
UNESCO adds 18 new sites to its global geoparks network
Geoparks are protected areas recognized for their geological heritage and are important for conservation, education and sustainable development. UNESCO just added 18 more.
Geoparks are protected areas recognized for their geological heritage and are important for conservation, education and sustainable development. UNESCO just added 18 more.
A new report shows that roughly one in three primary school-aged children is living with obesity, and the numbers are set to rise further.
UNCTAD's Trade and Environment Review values the ocean economy at $3-6 billion and calls for a global Blue Deal to promote sustainable use of ocean resources.
Many countries could fail to reach their national education targets for 2030 unless they receive an extra $97 billion in funding, according to UNESCO.
Following the release of the IPU's latest report, this UN bulletin offers a roundup of news on gender equity progress in governments around the world.
Women not only get paid less but also have a harder time finding work than men; a new International Labour Organization report highlights this gender gap.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the world’s least developed countries are facing many crises and wants reform of the global financial system.
Least developed countries are those listed by the United Nations as having the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development across a range of indexes.
22 countries worldwide are currently fighting cholera outbreaks. A lack of access to safe water and sanitation is contributing to the spread of disease.
The World Malaria Report shows how countries avoided setbacks to malaria prevention, testing and treatment in 2021. New treatments are also expected.
It is still possible to make progress on eradicating poverty by 2030, but only if we stamp out negative attitudes towards those who are struggling, says UN.
At the COP27, the UN Secretary-General unveiled a plan which calls for new targeted investments of $3.1 billion to provide early warning systems for everyone on the planet.
Providing safe drinking water and sanitation for everyone on the planet is crucial, but a quarter of the world’s population is still being left behind, the UN warns.
Los videojuegos podrían representar una nueva forma de conectar con las personas y comprometerlas con la lucha contra el cambio climático.
Video games like Mission 1.5 are helping users learn about the climate crisis and participate in climate action, with proceeds of some games funding tree planting.