United Nations
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Cop15’s ‘historic’ biodiversity agreement
feature ’30 by 30’ UN deal will protect 30% of world’s land and water vital for biodiversity by 2030
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Milestone conservation agreement reached at UN biodiversity conference
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By Devika Rao Published
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French baguette awarded UNESCO heritage status
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By Kelsee Majette Published
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The international problem of modern slavery
Speed Read Why does slavery still exist in modern society, and what is being done to combat it?
By Justin Klawans Published
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What happened at COP27?
Speed Read Leaders and activists met in Egypt at a precarious time for the planet
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Negotiators reportedly strike deal on U.N. climate talks
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Australia accused of ‘clear breach’ of human rights obligations
Speed Read UN inspectors were denied access to jails in New South Wales and medical facilities in Queensland
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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United Nations votes 143-5 to condemn Russia's 'attempted illegal annexation' of Ukraine provinces
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By Peter Weber Published
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UN secretary general calls for windfall tax on fossil fuel companies: 'Polluters must pay'
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By Catherine Garcia Published
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Climate crisis and Ukraine main topics of UN General Assembly
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By Devika Rao Published
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How Pakistan can recover from deadly flooding
feature More than 33m people in the debt-ridden country have been affected by ‘monsoon on steroids’
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What next for China after UN’s damning Uighur report?
Today's Big Question Outgoing human rights commissioner says researchers found ‘credible evidence’ of torture that may amount to ‘crimes against humanity’
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Pakistan floods hit 33m people
Speed Read UN chief blames ‘monsoon on steroids’ on the global climate crisis
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: is Ukraine heading for another Chernobyl?
feature The UN has called for Russia to allow its safety inspectors to access the damaged facility
By Richard Windsor Published
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