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UN brings the battle to superbugs – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 September 201611 April 2018

After a high-level meeting yesterday, all 193 United Nations member states have pledged to work together to tackle superbugs – […]

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Climate change centre stage at UN summit

In the News  |  Published: 26 September 201426 September 2014

The United Nations Climate Summit, concluding in New York this week, has put climate policy firmly back on the political agenda. […]

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Expert Q&A: Alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 August 201328 March 2016

United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has ordered the 20-strong inspection team investigating alleged use of chemical weapons in Damascus to […]

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NZ forgoes Kyoto for new climate plan – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 November 2012

New Zealand will not commit to a second round of Kyoto Protocol emissions reductions but will instead make pledges under […]

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NZ ranks poorly in adolescent mortality and suicide – study

Expert Reactions, In the News  |  Published: 26 April 201226 April 2012

Leading medical journal The Lancet has published a special series of articles focusing on adolescent health, including an international comparison […]

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Climate change, New Zealand and Durban

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 01 December 201101 December 2011

This week representatives from around the world are meeting in Durban, South Africa for the United Nations Framework Convention on […]

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Earth: population 7 billion and counting

In the News  |  Published: 01 November 201101 November 2011

The world population passed the seven billion mark on Monday (according to the UN), highlighting the population issues faced by […]

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UN chief pushes for climate action

In the News  |  Published: 08 September 201108 September 2011

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon left no room form confusion over his stance on climate change at the Pacific Islands […]

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