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UN Ramps up Response in Caribbean after Hurricane Matthew

By Eric Porterfield
October 7, 2016

Update: On October 10, the UN released an appeal for $119 million to urgently respond to the most urgent humanitarian needs …

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5 Good News Stories from September

By Lily Proudman
September 30, 2016

The world is facing grave problems that need attention and action. At the same time, there are stories of progress …

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Agreeing on the Paris Agreement

By Reid Detchon
September 29, 2016

Last week at the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a special event for nations to formally join the Paris …

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Ban Ki-moon’s Final UN General Assembly: A Look Back at 4 of His Key Moments

By Eric Porterfield
September 20, 2016

This year’s opening session of the United Nations General Assembly will be the last for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his …

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The Change We Need to Make to Achieve a Sustainable Future: Thinking Beyond Issues and Sectors to People

By Kathy Calvin
September 19, 2016

Climate change, refugees and migrants, peacebuilding, sustainable development, and gender equality are just some of the issues that are prominent …

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6 Global Health Issues to Watch in September

By Kate Dodson
September 15, 2016

Next week, leaders from around the world will gather in New York for the 71st session of the United Nations …

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Paris Agreement on Climate Change 101: Your September Guide

By Justine Sullivan
September 12, 2016

On September 21, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is convening a special event at UN headquarters in New York to …

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9 Key Issues to Follow during the UN General Assembly

By Susan Myers
September 7, 2016

In just a few weeks, the world will come to New York for the opening of the next session of …

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4 Statistics that Show Why We Need Climate Action to Achieve Sustainable Development

By Ryan Hobert
August 8, 2016

“Climate change presents the single biggest threat to development, and its widespread, unprecedented effects disproportionately burden the poorest and most …

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4 Good News Stories You May Have Missed in July

By Jenni Lee
July 29, 2016

The world undeniably faces many big and serious challenges. But there is also reason to believe that a better world …

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