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WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long…
Mayors to meet for first ever ‘healthy cities’ summit
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday announced that it will co-host the inaugural Partnership for Healthy…
COVID-19: China infection surge on agenda at WHO coronavirus meeting
As COVID-19 infections surge in China, coronavirus experts gathered at the United Nations (UN) health agency on Tuesday,…
WMO releases ‘tell-tale signs’ of extreme weather conditions around the world
From extreme floods to heat and drought, weather and climate-related disasters have affected millions and cost billions this…
‘Just Transition’ policies needed to create 20 million green jobs: UN report
Some 20 million jobs could be created by investing in policies that support nature and address climate change,…
UN urges governments, businesses to step up action to protect nature
Governments and the private sector must move to effectively protect the natural environment, Secretary-General António Guterres, told journalists…
Developing countries face ‘impossible trade-off’ on debt, says UNCTAD chief
Spiralling debt in low and middle-income countries has compromised their chances of sustainable development, the head of the…
‘Without nature, we have nothing’: UN chief sounds alarm at biodiversity event
The UN’s key biodiversity conference, COP15, began on Tuesday in Montreal, Canada, where negotiators will set new targets…
Conflicts, insecurity remain ‘major bottlenecks’ to achieving UN global goals
Amidst multiple conflicts that have disrupted supply chains, fuelled food insecurity, and contributed to the rising risk of…
UN appeals for record $51.5bn to help 230 million on the brink in 2023
A record $51.5 billion is needed to help 230 million of the world’s most vulnerable people in nearly…