Mountains Play a Crucial Role in Protecting Global Biodiversity and Food Security
Mountains are among the planet’s most important natural ecosystems, providing habitats for an extraordinary variety of wildlife and plant life....
Sustainable Development
Russia, Canada and Brazil Top List of Countries Reporting the Largest Forest Loss
Forest loss across major countries highlights growing environmental challenges, from pressure on tropical ecosystems to large-scale tree loss in northern...
United Nations Marks 81 Years of Global Cooperation, Urges Countries to Renew Commitment to Peace
NEW YORK — The United Nations marked its 81st anniversary on October 2026, calling on countries to strengthen international cooperation...
Canada Launches Five-Year Environmental Justice Plan to Address Pollution Inequality
Canada has introduced a new national framework aimed at making environmental protection more equitable and ensuring that communities facing greater...
Global Nuclear Energy Capacity Could More Than Triple by 2060, New Outlook Suggests
Global nuclear energy capacity could increase substantially by 2060 as countries explore ways to strengthen energy security, reduce carbon emissions...
UNEP Warns That Current Climate Commitments Remain Insufficient to Limit Global Warming
The United Nations Environment Programme has renewed attention on the widening gap between international climate ambitions and the action required...
South Korea and Kazakhstan Deepen Cooperation in Water Technology and Infrastructure
South Korea is strengthening its international engagement in the water industry through expanded cooperation with Kazakhstan, highlighting the growing importance...
India Expands Cleanliness Campaign to Improve Government Office Efficiency and E-Waste Management
India is continuing efforts to improve cleanliness, strengthen public administration and promote responsible waste management across government offices through a...
Philippines Strengthens Watershed Restoration Efforts as El Niño Risks Raise Water Security Concerns
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to restore watershed areas and protect forest ecosystems as authorities prepare for potential climate-related...
Mexico Strengthens Climate Diplomacy Through Cooperation With Pacific Nations
Mexico is promoting international cooperation on climate action and scientific research as countries prepare for important discussions on global environmental...
Thailand Highlights Quality Infrastructure as a Driver of Sustainable Economic Growth
Thailand is highlighting the importance of quality infrastructure in supporting long-term economic development, strengthening industrial competitiveness and attracting investment as...
Thailand and the United Kingdom Seek Deeper Strategic Cooperation
Thailand and the United Kingdom are looking to strengthen their strategic partnership through continued diplomatic engagement, with both countries seeking...
Nairobi Convention Adopts 15 Decisions to Strengthen Protection of the Western Indian Ocean
The Nairobi Convention has adopted 15 decisions aimed at advancing marine conservation, improving coastal management and supporting sustainable development across...
UN Chief Urges Governments and Businesses to Accelerate Action and Funding to Protect Global Biodiversity
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on governments, businesses and communities to intensify their efforts to protect biodiversity, warning...
Why Countries Are Rethinking Energy Strategies Amid Rising Costs and Climate Pressures
Governments around the world are reassessing their energy strategies as geopolitical tensions, fluctuating fuel prices and climate commitments reshape decisions...
Why Global Economic Growth Is Leaving Some Developing Countries Behind
The global economy can continue expanding while millions of people in developing countries face persistent financial difficulties. Differences in productivity,...
Climate Scientists Warn of Growing Pressure on Earth’s Natural Systems
Growing environmental pressures are raising concerns about the stability of Earth's natural systems, as rising temperatures, ecosystem degradation and increasing...
Amazon Wildfires Raise Fresh Concerns Over Drought, Deforestation and Climate Change
Wildfires in the Amazon rainforest are renewing concerns about the vulnerability of one of the world's most important ecosystems to...
EU Leaders Face Climate Policy Dilemma as Rising Energy Prices Intensify Pressure for Emissions Reform
European Union leaders are facing renewed pressure to balance climate commitments with economic stability as rising energy costs put households...
Australia Reports Record Renewable Energy Investment as Clean Power Sector Expands
Australia’s renewable energy sector is attracting significant investment, with the government reporting that funding for clean energy projects has reached...
Access to Water and Electricity Transforms Opportunities for Rural Women in the Dominican Republic
Access to essential services such as clean water and reliable electricity is creating new possibilities for rural women and families...
Africa’s Climate Resilience Depends on Addressing Historical Inequalities, New Report Emphasises
Africa's ability to withstand climate change depends not only on investment in infrastructure and adaptation technologies but also on addressing...
World Economic Forum Brings Emerging Global Leaders Together in Dubai to Discuss the Future
Hundreds of emerging and established leaders from technology, entrepreneurship, science, public policy and culture are gathering in Dubai for the...
Paris Agreement Enters Its Second Decade as Global Climate Cooperation Faces New Challenges
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, marked a major turning point in international efforts to address climate change. By bringing...
FAO Report Highlights Role of Indigenous Peoples and Family Farmers in Protecting the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is facing increasing pressure from deforestation, climate change and the growing demand for land and natural resources....
MDBs and Financial Institutions Explore Stronger Partnerships to Close the Global Development Financing Gap
Mobilising private investment is becoming increasingly important to financing sustainable development in emerging markets, where funding needs often exceed the...
Burundi Targets Electricity Access for 9 Million People by 2030 With World Bank-Backed Weza Power Initiative
Burundi is advancing efforts to expand electricity access through Weza Power, an initiative receiving support from the World Bank Group...
Social Protection Spending Reaches 23% of GDP Across OECD and EU Countries as Financial Pressures Grow
Governments across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union are facing increasing pressure to maintain...
WIPO Announces First-Ever City of Innovation Award Winners: Charleroi, Liverpool and Shanghai
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced Charleroi in Belgium, Liverpool in the United Kingdom and Shanghai in China...
Rome Water Dialogue Highlights Water Tenure and the Need for Equitable Access to Water Resources
Water governance is becoming an increasingly important global issue as communities, farmers and governments face growing pressure to manage limited...
Circularity: A Sustainable Approach to Using Resources and Beating Pollution
Why Circularity Is Essential for the Future of Our Planet Climate Change AI Generated Photo The world’s growing demand for...
Indonesia Cuts Extreme Poverty to Below 4%, Following China’s Remarkable Progress
Indonesia has achieved a substantial reduction in extreme poverty over the past four decades, demonstrating that major improvements in living...
Dominican Republic Supports Sustainable Business Solutions to Tackle Sargassum Seaweed Challenge
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Commission and Banco de Ahorro y Crédito Adopem are supporting local entrepreneurs in...
UNDP Promotes Disaster-Resilient Recovery to Protect Development Gains Across 170 Countries
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is highlighting the importance of disaster risk reduction and resilient recovery to protect communities,...
World Bank Highlights Investments in Water, Clean Energy and Digital Connectivity Across the Pacific and Southeast Asia
The World Bank Group is highlighting the role of development investments in improving access to essential services, expanding economic opportunities...
Human Rights and Environmental Protection: Why a Healthy Planet Is Essential for Human Well-Being
Clean Air, Safe Water and a Stable Climate Are Closely Connected to Human Dignity, Health and Equality Sustainable Development AI...
Emerging Economies Face Slower Growth in 2026 Before Expected Recovery in 2027
Emerging market and developing economies are expected to experience a moderation in economic growth in 2026, followed by a potential...
Rising Disaster Costs Highlight Urgent Need for Greater Investment in Prevention
Disasters are placing increasing pressure on communities, public infrastructure and national economies, strengthening calls for governments and households to invest...
Africa’s Energy Transition Must Deliver Affordable Power, Industrial Growth and Decent Jobs
Africa’s shift towards cleaner energy presents an opportunity to address longstanding development challenges while building a more sustainable economic future....
Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang Explores How Historic Cities Can Balance Heritage and Industrial Growth
LUOYANG, China: City leaders from across the world have gathered in Luoyang, Henan Province, for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue,...
