Invasive species a growing and costly threat worldwide, key report finds
Invasive species that destroy forests, ravage crops and cause extinctions are a major and growing threat worldwide, according to a landmark UN-backed assessment. From water hyacinth choking Lake Victoria in East Africa, to rats and brown snakes wiping out bird species in the Pacific, to mosquitoes exposing new regions to Zika, yellow fever, dengue and other diseases, tens of thousands of alien species have taken root - often literally - far from their place of origin.
The 10th Plenary Session of IPBES has kicked off in Bonn
Representing more than 140 governments, the 10th Plenary Session of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has begun in Bonn. IPBES 10 will strengthen the science-policy interface for diversity and ecosystem services.
Media accreditation for UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is now open
Media representatives are invited to for accreditation to the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will be held from 30 November to 12 December 2023 at Expo City Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
WHO/Europe awareness campaign to reduce heat risks as July 2023 set to become the earth’s hottest month on record
Leading climate-related causes of death, illness and suffering result from exposure to increasingly frequent and more intense extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, floods and storm surges, as well as slow-onset events such as droughts.
The UN SDG Action Awards Finalists Have Been Announced
The stage is set as global leaders descend on Rome, Italy, for the 2023 United Nations SDG Action Awards Ceremony, held in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, where activists, mobilizers, and changemakers will be celebrated for their work in scaling up sustainability and social justice efforts around the world.
SDG Action Awards in Rome
We’re thrilled to announce that winners and finalists will be unveiled at an inspiring and creative UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony taking place on 24 July in Rome, Italy during the official opening day of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, which will be hosted by the Government of Italy at the premises of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the collaboration of the Rome UN Based-agencies, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and the wider UN system.
UN Summer Academy 2023: Governance for Sustainable Development
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change continue to be important global agendas in the quest for sustainable development. The UN Summer Academy (UNSA) recognizes the role of inclusive engagement in addressing these global challenges.
Bonn Climate Change Conference to Set Stage for Course Correction at COP28
This year’s Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) launches Monday, 5 June, designed to prepare decisions for adoption at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates in December.
New UNU report highlights lessons for building climate resilience based on experiences from the 2021 floods in Western Europe
Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of floods across the globe. As recent severe events in Italy, Brazil, Croatia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Malawi, the Philippines, Somalia and Western Australia have shown, floods affect nature and society, leaving communities, cities and entire regions devastated.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 – Statement by Amy Fraenkel, CMS Executive Secretary
“From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity” is this year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity.