Australia backs coal in the run up to new climate deal

Prime Minister Tony Abbott supports use of fossil fuels for economic growth at G20 summit

Africa records 152 disasters every year

The impact of risk reduction on the ground is what matters most, say experts

AIDS epidemic can end by 2030: UNAIDS

India reverses HIV epidemic, but reports high number of new infections 

High on jargon, low on justice!

A new, just and transformative world order, calls for new rules, new structures, new solidarities, new leadership. World leaders negotiating the …

Ebola-hit countries to get additional US $5 billion for speedy recovery

Amount pledged at two-day global Ebola meet in New York

Developed nations should invest in healthcare of poorer countries: WHO

The Addis Ababa conference from July 13 to July 16 will also pave the way for the new set of Sustainable Development Goals

Twenty-six countries commit US $560 million for UN development work

India pledges $9.28 million

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 …

To achieve sustainable goals, world must learn from MDGs

Effective use of data can help galvanise development efforts, highlights last Millennium Development Goal report

MDG final report highlights the success of strategic intervention

Human society has achieved several milestones on all eight goals: Report

Drought may cause food shortage in southern Africa, says UN agency

The maize belt of South Africa has witnessed crop failure rates of over 50 per cent due to the lack of rainfall, the World Food Programme (WFP) said

A look at some of the world’s most threatened forests

Unplanned and unrestrained activities for agriculture, industry and urbanisation are ruining our most important ally in nature—the forest

‘Tsunami’ of e-waste rolling out over the world

Annually, one million people die from occupational poisoning, says UNEP chief

Mayors adopt Seoul Declaration for sustainable, smart cities

Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau emphasised on the importance of ecomobility by saying the city would host the second EcoMobility World Festival in …

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

GDP-driven growth is not sustainable, says UN report

Inclusive Wealth Report asks countries to reorient their economic policy planning and evaluation away from GDP targetting

UNEP launches coalition to promote renewable energy

Move aimed at developing policies that enable and encourage renewables and increased energy efficiency

Direct cash transfers reduce risk of exposure to HIV, says UNDP report

Cash payments help tackle poverty and improve access to education and healthcare

Bonn summit: Participants reach a consensus on forest protection

According to an IPCC report, deforestation is responsible for almost 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions

UN asks nations to prepare climate plans by March

Christiana Figueres calls for achieving climate neutrality in the second half of the century

UN Security Council steps into climate change

Calls attention to potential threat of climate on international peace

‘Montreal treaty saved world’s ozone layer’

Data from NASA suggests the hole will be repaired by the end of 21st century

Renew efforts to rid planet of TB, UN chief urges governments

It is possible to end the epidemic by 2035, said Ban Ki-moon on World Tuberculosis Day

Hunger and poverty trigger most of the conflicts, says FAO official

Ongoing conflicts is Africa and West Asia could be seen as closest examples

UN’s technology bank could soon be a reality

The bank aims to promote sharing of technology essential for development to least developing countries without hurting commercial interests of …