The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Small island nations lead fight for climate justice at UN's top court

Environmental campaigners from 98 countries and 12 organisations began giving evidence on Monday to the International Court of Justice in a landmark case aimed at laying down rules for how rich nations should support poorer ones on the frontlines of climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2024

Handful of countries responsible for climate crisis, top court told

Vanuatu envoy makes claim as hearing gets under way at international court of justice in The Hague

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Vested interests and a flawed system: Why talks to agree historic treaty against plastic pollution collapsed

Analysis: Deep divisions, obstructions by fossil fuel-producing countries and the missing voices of campaigners and experts all contributed to the collapse of talks, as Asia climate correspondent Stuti Mishra explains from Busan, South Korea

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

‘I’ve awakened their spirit’: can man behind the mask make a dent in Ghana elections?

Nana Kwame Bediako is challenging the status quo with an unorthodox run for presidency appealing to younger voters

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

The top United Nations court is taking up the largest case in its history as it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Saudi Arabia hosts Cop16 to combat desertification crisis

Saudi Arabia is hosting the United Nations Cop16 conference on desertification this week, with the world's top oil exporter positioning itself as an environmental defender despite criticism of its role at previous climate talks.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2024

Afternoon Update: Biden pardons son Hunter; Australia’s largest cocaine bust; and rowing naked across the Pacific

The outgoing US president had previously said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

UN agency suspends aid deliveries through main crossing into Gaza after convoy attacked

UN agency says most of its attempts to deliver aid to northern Gaza have been denied by Israeli forces even as looting of convoys has continued

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Landmark Climate Case To Open At Top UN Court

The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024

UN Chief Defends Plastic Pollution Talks After Collapse

The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024