Nearly 282 million people in Africa were undernourished in 2022: UN
Approximately one billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021
Reform, restitution, justice: UN report suggests host of measures to protect indigenous rights
Denying indigenous peoples their rights self-defeating: UN Report
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: Expert outlines a way forward
Africa needs to advocate more aggressively for its own interests
234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write upcoming IPCC climate report. Here’s what you need to know
The report, first of 4 that make up the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, looks at the physical science behind climate change. It will …
UN to boost humanitarian aid for Ukraine, form global crisis response group
Providing relief in captured cities is becoming riskier by the day as Russia widens its attack, says Antonio Guterres
CoP26: It’s half-time at the crucial Glasgow climate change summit — and here’s the score
More than 100 countries signed on to a new pledge to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030
Australia’s stumbling, last-minute dash for climate respectability doesn’t negate a decade of abject failure
Australia is the worst-performing of all developed countries when it comes to meaningful climate action
Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?
Researchers and environmentalists consider synthetic biology or synbio as a potential tool to preserve biodiversity and restore the natural ecosystem
Cyclone Mocha largely spares Bangladesh but not Myanmar; detailed damage not known yet
Rohingya refugees around Cox’s Bazar saved; but not those in camps of Sittwe city
Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Over 70 big consumer brands also appeal to reduce plastic production in joint statement
IPCC report: Many changes to climate are irreversible now, says Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General calls for complete pause on coal plants after 2021 during the launch of the 6th IPCC report
Markhor: The world’s largest wild goat now has a day of its own
The UN declared May 24 as ‘International Day of the Markhor’ on May 2, citing its iconic and economic importance
In South Sudan, 4.5 million children need humanitarian support: UNICEF
An estimated 1.4 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition
Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework
Eight indicators added, six deleted
CoP26: The science everyone needs to know about climate change, in 6 charts
Earth’s climate system is interconnected and complex, and even small temperature changes can have large impacts
Africa’s drylands are getting more support. How to make the most of this
The UN recently launched the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide
Life of Plastic: Talks on global treaty to end plastic pollution begin in Uruguay
Delhi-based think-tank Centre for Science and Environment had released a report November 22 in the run-up to the Uruguay meeting
Over 10,000 to attend UN biodiversity convention next month
Clear mandates needed from delegates for a biodiversity framework that is strong and yet implementable
1.9 billion in Asia-Pacific cannot afford healthy diet: UN report
At the same time, an estimated 14.5 million children under five were overweight or obese in 2020
UN launches 10 principles to close Asia-Pacific sustainable finance gap
Aimed at mobilising and deploying financing for key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly around climate action
Finally, microorganisms and pollinators receive much needed support: Technical working group formed by FAO
19th session of Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture held July 17-21, 2023 in Rome to decide on the agenda for next two years
Topping the wrong chart: India has highest number of stillbirths
India recorded 0.34 million stillbirths in 2019; COVID-19 has disrupted health systems and added to the existing burden
Afghanistan under Taliban: A decade’s progress eroded in a year, says UN
Cascading crises, almost 700,000 jobs vanished, finds report
Early warning systems and controlled burning for forest fire management in talks at UN Forum on Forests
By end of forum on May 10, declaration aims to achieve agreement on a high-level political commitment to forest protection
New global order (or disorder)
Fixing weaknesses in democracy is not about less, but more democracy