Climate Crisis
World is at risk of ‘climate apartheid,’ warns U.N.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has warned of a 'climate change apartheid' as the poor bear the brunt of the negative effects of climate change in years to come.
Chief correspondent, Reuters Geneva bureau
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Future of the Environment
Cyclone Idai hits millions across Africa in record disaster
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Future of the Environment
The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has hit a record high, according to the UN
Record breaking levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere further highlight the need for change - but the UN says we are running out of time to act.
Humanitarian Action
More Afghans have been displaced by drought than by conflict this year
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India
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Inequality
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Climate Crisis
A major climate milestone has been reached
The UN World Meteorological Organization have announced that global average concentrations of carbon dioxide have reached 400 parts per million.
Financial and Monetary Systems
The WTO has cut its forecast for global trade growth this year
The World Trade Organization has cut its forecast for global trade growth this year from 2.8% to 1.7%.