Environment/Science
New York: Negotiations at the COP25 UN climate conference in Madrid finally ended on Sunday, wrapping up an event which saw much progress made by the private sector, and by national, regional and local governments. However, there was widespread disappointment that no overall consensus was reached on increased climate ambition. more
‘Embrace the transformation’ to a carbon-neutral world by 2050, UN chief tells COP25

New York: With millions of workers increasingly affected by the climate crisis the route to securing livelihoods in the future lies in a wholesale transformation of how we power the plane ...

COP25: Italy and Mexico pave the way on climate education

New York: A commitment by Italy and Mexico to ramp up climate and environmental education has been welcomed by the UN office which supports global efforts to respond to climate change.

Mountains matter, especially if you’re young, UN declares

New York : Covering around 27 per cent of the earth's land surface, mountains play a critical role in moving the world’s towards sustainable economic growth. With the future in ...

COP25: Global investors urge countries to meet climate action goals

New York: More than 630 investors who collectively manage over $37 trillion in assets are calling on governments across the world to step up action to address climate change and achieve t ...

Green economy ‘not to be feared, but an opportunity to be embraced’ says UN chief as COP25 gets underway

New York: A green economy is “not one to be feared but an opportunity to be embraced”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, in a keynote speech to dele ...

COP25: UN climate change conference, 5 things you need to know

New York: Climate change is happening—the world is already 1.1°C warmer than it was at the onset of the industrial revolution, and it is already having a significant impact on t ...