Key Developments in Science, Environment, and Policy
1. NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Sample Findings NASA’s mission to study the asteroid Bennu has yielded fascinating discoveries, revealing a unique mix of organic compounds and water-bearing minerals. These findings suggest that the building blocks of life might be more widespread in the universe than previously thought. The mission underscores the importance of space exploration in […]
Global Environmental Breakthroughs and Conservation Strategies
1. Chumash Marine Sanctuary’s Final Environmental Document The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary has released its final environmental impact document, paving the way for enhanced marine preservation efforts. This pivotal step marks the culmination of extensive research and collaboration, aiming to protect vital marine ecosystems and cultural resources. The sanctuary’s formal establishment promises to safeguard […]
Revolutionary Scientific and Technological Milestones Shaping the Future
1. Microbial Interactions That Sparked Complex Life Scientists have successfully recreated the intricate microbial interactions that led to the emergence of complex life on Earth. Through cutting-edge research, they have mimicked ancient symbiotic relationships that eventually gave rise to multicellular organisms. This breakthrough offers profound insights into the evolutionary processes that laid the groundwork for […]
Call for Registration and Interventions- High-level plenary meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Call for Registration and Interventions- High-level plenary meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons The President of the General Assembly will convene a High-level plenary meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on 26 September 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York. PARTICIPATION IN THE HIGH-LEVEL […]
Transformative power of food production in Mauritius: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
Transformative power of food production in Mauritius: A UN Resident Coordinator blog Transforming the way food is produced on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mauritius could help to fight climate change as well as accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the UN’s most senior representative in the country. Lisa Singh, who is the UN […]
Childhood After Atrocity Crimes: Hope for Peace, Dignity and Equality
Childhood After Atrocity Crimes: Hope for Peace, Dignity and Equality Civil Society Briefing Date: 4 February 2021 Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST The briefing will examine the approaches taken to support children who survived the Holocaust and will consider how these approaches contributed to models adopted for contemporary practice for working with […]
ILO: More than one in six young people out of work due to COVID-19
ILO: More than one in six young people out of work due to COVID-19 The ILO’s latest analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 exposes the devastating and disproportionate effect on young workers, and analyses measures being taken to create a safe return to work environment. Read more…
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Visit UN Sustainable Development Goals for information on climate change, equity, the impact of urbanization on communities, economic and more https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/decade-of-action/ UN Sustainable Development is hoping that we accomplish our roadmap, and indicates that we together will be able to deliver what we want for all people and for our planet. UN Secretary General has […]
UN Global Communications on Sustainability
The UN Sustainable Development Goals address the global challenges that we are facing and introduce seventeen goals as a roadmap to achieve by 2030 to help us eliminate poverty, hunger and more For More information Visit: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ And click on any specific goal to learn more about each issue. No Poverty Zero Hunger, Good Health […]
Healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages
UN Sustainable Development: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases New HIV infections in 2013 were estimated at 2.1 million, which was 38 per cent lower than in 2001 HIV is the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age worldwide TB-related deaths in […]