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How the UN high seas treaty aims to protect the world’s oceans
feature Nearly 200 countries agreed to a legally binding protocol that has been two decades in the making
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'Superbugs' caused by climate change are becoming a greater threat to humanity, report finds
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Switzerland’s neutrality rethink
feature The Alpine nation’s historic neutrality is up for debate as it considers allowing its weapons to move to Ukraine
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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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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French baguette awarded UNESCO heritage status
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By Kelsee Majette, The Week US 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, The Week US Published
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What happened at COP27?
Speed Read Leaders and activists met in Egypt at a precarious time for the planet
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Negotiators reportedly strike deal on U.N. climate talks
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By Justin Klawans, The Week US 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, The Week UK 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, The Week US 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, The Week US Published
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Climate crisis and Ukraine main topics of UN General Assembly
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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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