News headlines for “Sustainable Development”, page 3
Dire fertiliser shortage a lurking threat due to Hormuz crisis
- UN News
Since the start of the Middle East conflict with Israeli and US strikes on Iran on 28 February, concerns have been growing over rising oil and commodity prices.
War in the Middle East: Cultural treasures damaged, with more at risk
- UN News
Since the outbreak of war on 28 February, several unique sites of cultural significance have been damaged in Iran, Israel and Lebanon, alongside immense suffering, displacement and death.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 23 March: Civilians bear brunt of ongoing war
- UN News
The war in the Middle East is well into its fourth week and the humanitarian emergency it has sparked continues to be the focus of international attention, along with the energy crisis caused by attacks on shipping in key Strait of Hormuz and other oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf region. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.
How Kyrgyzstan built a system to support domestic violence survivors
- UN News
Domestic violence was not something people spoke about openly in Kyrgyzstan in the 1990s following the collapse of the Soviet Union, but after a long road of dedicated efforts, there are now laws addressing family abuse, crisis centres and hotlines while human rights defenders tackle such new challenges as sexual slavery.
WHO verifies deadly hospital attack in war-torn Sudan
- UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) verified on Saturday a hospital attack in war-torn Sudan that killed 64 people.
When justice fails: Why women can’t get protection from AI deepfake abuse
- UN News
She woke up to messages flooding her phone. Doctored images of her, sexualised and viral, had spread while she slept.
Geospatial Innovations Addressing Critical Water Data Gaps in Asia
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, March 20 (IPS) - Across Asia, new initiatives are showing how satellite Earth observation data and AI-powered technologies can turn fragmented water-related data into actionable insights for managers and policymakers in line ministries and local governments.
Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem
- UN News
Forests cover more than 40 per cent of Belarus. At the same time, the country recorded twice as many forest fires last year compared to the year before.
The UN housing development which challenged 1940s’ segregated United States
- UN News
At a time when some state laws dictated where different races could live, Parkway Village, built to house some of the first UN staff in New York in 1947, led the way in eliminating racially segregated housing in the United States.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 March: Energy shocks deepen as strikes hit infrastructure
- UN News
The crisis in the Middle East continues, with strikes and counter-strikes reported across the region, driving civilian casualties, displacement and rising humanitarian needs. Energy infrastructure has also been affected, with reports of an oil refinery struck in Kuwait and warnings from Qatar that liquefied natural gas export capacity could fall following an attack on the Ras Laffan facility. Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel, underscoring the growing global economic impact. UN agencies warn of mounting pressure on health systems, supply chains and essential services, as they scale up emergency assistance despite access constraints. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.
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