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Climate Risks

We are near tipping points that will make the climate crisis worse

As Hurricane Milton hits the United States, leading climate scientists warn we are close to crossing crucial tipping points

William J. Ripple, Johan Rockström

Published October 10, 2024

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Antimicrobial resistance is a huge threat – new deal offers hope

The decision by world leaders to boost efforts to fight AMR is a big step forward in the battle against this major health threat

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Published September 26, 2024

Climate Risks

Cities in Global South must prepare for climate migrants

By 2050, millions of people will seek refuge from the effects of climate change in crowded cities. What can we do to prepare?

Vittoria Zanuso, Mark Watts

Published September 24, 2024

Money, Power and People

Why the UN must take the lead on helping countries with debt

As world leaders meet for the Summit of the Future, it is time to reconsider how we tackle debt relief and the global food crisis

Sunit Bagree

Published September 23, 2024

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Women are key to building peace but hunger holds them back

On the International Day of Peace, we must consider how best to support women peacemakers as conflict stokes hunger and vice versa

Bineta Diop

Published September 21, 2024

Money, Power and People

Going beyond growth – a key step in battle against poverty

Global consensus in UN’s Pact for the Future to measure progress ‘beyond GDP’ a huge win in the fight against poverty

Olivier De Schutter, Kate Raworth

Published September 20, 2024

Socioeconomic Inclusion

Higher education must harness the energy of Africa’s ‘youthquake’

At this month's Summit for the Future in New York, world leaders should remember the importance of education, especially in Africa

Patrick Verkooijen

Published September 19, 2024

Big Tech

X ban in Brazil: Disdainful defiance meets tough enforcement

The escalation of the feud between X, formerly Twitter, and Brazil's judiciary has implications for free expression and rule of law

Veridiana Alimonti

Published September 17, 2024

Nature

UN’s green mineral guide: Africa’s untapped potential needs more

U.N. guidelines on critical minerals for a green transition are significant but more needs to be done to unlock Africa’s potential

Mutuso Dhliwayo

Published September 13, 2024

Climate Risks

Navigating India’s water woes  – a pricey matter

As India's water availability declines, a holistic approach to water pricing will be needed to avoid conflicts.

Soumya Bhowmick

Published August 30, 2024