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Countries just agreed to protect 40 more endangered migratory species, including cheetahs, giant otters, and hammerhead sharks, at a historic UN wildlife summit in Brazil. The treaty now covers over 1,200 species as scientists warn that nearly half of already-protected animals are still declining.
Indigenous herders from 50+ communities gathered in Mongolia to showcase how their centuries-old land practices offer crucial solutions for a drought-stricken world. Their traditional knowledge is now getting its first formal platform at a major UN conference.
Global delegates just expanded protections for 40 threatened migratory species, including cheetahs, giant otters, and hammerhead sharks. The landmark decision brings the total number of protected species to over 1,200.
Nearly 4,500 UN police officers from 80 countries are gathering this week to strengthen peacekeeping through community-focused policing that rebuilds trust after conflict. Their work proves that lasting peace requires more than silencing weapons.
Leaders are bringing Africa's innovative solutions to the global stage at a UN forum focused on mobilizing capital for sustainable growth. The event aims to transform commitments into concrete investments across the continent.
A landmark UN conference in Mongolia just secured $1.3 billion to heal degraded land and fight drought across five continents. The funding will help two billion people who depend on the world's struggling rangelands.
Morocco is participating in the UN's 70th Commission on the Status of Women, bringing forward its progress on gender equality and commitment to fighting discrimination. The country's delegation comes prepared with recent constitutional reforms and a national equality plan.
A new UN report reveals we're spending $7.3 trillion destroying nature while investing just $220 billion to protect it. But there's a clear roadmap to flip this trend and unlock massive economic benefits.
The world will likely breach 1.5C warming soon, but a new UN report shows we still control how high temperatures climb and whether they come back down. Every fraction of a degree we prevent still matters.
The Philippines called for global cooperation to close digital divides and ensure technology serves everyone equally at a United Nations summit. The country showcased its own digital transformation progress while advocating for developing nations worldwide.
At a major UN labor conference, Saudi Arabia called for AI that protects workers while boosting productivity. The Kingdom showcased digital tools already helping 12 million workers navigate the tech revolution.
Ethiopia's economic liberalization in banking and telecommunications is creating a vibrant private sector boom, according to the UN Global Compact CEO. The country's welcoming business environment is driving growth across real estate, restaurants, and small businesses led by young people and women.
Hope Aglow Foundation and UN partners turned World Environment Day into action across three Nigerian states, planting over 500 trees and training hundreds of students as Environmental Ambassadors. The nationwide campaign combined hands-on climate work with education that's building a greener generation.
Despite worldwide conflicts, nations came together in 2025 to achieve major environmental wins, from protecting ocean biodiversity to stopping massive methane leaks. A new UN report shows international cooperation on the planet is still thriving.
Forty years after declaring development a human right, the United Nations is gathering world leaders to tackle a stark reality: the world's 56,000 billionaires hold three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity. This week's summit aims to turn equity from a promise into practice.
Giant otters, hammerhead sharks, and 38 other migratory animals just received international protections that will safeguard their journeys across borders. The groundbreaking conservation treaty now covers species from tiny godwit birds to massive sharks traveling the world's oceans.
At a townhall meeting during the UN's women's rights conference, Secretary-General António Guterres praised civil society groups fighting for gender equality and pledged his unwavering support against growing global backlash. His message was clear: never give up.
For decades, countries have judged their progress by a single number: GDP growth. Now a UN expert group says it's time to measure what really matters, from health and education to trust and environmental quality.
The minerals powering electric cars and solar panels could become forces for peace, not conflict. The UN Security Council is now asking how to turn these resources into sustainable prosperity.
Professional footballers who fled war and persecution as children have united to form a symbolic UN team, proving what's possible when displaced people find safety and opportunity. Led by Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, the squad features Real Madrid players and other pros whose families escaped conflict.
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