Environment/Science
Environment/Science
New York, Nov 6 (JEN): From helping developing countries provide cancer treatment to verifying the non-diversion of nuclear material for military purposes, the United Nations atomic watchdog agency continues to pursue its goal of promoting safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies. more
UN honours innovative green enterprises

New York, Nov 1 (JEN): Biodegradable plates made from Colombian seeds, an online car-sharing scheme in Viet Nam, and sanitary pads made from banana waste are some of this year’s winners o ...

UN set to tackle new sustainable development agenda

New York, Oct 30 (JEN): The United Nations Economic and Social Council has embarked on a timely slate of far-reaching reforms that will make it a stronger, more issues-oriented body, as Secr ...

International football star to spotlight illegal wildlife trade

New York, Oct 30 (JEN): International football star Yaya Touré Tuesday joined the roster of Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), pledging to combat the ...

Ban seeks clean energy transformation for sustainable future

New York, Oct 23 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Tuesday called for a clean energy transformation to help put the world on a more sustainable path, stressing that this wi ...

Japan: UN hails remediation efforts in Fukushima-affected areas

New York, Oct 22 (JEN): Good progress has been made by Japan in remediation efforts in areas affected by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, a group of United Nations experts have said i ...

Netherlands seeks UN support on Greenpeace ship

New York, Oct 22 (JEN): The Netherlands Monday submitted a request to the United Nations-backed International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for provisional measures in a dispute with Russi ...

Greenpeace shares concern on Phailin

New Delhi, Oct 12 (JEN): Environmental non-profit organisation Greenpeace India has shared the concern for the people of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, who face the devastation that will be cau ...