“We are not where we would like to be in terms of progress on the roadmap,” said Hanna S. Tetteh, who also heads the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) – a country that remains divided between two rival administrations. “Some Libyan actors continue to disregard the expectations of the public regarding their participation in political processes, or towards exercising political leadership […]
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The way that jobs are designed, organised and managed has a major effect on the health and safety of workers, and, according to the study, – The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action – the impact is growing, manifesting itself in rising rates of cardiovascular disease and mental disorders, including suicide. The report’s […]
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The joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) finds that extreme heat is already causing half a trillion work hours to be lost each year, with impacts set to intensify as temperatures rise. “Extreme heat is increasingly defining the conditions under which agrifood systems operate,” said WMO […]
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The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa. This funding will support those affected by current conflicts and food crises, forcibly displaced people, host communities, and hard-to-reach populations. In the Central Sahel, €75 million in EU humanitarian funding will deliver life-saving emergency […]
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The UN’s Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance is one of the key initiatives on AI. It brings together all 193 United Nations Member States, the private sector, civil society, academia and the tech world to share best practices and build common approaches to AI governance. The Dialogue’s first meeting takes place in Geneva in July; […]
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Following decades of conflict, the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP rebel group signed an historic Final Agreement on 24 November 2016. The following year, the Council authorised the creation of a UN Verification Mission in Colombia to oversee the accord’s implementation. However, the Council narrowed the scope of the Mission’s mandate in October 2025, […]
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From the mist-covered peaks of Global Geoparks to the vibrant underwater cathedrals of World Heritage coral reefs, these sanctuaries are doing more than just preserving scenery; they are acting as the planet’s vital organs. The report, titled People and Nature in UNESCO-Designated Sites, is the first of its kind to look at UNESCO’s entire network […]
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“The conflict in the Middle East has triggered the most severe energy crisis in a generation,” he said in a video message to the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin on Tuesday. “And it makes one fact crystal clear: fossil fuels are not just wrecking our planet – they are holding economies hostage.” Rise in investment The Secretary-General made the case for renewable […]
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Abdullah al-Khawaja, an electrical engineering graduate displaced from Rafah to Khan Younis, now stands behind a small spice stall, having lost the career path he pursued for years. “After struggling in university for years, we had dreams and ambitions to achieve what we aspired to,” says Mr. al-Khawaja, “but after the war, all these dreams […]
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From 1 January 2027, there will be a new person in charge on the 38th floor of UN Headquarters: after 10 years, having completed the maximum two mandates, António Guterres is stepping down. His successor will not only have to navigate profound political and financial challenges but will also be tasked with advancing essential reforms […]
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