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UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned Tuesday of a “dangerous disconnect” between what scientists and citizens are demanding to curb climate change, and what governments are actually doing about it. Guterres said global greenhouse gas emissions need to drop by 45% this decade, but are currently forecast to increase by 14%,…

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammad al-Issa has participated as a guest of honor in the world’s high-level forum, which brought together the heads of major regional and international organizations active in the field of humanitarian work. Activities of the forum, hosted by Geneva, were launched under the…

As capital swelters, India urges rich countries to provide funds to help deal with effects of climate crisis

Rich countries have made a dangerous dash for fossil fuels in response to the Ukraine war, the U.N. secretary-general said on Tuesday, warning that new investments being made in coal, oil and gas were "delusional" given their impact on climate change.

The head of the United Nations has warned of a “dangerous disconnect” between what scientists and citizens are demanding to curb climate change, and what governments are actually doing about it

Call comes after former UN climate envoy urged African countries to exploit their natural gas reserves

Former foreign minister Gareth Evans says Albanese government’s decision to outline its own position sends ‘very clear message’

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Major arms manufacturers are experiencing a genuine gold-rush moment

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan has raised concerns with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi over Beijing's veto at the United Nations of a U.S.-led push to impose more sanctions on North Korea, a senior U.S. official said.

Zelenskiy calls fighting in Sievierodonetsk ‘one of the most violent battles in Europe’ as Russia destroys all three bridges to city