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The United Nations General Assembly's Second Committee recently began its general debate, where Pakistan, speaking for Group of 77 (developing countries) and China, highlighted the pressing need to address the challenges of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, financing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fighting poverty, and combating the impacts
Climate change
The Government of Pakistan and the United Nations (UN) have jointly launched an up-scaled Flash Appeal to address the devastating flooding crisis in the country. The revised 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan, which prioritizes assistance to vulnerable people, has been shared at the event. The UN and government officials, including
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Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad addressed the United Nations General Assembly, calling for the departure of a US-led military coalition from his country, citing violations of international law and sovereignty. Mekdad argued that battling terrorism requires coordination with the Syrian government and that the coalition's presence has resulted
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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has been meeting with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, including Prime Ministers Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and John Briceno of Belize, as well as Jamaica's Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith, during the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). The
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In a transcript of an interview on September 20, 2022, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the need for collective action against Russia's actions in Ukraine. Speaking to CBS News' Pamela Falk, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield condemned Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, calling
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French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the United Nations General Assembly on the opening day of the high-level debate, condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a return to "imperialism." He emphasized that the war threatens the global order and undermines the principle of sovereignty, warning that it
Climate change
In a move to mitigate the impact of drought and climate change, the United Nations, in collaboration with the Government of Niger, has activated an anticipatory action framework to support vulnerable communities in Niger. Under this framework, the United Nations and its partners will provide humanitarian assistance to at-risk communities,
Climate change
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm on the devastating impact of climate change in Pakistan, calling for a substantial increase in financing to develop countries for adaptation resilience. In an interview with PTV, Guterres emphasized the need for $300 billion to adapt developing countries, citing the Paris
Climate change
The United Nations and Pakistan are appealing for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed over 1,160 people since mid-June. The floods, caused by unprecedented monsoon rains, have devastated a country already struggling to revive its economy. More than 33 million
Climate change
The United Nations and the government of Pakistan are appealing for $160 million in emergency funding to help the millions of people affected by the record-breaking floods. The floods, caused by unprecedented monsoon rains, have killed over 1,150 people since June and displaced millions more. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Sustainable development
New research in sustainability focuses on education for sustainable development (ESD) in protected areas, aiming to address global climate change and biodiversity conservation. The study, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, investigated the impact of ESD on cognition, emotion, and behavior in protected areas. The research constructed a cognitive-emotion-behavior
Sustainable development
Sustainable development and the energy transition have become a pressing global concern, with various initiatives underway to mitigate the effects of global warming. The oil and gas industry, as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, is shifting towards more sustainable energy solutions. A recent study by Queen's
