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CITES calls for urgent action to maintain pressure on illegal ivory and rhino horn trade

15 January 2016

Global Biodiversity Threatened by Piecemeal Dam Development

Arlington, Va. USA, January 8, 2015

Paris climate deal increases hopes for a sustainable future

Paris, France, 12 December 2015

Nepal: UN aid agencies and partners appeal for access to life-saving medical supplies

8 December 2015 – United Nations agencies and their aid partners today expressed their “deepest c

Ethiopia: UN urges support to mitigate most devastating drought in 30 years

8 December 2015 – The United Nations today stepped up its efforts to mitigate the effects of the

COP21: saving energy 'triple win,' Ban says, as $5 billion Africa plan launched at climate summit

7 December 2015 – The United Nations and partners launched today a $5 billion initiative to expan

Storm Desmond brings a red warning for rain over Cumbria and the Scottish Borders

5 December 2015

As Ethiopia battles devastating drought, UN sends in emergency health team

4 December 2015 – With Ethiopia battling its worst drought in 30 years due to the El Niño weather

As Ethiopia battles devastating drought, UN sends in emergency health team

4 December 2015 – With Ethiopia battling its worst drought in 30 years due to the El Niño weather

Children under five account for one third of deaths from foodborne diseases – new UN report

3 December 2015 – Diarrhoeal diseases are responsible for more than half of all foodborne disease