Environment/Science

In UN address, Venezuela decries effects of capitalism as enemy of Mother Nature

New York, Sept 26(Just Earth News): Echoing the sentiments of other speakers from the Latin American and Caribbean, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Venezuela told the United Nations today that countries in the region are suffering extreme weather and climate catastrophes due to rampant consumption and consumerism in which they played no part. more

At UN, Cuba urges relief to assist storm-hit Caribbean; cites ‘setback’ in bilateral relations with US

New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): In the wake of successive hurricanes Irma and Maria, which tore through the Caribbean and left communities in desperate conditions, Cuban Foreign Minister ...

UN stands ready to assist following deadly earthquake in Mexico

New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres voiced sadness at the loss of life and damage resulting from the earthquake that occurred in Mexico on Tuesday, and ex ...

Leaders meeting at UN underscore need to fast-track climate action

New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Leaders from various levels of government, the private sector and civil society highlighted the need for climate action as they convened at United Nations ...

UN chief sends condolences, offers help after earthquake in Mexico

New York, Sept 11(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres has offered his condolences to the Government and people of Mexico and said the United Nations stands ready to provide ...

UN summit spotlights financial need to combat land degradation

New York, Sept 7(Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations body tasked with addressing desertification on Wednesday stressed the importance of financing for national commitments to co ...

UN extends solidarity to flood-devastated Texas after record-shattering rainfall

New York, Aug 30(Just Earth News): The United Nations is reacting to the devastating images from Tropical Storm Harvey, which has affected an area the size of Spain in the southern United St ...

UN Assembly President rings Nasdaq bell; sounds alarm on behalf of world's endangered ocean

New York, Aug 22(Just Earth News): The President of the United Nations General Assembly opened the trading day in New York this morning to send the message that the world's ocean health is i ...

Landmark UN-backed treaty on mercury takes effect

New York, Aug 16(Just Earth News): A ground-breaking global convention on mercury on Wednesday goes into effect, the United Nations environment wing said, protecting millions of children and ...

UN agency sounds alarm as drought-stricken herders in Ethiopia face massive livestock losses

New York, Aug 11(Just Earth News): Drought has devastated herders' livelihoods as it exhausted pastures and water sources, the United Nations agriculture agency said on Friday, stressing tha ...