Global IssuesNews headlines for “Environmental Issues”
UN: Extreme Heat a Global Issue With an Unequal Impact
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 26 (IPS) - “The world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures," says the UN Secretary-General as he launches a call to action on extreme heat and its impact on society and the environment.
Belém Improving to Host 2025 Climate Summit in Brazil
- Inter Press Service
BELÉM, Brazil, Jul 25 (IPS) - Hotels and other amenities may be lacking for participants at the 30th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP30), in this northern Brazilian city in late 2025, but the bottom line is they will have a unique experience in the Amazon.
The heat is on: We must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures, urges UN chief
- UN News
The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.
More Poverty for the Poor
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jul 24 (IPS) - Many low-income countries (LICs) continue to slip further behind the rest of the world. Meanwhile, people in extreme poverty have been increasing again after decades of decline.
Rising heat in Europe and Central Asia killing almost 400 children a year: UNICEF
- UN News
Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are killing nearly 400 children a year according to new analysis of the latest available data by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released on Wednesday.
Southern African Drought: Extreme Hardship, Hopefully Only in the Short Term
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jul 23 (IPS) - Heading into the traditional dry period of winter in southern Africa, there was significant consternation due to the drastically below average rainfall the region has been experiencing since January 2024.
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
- UN News
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday.
Silenced: Women's Many Layered Struggles for Climate Justice in Nepal
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, Jul 18 (IPS) - Silenced and sidelined, women politicians in Nepal fight for their voices to be heard, especially as they represent a population most impacted by climate change.
The International Seabed Authority Must Change Course Amid Series of Scandals
- Inter Press Service
A CORUNA, Spain, Jul 17 (IPS) - The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has enormous importance as responsible for the fate of the largest, and most untouched, biome on the Planet. Ahead of elections for its leadership, governments cannot ignore that its current Secretary-General has become the subject of both media investigations and criticism from other parts of the UN.
World News in Brief: Bangladesh student protests, South Sudan attacks continue, opportunity knocks for climate action in Africa
- UN News
As violent protests continued at university campuses in Bangladesh on Wednesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged authorities to engage with students demanding an end to the quota system for government jobs amid rising unemployment.
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