Tag:United Nations

Agric & Biotech

Fruits, vegetables crucial for healthy lives, sustainable world, says Guterres

The United Nations is marking 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, spotlighting their vital role in human nutrition and food security,...

Michael Simire - December 22, 2020

Climate Change

EU submits new climate target to United Nations

The German Council Presidency, together with the European Commission, submitted the increased national climate target of the EU and its member states to the...

Michael Simire - December 18, 2020

Climate Change

UN youth climate advisors urge green jobs-led COVID-19 recovery

The need for greater investments in green jobs is at the top of the youth climate agenda for 2021 according to a new report,...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2020

Health

UN declares 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy and varied diet, says the United Nations as the world body declared 2021 the International...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2020

Health

Why COVID-19 will not be last pandemic – UN report

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the latest crisis facing the world, will not be the last until humans release their grip on nature, says a...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2020

Cover

‘Climate Ambition Summit lacked real ambition’ – Reactions trail UN/COP26 forum

Co-hosted by the United Nations, United Kingdom and France in partnership with Chile and Italy, the Climate Ambition Summit 2020 held on December 12,...

Michael Simire - December 13, 2020

Climate Change