Tag: United Nations
UN predicts 4.7% economic recovery in 2021
The global organization United Nations (UN) alerted that the world economy is “on a cliffhanger,” still wobbling from COVID-19 whose aftermath will be visible...
A greener recovery from COVID-19 can slow climate change: UN Report
A newly published United Nations (UN) report has revealed that even with a small dip in global carbon dioxide emissions caused by COVID-19 lockdowns,...
Gender-based violence against women rose amid COVID-19; UN
Speaking at an online gathering on global commitment for women and girls amid the pandemic, Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on...
Global coalition for net-zero emissions by 2050 taking shape: UN Chief
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is confident of having a global coalition for net-zero emissions by 2050 as measures are already underway.
Speaking...
UN Chief calls for major reform in fight against climate disruption
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged everyone for a major and rapid change in the fight against climate disruption.
In a pre-recorded...
Give more importance to communities; UN Secretary-General
In his message to the public on the occasion of World Cities Day, which falls on October 31 each year, Mr. Antonio Guterres, United...
UN warns against fossil fuel investments as World Bank face criticism
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged development banks to avoid backing fossil fuel enterprises.
The call comes after a study found that after...
“Help those who have the least:” UN urge billionaires amidst COVID-19
The UN's top food official has urged billionaires and companies to help save 30 million people worldwide who risk dying out of hunger this...
