Why UNICEF wants to raise $255 million this year for eastern, southern Africa
The additional funds will support children with adequate, life-saving nutrition services
Sudan conflict fallout: Over 1,200 children have died in country amid healthcare crisis, says UN
Children died from suspected measles and malnutrition; those under five account for over three-quarters of all deaths
Least developed countries need help to overcome COVID-19-induced economic setback: UNCTAD
Boosting productive capacities biggest hope for LDC to cushion COVID-19 impacts
Almost 60% of Africa’s low-income countries in debt distress: UNCTAD
Ghana and Tunisia are in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency loans
UNPFII calls for inclusion of indigenous people in socio-economic development, conservation of environment
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues also demanded inclusion in preserving culture & languages
UN meet begins over treaty to govern use of high seas
Fifth round of negotiations for international legal treaty to protect marine biodiversity beyond jurisdiction of countries
Combating forest fires in focus on Day 1 of UN forum; India shares revised National Forest Policy
About 100 million hectares of forest or 3% of world’s total forest area affected by fires each year
Simply Put: ‘I’ for indigenous, ‘E’ for Extinct
Can biotechnology help feed the world’s hungriest region—Asia and the Pacific?
Simply put: Droughts disastrous for agriculture