Unhealthy diets contribute to rise in noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. FAO: Unhealthy diets impose huge costs on agri-food systems Economic Development A study […]
UN: In 2023, every 11th person in the world would go hungry, in Africa – every fifth
The number of hungry people in the world has not decreased for three years in a row. UN: In 2023, every 11th person in the world would go […]
FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario
In 2022, global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a new high of 223.2 million tonnes. FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario Climate and Environment Updated […]
UN agencies: Twice as many migrants die in the desert as at sea
An IOM vehicle picks up migrants lost in the desert in Djibouti. UN agencies: Twice as many migrants die in the desert as at sea Refugees and Migrants […]
In a “big election” year, only 26 countries are headed by women
More people will go to the polls in 2024 than at any time in history. In a “big election” year, only 26 countries are headed by women Women […]
Air pollution has become the second leading risk factor for death in the world
Many millions of people on Earth already live with chronic diseases caused by bad air. Air pollution has become the second leading risk factor for death in the […]
‘Holiday circumcision’ undermines fight against female genital mutilation
Most often, girls under the age of 15 are circumcised, although such operations are also performed on adult women. ‘Holiday circumcision’ undermines fight against female genital mutilation Health […]
UNODC: Environmental legislation remains ‘complex and patchwork’
Legal protection of the environment varies greatly across countries and regions in terms of the crimes covered and the penalties for committing them. UNODC: Environmental legislation remains ‘complex […]
The number of internally displaced people in the world has reached an unprecedented level
People fleeing violence pass through a transit center in northern South Sudan. The number of internally displaced people in the world has reached an unprecedented level Refugees and […]
UN report: poaching has declined, but the threat remains
A recent analysis of the illegal trade in elephants and rhinoceroses found that a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing supply and demand works well. UN report: poaching has […]