At least 20 people died and tens of thousands were left homeless after Typhoon Goni, the world's strongest typhoon this 2020, wreaked havoc the eastern part of the Philippines on Sunday. The super typhoon known locally as Rolly slammed the south of Luzon with sustained wind speeds of up to
UN News - “Public health is more than medicine and science and it is bigger than any individual and there is hope that if we invest in health systems…we can bring this virus under control and go forward together to tackle other challenges of our
Tropical region's collective voice is "vital" The UN chief recognized the Caribbean region's initiative and diligence in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, while remaining committed to the region's collective answer to development goals in addressing climate change. According to UN News, Secretary-General António Guterres praised countries in
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 "a very positive step in the right direction" UN NEWS—The UN chief was “very encouraged” by President Moon Jae-in’s announcement on Wednesday of South Korea’s commitment to get to net zero emissions by this date, according to a statement issued by his
In a year that has cast darkness upon many, the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Awards, shone a light on the positive action that many across the globe are taking, to combat climate change. While COVID-19 is the world’s most clear and present danger, climate change is a
UN News - Seventy-five years after world leaders united to promote global peace and progress through cooperation, representatives from the international community stood in the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday to reaffirm their commitment to this promise. The moment of silence was held during the
UN News - The world is at risk of suffering “a generational catastrophe” as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on the education of students globally, the UN chief said on Thursday. In a video message to the UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Global Education Meeting (GEM), Secretary-General António Guterres reminded
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her re-election in the country’s general elections on 17 October. The New Zealand electorate has no doubt favoured you, Prime Minister, for your compassionate leadership and, particular, for the success of your
UN News - Although global trade is making a frail recovery, the outlook remains uncertain, UN trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday, in announcing its latest COVID-era update. Estimates show that world trade will drop by five per cent this quarter, compared with the 2019 level. While
UN News - With the COVID-19 pandemic sparking a “communications emergency” caused by false information disseminated on social media, the UN Secretary-General is encouraging people everywhere to take a breath before sharing content online. António Guterres will launch the #PledgetoPause campaign as part of wider efforts to
