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The climate crisis: 5 things to watch out for in 2025
29 December 2024
The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis in November 2025, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate conferences in recent years.
However, throughout the years there will be plenty of opportunities to make important progress on…
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Sudan conflict: ‘There cannot be a military solution to this war’
29 December 2024
Sudan’s civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to inflict misery on the country’s population, fuelling a massive humanitarian disaster and driving over 12 million people from their homes.
Ramtane Lamamra, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy For Sudan recently travelled to…
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Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid
28 December 2024
The last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital, is now out of service, putting the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday.
The raid, reportedly by Israeli forces, saw some areas of the…
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Spirit of resilience braces desertification winds in Saudi Arabia
28 December 2024
A low tech and sustainable solution to holding back advancing desert sands in eastern Saudi Arabia could help farming communities to thrive and conserve vulnerable habitats.
The deserts of Saudi Arabia are amongst the largest in the world and controlling the natural migration of sand has always…
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AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed
28 December 2024
Companies and governments need to take more responsibility for keeping individuals safe from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools, according to AI expert Ivana Bartoletti.
Ms. Bartoletti is the Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer of multinational IT company…
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Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned
27 December 2024
Newborns and infants in Gaza have reportedly died of hypothermia, deaths described by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as preventable. The news comes amid continued Israeli bombardments and an expected further drop in temperatures.
In Gaza, where hundreds of…
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Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions
27 December 2024
Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)-led Health Cluster reported on Friday.
It also cited rising cases of respiratory illnesses, compounded by inadequate heating,…
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Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief
27 December 2024
In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all.
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Haiti’s destiny ‘bright’ despite terrifying escalation of violence
27 December 2024
Offering Haiti’s young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the Caribbean nation to “reclaim its position as a symbol of hope,” according to a senior UN official in the country.
Haiti is faced with a multifaceted crisis including rising gang…
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2024 ‘one of the worst years in history for children in conflict’
27 December 2024
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to an assessment by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The study, released on Friday, finds that the rights of a record number of children are being violated, including by…
