The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism could result in a more than $4 trillion loss to the global economy, UN trade and development body...
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Successful peacekeeping requires the “highest standards of conduct” by civilian and uniformed peacekeepers, the UN chief told a High-Level Meeting this week on Strengthening the Conduct of Peacekeeping Personnel. Read the...
As the world grapples unevenly with the effects of COVID-19, “a parallel and equally horrific pandemic” has threatened half the world’s population, the UN chief said on...
Climate Change: Your Choices Matter
TORONTO, Canada, Jun 29 (IPS) – The changes needed to get to net-zero emissions in the global energy sector by 2050 require everyone to...
With a Little Help, Local Communities Rack up Record Success with Heritage Rice Grains
BHUBANESWAR, India, Jun 29 (IPS) – Madhuri Roy left the famous Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam. She had sought the goddess’s blessings for the...
‘Remain vigilant’ against malicious technologies that could imperil future generations
With over 4.6 billion internet users around the world, digital advances continue to revolutionize human life, but “we must remain vigilant” in the face of malicious technologies...
UN humanitarians expressed concern on Tuesday at the uncertain situation in Ethiopia’s conflict-ravaged Tigray region despite a ceasefire call from the Government, highlighting the...
Rampant impunity for human rights violations in Mali is posing serious risks for the protection of civilians in the West African country, UN rights...
A “pressure-cooker” heatwave that’s broken temperature records twice in 48 hours in the US northwest and western Canada is being mirrored across large parts...
Does a New Gold Standard Really Protect Miners?
BERLIN, Jun 29 (IPS) – Many products these days come with the promise that workers and communities all along their supply line are protected...
A new treatment could restore some mobility in people paralyzed by strokes 
What has Perseverance found in two years on Mars? 
This robot automatically tucks its limbs to squeeze through spaces 
Greta Thunberg’s new book urges the world to take climate action now