Marginalized communities are not voiceless; it is time for us to listen By Jean Quinn, Executive Director, UNANIMA International; Chair, NGO Committee for Social Development When I came to the UN eight years ago, I was overwhelmed by the extent of the issues presented to me. However, I knew almost immediately that I was in the right place at the right time. The UN is a vastly different landscape to where I come from in […]
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Inside the IPCC: What’s Next for Climate Science The United Nations is supporting the transformation of the agricultural sector of Santo Antão, the westernmost island of Cabo Verde. The project is creating new farmland in an arid climate by supporting irrigation and sustainable farming practices, including growing and marketing bananas and other sustainable products instead of sugar cane. Photo: UN Photo/Mark Garten After marathon negotiations in Istanbul, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change agreed to
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Development Prospects for Africa in the Context of the Global South By Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Member of the United Nations High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs At the most recent BRICS summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, one point that was made regularly by policy makers and commentators alike was that the BRICS now contributed more to global GDP than the G7 nations
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What’s Next for Global Climate Adaptation in 2024 Floating gardens in Bangladesh offer a highly resilient solution for farming in flood-prone areas while encouraging communities to protect the wetland ecosystems that house the gardens. Photo: Mostafijur Rahman Nasim After two years of international negotiations, consultations, and convenings, world leaders recently agreed to the planet’s first-ever international framework on climate adaptation. Now comes the hard part. The new UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience uniquely positions
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What to Expect at This Year’s WHO Executive Board Meeting Government officials and delegates gather at the 152nd session of the WHO Executive Board at the UN agency’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, in January 2023. Photo: WHO / Pierre Albouy As humanity grapples with a growing number of crises, issues, and threats to our collective well-being, government officials and dignitaries will gather in Geneva this month to lay out a plan to protect and promote
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5 Global Issues to Watch in 2024 | unfoundation.org A young protester onstage calling for the end of fossil fuels at the closing of the Global Climate Action High-Level Event during the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: COP28/Anthony Fleyhan From major elections across the globe to simultaneous and converging catastrophes, 2024 will be a pivotal year that shapes the geopolitical landscape and humanity’s collective future. The new year
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The United Nations recently urged world leaders to prioritize renewable energy and sustainable development in a bid to combat the climate crisis and achieve a more sustainable future for all. In a statement issued by UN secretary-general António Guterres, the organization called on leaders to take urgent action to transition to renewable energy sources and implement sustainable development practices in order to limit global warming and reduce carbon emissions. The urgency of this call to
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The United Nations has once again taken a powerful stance against the use of chemical weapons in international conflicts. The recent condemnation comes on the heels of reports of chemical weapon attacks in various countries, including Syria and Yemen. Chemical weapons are widely regarded as some of the most horrific and indiscriminate weapons of mass destruction, causing unimaginable suffering and devastation to civilians and soldiers alike. They violate the fundamental principles of humanity and international
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UN Secretary-General Issues Call to Action for Greater International Cooperation and Solidarity In a world facing mounting challenges such as climate change, global health crises, and growing geopolitical tensions, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a passionate call to action for greater international cooperation and solidarity. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Guterres emphasized the importance of global unity in addressing the urgent issues facing our planet. He urged world leaders to set aside
