COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 23, 2024(News )Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku.
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted.
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 03, 2024(Story )The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognizing people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as ke
Leveraging geographical indications to increase the value of strategic African agricultural products
Stories & Blogs OSAAOct 08, 2024(News )Africa’s agriculture is at a turning point, and innovation and a proactive approach by African policymakers will be the key to unlocking the potential of various strategic agricultural products.
From Dry Abuja to the Waters of Maiduguri
Stories & Blogs UNICEFSep 24, 2024(Story )Providing emergency communications support in flood affected Maiduguri.
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on states to take action in first guidance on children's rights and the environment, with a focus on climate change
Stories & Blogs UNICEFAug 28, 2023(Press Release )In the face of the deepening climate crisis, the Committee specified obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.