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UN calls for Africa’s leadership, commitment, action on SDGs

The United Nations (UN) has called for African countries’ solidarity, leadership, commitment and action in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. UN’s Deputy...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2023

Marine

Award-winning ocean experts call for UN to ban high seas fishing at treaty talks

The recipients of a 2023 environmental award have called on the United Nations (UN) to ban fishing on the high seas. Ocean fisheries experts...

Michael Simire - February 22, 2023

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UN chief urges clear commitment to rescue SDGs

Secretary-General António Guterres has urged UN Member States to bring a clear commitment to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by setting out their...

Michael Simire - February 14, 2023

Human Welfare

UN seeks $2bn support for Somalia to address drought, famine

UN and partners on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, solicited the support of international community to raise $2.6 billion to assist some 7.6 million people...

Michael Simire - February 8, 2023

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Ozone layer recovery on track due to Montreal Protocol – UN report

The Earth’s ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades due to the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, a UN-backed panel of...

Michael Simire - January 10, 2023

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Great Green Wall project recognised among 10 pioneering initiatives restoring natural world

The United Nations has recognised the Great Green Wall and nine other ground-breaking efforts from around the globe for their role in restoring the...

Michael Simire - December 25, 2022

Climate Change

Post COP27 Dialogue: UN applauds Solution17 model for the actualisation of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development

On December 15, 2022, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale, delivered a keynote address at the "Post COP27: Race to...

Michael Simire - December 18, 2022

Human Welfare