Geopolitics
Governance/Geopolitics
New York, Oct 8(Just Earth News): Recalling the renewed focus on seas and oceans, including as illustrated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said On Friday that as the global law of the sea continues to grow in relevance, so does its international tribunal. more
UN agencies ramp up response in Caribbean as relief teams assess damage by Hurricane Matthew

New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): After deploying field teams to Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Matthew, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and United Nations World Healt ...

Security Council recommends former Prime Minister of Portugal Guterres as next UN Secretary-General

New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday formally chose the former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as its nominee to be the next Secretary-General ...

Security Council recommends former Prime Minister of Portugal Guterres as next UN Secretary-General

New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday formally chose the former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as its nominee to be the next Secretary-General ...

Iris scan helps Syrian refugees in Jordan receive UN supplies in ‘blink of eye’

New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations food relief and refugee agencies have jointly introduced an innovative iris scan payment system in Jordan’s Za’atari refuge ...

Portugal's António Guterres emerges as favourite for next UN Secretary-General

New York, Oct 5 (Just Earth News): Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres has emerged as the clear favourite to become the next United Nations Secretary-General following the s ...

Investing in early childhood development helps communities thrive – UN-backed report

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): An estimated 43 per cent – or 249 million – of children under five in low- and middle-income countries are at an elevated risk of poor develop ...

UN deputy chief urges increased participation of young people in peace and security decision-making

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): With more young people around the world than ever before, it is necessary to include them when discussing global solutions related to peace, development and ...

UN peacekeeping chief urges follow-up action to consolidate peace in Darfur

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): The security situation in Darfur, Sudan, remains volatile and the humanitarian impact of the conflict significant, the top United Nations peacekeeping offic ...

In ‘national interest’ for all Palestinians that elections be held in both West Bank and Gaza – UN envoy

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): Welcoming on Tuesday’s decision to postpone Palestinian municipal elections, the United Nations senior official coordinating efforts towards the peac ...