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Asia Pacific
Rare coral reef discovered near Tahiti is ‘like a work of art’, says diver
One of the largest coral reefs in the world has been discovered by a UN-supported scientific mission off the coast…
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Americas
The UN belongs to young people, deputy chief tells young Costa Rican activists
The United Nations “belongs” to the younger generation, and countries must ensure they participate in decisions on environmental protection and…
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Africa
‘Unity’ of purpose and action needed: Guterres tells AU-UN Conference
For two decades, the African Union (AU) has been “a gold standard of regional co-operation”, Secretary-General António Guterres told the…
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Africa
In Madagascar, pockets of famine as risks grow for children, warns WFP
“Pockets of famine” have now been reported in Southern Madagascar, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday. “We have some…
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Middle East
Middle East Green Initiative: ‘pathbreaking work’ to protect the planet
The Middle East Green Initiative launch in Saudi Arabia on Monday was hailed by the UN’s deputy chief as a…
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Americas
From the Field: Costa Rica points the way to a sustainable world
Costa Rica is one of the winners of the inaugural UN-backed Earthshot Prize, in recognition of the Central American country’s…
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Asia Pacific
Prioritize people and planet, UN chief urges Asian and Pacific nations
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called on Asian and Pacific countries not to base their pandemic recovery strategies on “outdated…
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Africa
Renewable energy access key to climate adaptation in Africa: UN chief
Support for climate adaptation in Africa is crucial, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in appealing for greater action…
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Americas
Guterres calls on US to lead global vaccination plan effort, climate action, welcoming Blinken to Headquarters
The Secretary-General welcomed a recommitted and re-engaged United States administration to United Nations Headquarters on Monday, albeit virtually, calling on it to…
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Africa
FROM THE FIELD: Adapting to survive and thrive in Ghana
In the West African country of Ghana, many people from farming backgrounds are forced to find new ways to survive,…
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