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WHO director-general Ghebreyesus runs unopposed for 2nd five-year term

Tedros, an Ethiopian national who is the first African to head WHO, has overseen the agency's complex response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Vulnerable nations doing most to tackle climate crisis: UN report

Vulnerable countries are stepping up amidst a slow response from some of the biggest emitters, a UN report said

Taliban will not last beyond two years, feels former Afghan Chief of Staff

The UN agencies have warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening, and funding for emergency aid is urgently needed to help 20 million people there.

China shifts stance - now wants United Nations to steer Afghanistan

China's changing viewpoint on Afghanistan was highly visible in the Joint Ministerial Statement released after the foreign ministers' meeting in Tehran.

UN warns world set for 2.7C rise on today's emissions pledges

COP26 climate talks could be the last chance to curb warming

Let COP26 be COP of actions in finance, technology support: India at UN

As nations head into the crucial climate summit in Glasgow, India has said that the conference should not be just promises and pledges and the world needs rapid and deep emission cuts in this decade rather than distant targets. "Science has time and again clearly stated the urgency of accelerated climate action. Recent incidents of extreme weather events across the world corroborate what science is telling us, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said. Addressing the high-level meeting Delivering Climate Action for People, Planet & Prosperity' convened by President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid on Tuesday, Yadav said the world needs rapid, sustained, and deep emission cuts in this decade rather than distant targets. "However, the current discourse on climate ambition seems to be shifting the goalposts." The high-level summit was convened just days before world leaders gather for the United Nations Framework Convention .

COP aims to end coal, but the world is still addicted to 'dirtiest fuel'

The burning of coal represents the biggest single obstacle to meeting the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5C

Greenhouse gas build-up reached new high in 2020: United Nations

UN weather agency warns the world is 'way off track' on reaching goals for capping rising temperatures

Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020, says UN

The World Meteorological Organization reported Monday that greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade

Xi Jinping takes veiled swipe at US as China marks 50 years at UN

"China has always pursued an independent foreign policy of peace, upheld justice and resolutely opposed hegemonism and power politics," Xi said, in comments that stopped short of naming the US

India seeks compensation for climate damages caused by rich nations

The 2015 Paris climate agreement included language to address "loss and damage," but it left questions about liability and redress unanswered

Deal struck on $100 bn a year climate aid plan for poor countries

The plan is seen as critical to the success of the United Nations COP26 climate summit scheduled to begin Oct. 31 in Glasgow, Scotland

Antony Blinken, UN Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan, Ethiopia

US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday discussed topics of global importance including Afghanistan, according to US State Department.

UN sets up special trust fund for 'people's economy' in Afghanistan

With the local economy "imploding", the aim is to inject liquidity into Afghan households to permit them to survive this winter and remain in their homeland

Leak of documents reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries asking UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels

Aviation firms for 'net zero' emissions ahead of target

Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and Shell investing in technology required for net zero

PM Modi to 'play' crucial role for carbon credits to fight climate change

Nearly 200 nations will also put in place the crucial rules of the carbon market mechanism and its transparency to ensure its smooth functioning for supporting countries in achieving climate goals

Accelerate action to achieve net zero transport emissions: UN summit

The UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

UN Chief encourages change in actions toward sustainable food systems

Today, almost 40 per cent of humanity -- 3 billion people -- cannot afford a healthy diet, he said.

Professor G R Kulkarni: The silent mentor of IIM, Ahmedabad

Individuals like Professor Kulkarni, who passed away yesterday, do not beat their own drum. They go on happily with their lives, but we are the losers