WHO condemns killings of patients and civilians amid escalating violence in El Fasher, Sudan
The World Health Organization (WHO) condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher.
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‘Yawning gap’ remains between climate adaptation funds and funding pledges
That’s the main message in this year’s Adaptation Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Hurricane Melissa: Devastation in Jamaica at levels ‘never been seen before’
As Hurricane Melissa moved north of Jamaica on Wednesday, the head of the UN team there said that preliminary damage assessments from the category 5 storm showed a level of devastation “never seen before” on the Caribbean island.
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Better housing leads to better health. #NewZealand 🇳🇿 has improved health, school attendance, and employment outcomes among low-inc…
#NewZealand 🇳🇿 has improved health, school attendance, and employment outcomes among low-income families by improving quality of housing.
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What would your city look like with half a million fewer cars on the road every day? Increased walking, wheeling, and cycling in #…
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World enters ‘new era’ of climate action – but progress must accelerate
The new report details the latest round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by governments, assessing both the progress achieved and the major challenges that remain.
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The Direction of Travel Improving Every Year, But we Need to Urgently Pick up the Pace: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary on 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions Synthesis Report
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High stakes and high flavour: Indigenous chef brings Amazonian soul to COP30
Indigenous chef and activist Tainá Marajoara will serve dishes rooted in ancestral Amazonian traditions, showcasing the biodiversity and spirituality of Brazil’s Indigenous Peoples.
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🥳 1⃣0⃣0⃣ countries committed to climate action for health – sharing knowledge, experiences, lessons learned and tools for members to…
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It’s International #LeadPoisoning Prevention Week. No level of lead exposure is safe. Look out for the early signs of lead exposur…
No level of lead exposure is safe.
Look out for the early signs of lead exposure to prevent long-term health impacts.
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