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Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
Billions lack adequate housing, but new UN research reveals what's working. From Brazil's upgraded favelas to Thailand's community-led projects, countries are solving housing crises without displacing residents.
England is pouring £30 million into restoring wildlife habitats across its most iconic landscapes, from Dartmoor to the Lake District. The three-year fund aims to create thousands of hectares of new habitat for threatened species like hedgehogs, dormice, and rare birds.
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.
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.
After navigating a dangerous detour around conflict zones, UN trucks loaded with food, medicine, and supplies finally reached two isolated cities in Sudan. More than 130,000 people who've been largely cut off from help for over two years are now receiving lifesaving aid.
Barham Salih, who fled Iraq as a teenager, now serves as UN High Commissioner for Refugees overseeing protection for 117 million displaced people. He's launching an ambitious plan to cut long-term displacement by half within a decade.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres wrapped up a historic visit to Syria, calling for international support to help the war-torn nation rebuild and deliver tangible improvements for all citizens. After years of devastating conflict, Syrians are drawing on resilience and diversity to shape a peaceful future.
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.
Saudi Arabia is creating its first ever National Urban Policy, bringing together government, private sector, and UN experts to plan smarter, more sustainable cities. The collaborative process shows how international partnerships can help countries modernize urban planning while keeping local leadership at the center.
California just approved $80 million to restore salmon rivers, protect wildlife corridors, and open up nature access across 16 counties. The funding will remove barriers blocking fish from their spawning grounds and protect critical habitat for dozens of threatened species.
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.
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
A Ukrainian contractor and a Uruguayan sergeant will receive the UN's highest peacekeeping honor for extraordinary courage under fire. Both men risked their lives to save others during violent conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Building homes for families in need takes more than hammers and nails. Habitat for Humanity in Wood County is recruiting volunteers for everything from making sandwiches to managing budgets as they prepare their 56th home.
More than 11,000 seafarers trapped in the Gulf for months are finally heading home after a peace agreement reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The UN-led operation marks the end of a humanitarian crisis that left thousands stuck at sea.
England is investing £30 million over three years to bring back thriving habitats for hedgehogs, water voles, and other struggling species. The program could also make water cleaner and help prevent flooding across the country.
An endangered Houston toad has appeared in restored habitat for the first time in over 50 years, proving that decades of conservation work are finally paying off. The discovery comes after biologists released 170,000 toad eggs this spring as part of a massive effort to save the species from extinction.
The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro just earned the title of world's largest natural habitat zoo, giving 1,700 animals room to roam across sprawling, nature-inspired exhibits. Visitors can meet over 250 species living in spaces that mirror their wild homes.
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