United Nations Sustainable Development https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ 17 Goals to Transform Our World Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’ https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158646 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158646 Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians’ access to health and medical care, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after COVID-19 https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158676 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158676 The World Health Organization (WHO) this week reflected on COVID-19, and ongoing efforts to understand the disease, five years after its emergence. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> 2024 to become the hottest year on record https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158621 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158621 The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> The climate crisis: 5 things to watch out for in 2025 https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158446 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158446 The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis next year, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate conferences in recent years. However, well before the event in November, 2025 will see plenty of opportunities to make important progress on several climate-related issues, [...]

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]]> Spirit of resilience braces desertification winds in Saudi Arabia https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158571 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158571 A low tech and sustainable solution to holding back advancing desert sands in eastern Saudi Arabia could help farming communities to thrive and conserve vulnerable habitats.

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]]> Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158596 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158596 The last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital, is now out of service, putting the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158586 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158586 In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158581 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158581 Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)-led Health Cluster reported on Friday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158516 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158516 The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched a $56.4 million flash appeal to address urgent health needs in Syria, where years of conflict have cripped the healthcare system. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158476 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158476 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under international law to combat climate change, a process spearheaded by small island nations facing existential threats. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Yemen bears world’s highest cholera burden, deepening humanitarian crisis https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158491 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158491 Yemen has reported the highest global burden of cholera, with nearly 250,000 suspected cases and 861 associated deaths as of 1 December, accounting for 35 per cent of worldwide cholera cases and 18 per cent of related deaths this year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Era of AI: Internet Governance Forum closes with call for stronger multistakeholder action to harness digital promise and tackle threats https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/12/press-release-igf2024closing/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:19:27 +0000 https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/?p=114882 The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Riyadh concluded following five days of multistakeholder and high-level discussions.The Forum brought together experts, the private sector, technical community and civil society, in its largest-ever gathering with more than 11,000 participants, to address the transformative opportunities and risks posed by rapid advancements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies.

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]]> New report on international migration and sustainable development in time for International Migrants Day https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/12/press-release-new-report-on-international-migration-and-sustainable-development-in-time-for-international-migrants-day/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:39:10 +0000 https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/?p=114870 17 December 2024 - Every year, millions of people leave their countries of origin to move abroad. The reasons and circumstances that motivate or compel people to migrate are diverse. Some leave in search of better work opportunities, to pursue educational goals or to reunite with family, while others leave to escape conflict, violence or persecution. International [...]

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]]> Winter rains and aid obstacles worsen ordeal for one million Gazans https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158316 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158316 Nearly one million Gazans risk spending winter without adequate shelter as UN agencies struggle to provide cold weather assistance, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment, repeated evacuation orders and restrictions on aid deliveries, they warned on Wednesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Avian flu reported in 108 countries across five continents, says UN health agency https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158286 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158286 Avian influenza has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide and the virus “is increasingly crossing species barriers”, according to UN health officers. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Around 90,000 children impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158296 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158296 Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique over the weekend, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds that caused devastation for communities in Cabo Delgado province. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> 19th Internet Governance Forum sets out vision for inclusive, equitable digital future https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2024/12/19th-igf-sets-vision-for-inclusive-equitable-digital-future Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:02:30 +0000 https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/?p=114860 Amidst a series of global challenges, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) opened today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the theme, "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future" with a call for collective action and collaboration among governments, private sector, and civil society.

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]]> Internet Governance Forum: Shaping a safe and equitable digital future https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158251 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158251 As the world navigates rapid digital transformation, the 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, under the theme "Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future."

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]]> World News in Brief: Death toll rises in Darfur, Cyclone Chido latest, São Tomé and Príncipe takes development step https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158266 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158266 UN humanitarians expressed alarm on Monday at the rising numbers of civilian casualties in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, in northern Darfur. Read Full Story on UN News

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]]> Lime-flavoured memories drive innovation on Saudi farm https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/12/1158191 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158191 Farmers in Saudi Arabia are being encouraged to adopt new irrigation techniques as water and land resources are put under increasing pressure. Read Full Story on UN News

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