Environment/Science

MARRAKECH: UN chief urges rapid scale-up in funding to address climate change

New York, Nov 17 (Just Earth News): As the United Nations Climate Conference, known as COP 22, continued its work on Wednesday in Marrakech, Morocco, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged greater efforts to mobilize funding to address climate change, especially to support developing countries. more

MARRAKECH: Middle East and North Africa region taking action to combat climate change

New York, Nov 17 (Just Earth News): Aware of their vulnerabilities to the impacts of climate change, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have begun taking action to c ...

INTERVIEW: What extreme weather and global temperature rise means for humanity - WMO Chief

New York, Nov 16 (Just Earth News): “In a new report analyzing the global climate between 2011-2016, the World Meteorological Organization – the United Nations system’s weather agency ...

MARRAKECH: Ban hails 'new dawn of cooperation on climate change,' urges action on Paris accord

New York, Nov 15 (Just Earth News): As senior government officials gather in Marrakech, Morocco, to chart the implementation course for the landmark Paris Agreement, Secretary-General Ban Ki ...

2016 slated to be hottest year ever, with record-breaking emissions and melting Arctic ice

New York, Nov 15 (Just Earth News): According to the United Nations weather agency, 2016 is set to be the hottest year on record with global temperatures of approximately 1.2° Celsius above ...

MARRAKECH: Deepening South-South cooperation is driving climate action among developing countries

New York, Nov 14 (Just Earth News): South-South cooperation is growing, as developing countries are helping each other to address climate change, sustainable development and implementation o ...

MARRAKECH: Dozens of heads of State and Government to attend UN climate conference

New York, Nov 13 (Just Earth News): Ten days after the entry into force of the landmark Paris Agreement, dozens of heads of State and Government are expected on Tuesday at the United Nations ...

MARRAKECH: Efforts to revolutionize transport gaining momentum, UN climate conference told

New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): Efforts to revolutionize transport around the world are gaining momentum with more Governments and businesses exploring possibilities for electric vehicle ...

UN development agency working with Cuban government in areas hard-hit by Hurricane Matthew

New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is cooperating with Cuban authorities to support early recovery in Baracoa, Maisí, Imías and San Antonio d ...

Rehabilitating drylands key to global food security, according to new UN report

New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): A new report released on Friday by the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reveals that drylands, which cover some 40 pe ...