Key agenda issues at the 31st UN climate conference include transitioning to clean energy, protecting oceans, achieving zero waste, and making […]
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UN member countries are legally responsible for greenhouse gas emissions – Expert Reaction
The UN General Assembly has adopted last year’s International Court of Justice ruling that countries – including Aotearoa – have an obligation to protect the […]
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Hopes for UN Ocean Conference – Expert Reaction
The third UN Ocean Conference in France next month will focus on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources. […]
Continue readingUN brings the battle to superbugs – Expert Reaction
After a high-level meeting yesterday, all 193 United Nations member states have pledged to work together to tackle superbugs – […]
Continue readingClimate change centre stage at UN summit
The United Nations Climate Summit, concluding in New York this week, has put climate policy firmly back on the political agenda. […]
Continue readingExpert Q&A: Alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria
United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has ordered the 20-strong inspection team investigating alleged use of chemical weapons in Damascus to […]
Continue readingNZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan – experts respond
New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]
Continue readingNZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study
Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]
Continue readingClimate change, New Zealand and Durban
This week representatives from around the world are meeting in Durban, South Africa for the United Nations Framework Convention on […]
Continue readingEarth: population 7 billion and counting
The world population passed the seven billion mark on Monday (according to the UN), highlighting the population issues faced by […]
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