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Global water crisis aggravated by gender inequalities – UN report

Despite decades of progress, inequalities continue to compromise global water security, disproportionally impacting women and girls, who despite of being the main collectors of...

Major blind spot in ocean carbon research could undermine global climate predictions – UNESCO

A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs and stores...

UNESCO, Onewater announce winners of Global Walk of Water Photography contest

From spiritual rituals to the struggle for survival, a global photography contest lays bare the intimate connection between water and human identity. Organised by UNESCO’s...

Japan backs UNESCO with $50,000 to boost flood resilience in Niger

The Government of Japan and UNESCO have signed an Arrangement Letter to implement a $50,000 flood resilience project in Niger State. The project aims at...

How UNESCO’s biodiversity initiative safeguards forests, communities

With forests shrinking and ecosystems degrading, the global biodiversity crisis has shifted from a distant environmental concern to an urgent development challenge. Nearly one million...

UNESCO reiterates commitment to conserving Nigeria’s natural reserves

UNESCO has reiterated its commitment to conserving Nigeria’s biosphere reserves, ensuring environment presevation and discouraging human activities that fuel climate change across communities. Dr Jean-Paul...

UNESCO, LVMH sign new five-year partnership, expand joint actions for biodiversity conservation

UNESCO and LVMH Group on Thursday, October 30, 2025, announced the renewal of their partnership dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. This new agreement,...

Pacific Ocean tsunami: How UNESCO’s early warning system displayed its effectiveness

Following the powerful earthquake originating off the coast of Russia, UNESCO's early warning systems triggered a tsunami alert within just 10 minutes. Thanks to...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...