Geopolitics

'Together, we can move from aspiration to action,' Ban tells global, regional leaders in Qatar

New York, May 22 (Just Earth News):With the Doha Forum meeting â€œat a time of fragility and vulnerability,â€ United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday that while progress on the UN's 2030 Agenda is crucial to usher in sustainability and equity, more must be done now to end conflict and suffering. more

In Cairo, UN Security Council consults with Arab League on regional, global issues

New York, May 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Saturday held an unprecedented consultative meeting in Cairo with delegations of member States of the League of Ara ...

Venezuelan Government and opposition should address challenges through dialogue – Ban

New York, May 22 (Just Earth News):United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon continues to follow events in Venezuela and is encouraged by the ongoing initiatives by former Heads of State ...

On World Day, UN hails potential of cultural diversity to boost development

New York, May 22 (Just Earth News):Cultural diversity is an outstanding source of exchange, innovation and creativity, and has the enormous potential to accelerate sustainable development, t ...

On Day of Vesak, UN chief says Buddhism can help enlighten world about pressing issues

New York, May 21(Just Earth News):Observing the Day of Vesak, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted how the teachings of Buddhism can help the international community tack ...

FEATURE: Between protracted and emergency crises – a case study of the humanitarian funding conundrum in Sudan

New York, May 21(Just Earth News):One of the expected outcomes of the first World Humanitarian Summit (WHS), which will take place next week in Istanbul, Turkey, is a commitment from the int ...

UN conference spotlights role of tourism in fighting poverty and building peace

New York, May 21(Just Earth News):Tourism plays a crucial role in lifting people out of poverty and building peace, participants from more than 100 countries gathered at a United Nations con ...

Ahead of end of UN forum, participation of indigenous people in development targets urged

New York, May 20(Just Earth News): As the 2016 United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues prepares to close on Friday, three participants in the session on Thursday underscored the ...

Security Council concludes visit to Somalia; urges swift approval of electoral model

New York, May 20(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council concluded a one-day visit to Somalia on Thursday by reaffirming its solidarity with the countryâ€™s people and Gov ...

FEATURE: UN aid chief calls on leaders to ‘make commitments for the future’ at World Humanitarian

New York, May 20(Just Earth News): Commitments to strengthening the humanitarian system so that preparedness and resilience are taken more seriously, with local response at the heart of the ...