News headlines for “Sustainable Development”, page 5
UN deplores another wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine
- UN News
Overnight attacks in three key cities in Ukraine have left several civilians dead, scores more injured, and homes, hospitals and shops destroyed or damaged, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country said on Tuesday.
Lebanon hospital strikes impact most vulnerable patients, warns WHO
- UN News
The UN health agency in Lebanon is verifying reports of strikes on a hospital in the southern city of Tyre on Monday, amid a concerning rise in attacks on healthcare in the country.
El Niño confirmed, set to fuel more extreme weather, says WMO
- UN News
The UN urged all countries on Tuesday to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset of El Niño, warning that the Pacific Ocean-warming phenomenon will bring above-average temperatures “nearly everywhere” and fuel more extreme weather.
Delegates Push for Greater Accountability, Community Inclusion as GEF Crosses Major Environmental Milestones
- Inter Press Service
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, June 1 (IPS) - While the Global Environment Facility (GEF) said its eighth replenishment cycle (GEF-8) was about to exceed environmental targets for biodiversity protection, marine conservation, ecosystem restoration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, governments and civil society groups called for stronger safeguards to ensure that local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and smaller implementing agencies are not left behind as funding mechanisms become more complex.
Africa’s Water is its Future. Who will Govern it?
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, June 1 (IPS) - Africa holds 9 per cent of global renewable freshwater, over 600 gigawatts of untapped hydropower potential, and between 60 and 65 per cent of the world’s uncultivated arable land.
UN stresses the need for de-escalation in Ukraine war as attacks rise
- UN News
The United Nations continues to warn against the dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior official told the Security Council on Monday, underlining the need for restraint and dialogue.
From Libyan deserts to 3D-printed guns: The weapons that never go away
- UN News
Years after conflicts fade from the headlines, the weapons used to fight them often continue to circulate – crossing borders, fuelling crime and undermining an often-fragile peace. Now, ghost guns, 3D-printed firearms and increasingly sophisticated trafficking networks are creating new challenges for governments worldwide.
Lebanon: Families flee Beirut as Israel threatens renewed strikes on Hezbollah
- UN News
As hostilities escalate in Lebanon despite a recent ceasefire extension, the United Nations continues to support civilians displaced by the conflict.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Nurses discharged after full recovery
- UN News
Four nurses who fell ill with Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been discharged from hospital after recovering from the often-fatal illness that sparked an international health alert.
GEF-8 Assembly Welcomes New Green Pledges, Highlights Old Access Barriers
- Inter Press Service
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, May 31 (IPS) - The Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) opened today amid a sharp divide, with donor nations urging broader and increased funding commitments, while developing countries called for more equitable and accessible pathways to environmental finance.
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