Speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he emphasised the human impact of environmental devastation and climate change. And as environmental […]
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The Sevilla Commitment: A vital step to rebuild trust in global cooperation
Activists, many from the Global South, attending the talks in Spain, are calling for greater leadership and commitment from wealthier nations to help address long-standing […]
With sustainable development under threat, Sevilla summit rekindles hope and unity
“The human consequences of rising debt burdens, escalating trade tensions and steep cuts to official development assistance have been brought into sharp relief this week,” […]
Sevilla: Without sustainable development, there is neither hope nor security
Development benefits all countries because it is linked to other areas of activity and society, including basic security itself. Without it, there is no hope […]
Spain and Brazil push global action to tax the super-rich and curb inequality
Presented during the UN’s 4th International Conference on Financing for Development – taking place this week in Sevilla, Spain – the proposal highlights a growing […]
World News in Brief: Türk speaks out on sexual violence, Brazil floods update, Nicaraguan human rights violations
“We are not meeting the minimum requirement to prevent women from being silenced, and support their participation and leadership in…building peace,” Mr. Türk said. 25 years […]
Countries set to adopt ‘vital’ pandemic preparedness accord
The stakes are high for this year’s World Health Assembly, the UN’s premier health forum, where officials will tackle a sweeping agenda – from pandemic readiness […]
Pandemic heroes stepped up in 2020 – now they’re asking world leaders to do the same
A defining moment for global health is about to unfold in Geneva. The United Nations is playing a central role in efforts to prevent future […]
Extreme weather impacts cascading ‘from the Andes to the Amazon’
The study also highlights positive developments amid the bleak news, such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of […]
WHO give clean bill of health to cities taking action on preventable diseases
Córdoba in Argentina, Fortaleza in Brazil and Manchester in the UK picked up accolades at a healthy cities summit, co-hosted by the UN World Health […]
