Environment/Science

UN agency urges implementation of accord to tackle illegal fishing

New York, July 12 (Just Earth News): An international agreement aimed at tackling illegal fishing “marks the dawn of a new era,” but rapid action is needed to ensure that its implementation is effective, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said. more

In China, Ban highlights country’s leadership on sustainable development, climate change

New York, July 8 (Just Earth News): In China on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the country’s relationship with the Organization, noting in particular it ...

Response to El Niño must be ramped up amid preparedness for La Niña's likely knock-on effect – UN

New York, July 6 (Just Earth News): Failure to prepare for and adapt to the 'new normal' of increasing climate-linked emergencies such as El Niño could put global development targets at ris ...

Floods deal ‘staggering’ blow to pastoralists recovering from Ethiopia’s months-long drought, UN warns

New York, July 5 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) announced that floods across Ethiopia have severely impacted the recovery processes, particula ...

UN hails ambitious Canada-Mexico-US partnership to fight climate change, reduce disaster risk

New York, July 4 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) on Monday hailed as “a major breakthrough” a recent announcement by Canada, ...

GVK MIAL contributes to State Govt's green vision on Van Mahotsav Day

Mumbai, July 3 (Just Earth News): In sync with the State Government's vision to increase green cover across Maharashtra, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), the company that adminis ...

UN highlights risk reduction, mitigation to combat El Niño’s impact in Central America’s Dry Corridor

New York, June 30 (Just Earth News): The international community must take urgent action to help build resilience, food security, and restore livelihoods in El Salvador, Guatemala and Hondur ...

IEA corroborates Greenpeace India's findings on air pollution

New Delhi, June 27 (Just Earth News): The International Energy Agency in its recent report 'World Energy Outlook Special Report on Energy and Air Pollution' has reaffirmed Greenpeace India' ...

UN report finds Caribbean region must boost efforts to prepare for increased drought

New York, June 22 (Just Earth News): Climate change is expected to increase the intensity and frequency of droughts in the Caribbean, so countries in the region must enhance their capabiliti ...

Great Barrier Reef: Australia may see a decline in number of tourists if bleaching continues

Canberra, Jun 21 (Just Earth News): Canberra-based think tank, The Australia Institute (TAI), in a report published on Monday said that Australia's tourism industry will see a fall in visito ...