Amid 'alarming rise' in obesity, UN study finds one in three European adolescents overweight
May 18, 2017, at 01:31 pm
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Citing eating habits, physical activity and sedentary behaviours, the United Nations health agency launched a new publication on Wednesday at the European Congress on Obesity in Portugal which revealed a rising number of obese adolescents in many countries across Europe.
Secretary-General Guterres praises a united Europe as 'fundamental pillar' of strong UN
May 18, 2017, at 01:30 pm
New York, May 18(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday stressed that the European Union's contribution is absolutely essential for the United Nations, from support to peacekeeping to protecting human rights, solving conflicts, advancing the agenda for sustainable development and fighting climate change.
On day against homophobia, UN officials urge respect for sexual and gender diversity
May 18, 2017, at 05:54 am
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Marking the international day against homophobia, senior United Nations officials on Wednesday called for respect for sexual and gender diversity and urged the protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people from discrimination and harm.
Big data can have a 'big impact' on achievement of Global Goals, UN says on IT Day
May 18, 2017, at 05:53 am
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Mastering and measuring 'big data' – to map poverty from space or use mobile phones to track food security – could boost evidence-based decision-making at local and global levels and drive the implementation of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations telecommunications agency said on Wednesday.
Côte d'Ivoire: UN chief welcomes country's return to calm after unrest
May 18, 2017, at 05:50 am
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the Government of Côte d'Ivoire for restoring security following a mutiny over pay, his spokesperson said.
Reporting of global death statistics improving, UN agency reports
May 18, 2017, at 05:47 am
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): An increasing amount of deaths have recorded causes, but more than half still have incomplete or incorrect information, the United Nations health agency reported.
Anaemic economic growth in some regions hampers progress on Global Goals, UN report finds
May 17, 2017, at 01:47 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Over the last six months, global economic progress has predictably picked up, but low-level growth in some regions has tempered efforts to meet globally agreed development goals, according to a new United Nations report launched on Tuesday in New York.
UN envoy warns against Kosovo and Serbia trading ‘ethno-nationalist’ barbs
May 17, 2017, at 01:42 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): A flurry of recent intolerant and provocative rhetoric has further damaged the trust between Kosovo and Serbia – a development that must be closely watched – though the situation remains generally stable, the head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Kosovo told the Security Council on Tuesday.
With barely enough money for food, conflict-displaced Ukrainians struggling to survive – UN
May 17, 2017, at 01:41 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): Two-thirds of internally displaced Ukrainians are struggling financially; many without even enough money for food, according to the latest report by the United Nations migration agency on the situation in the crisis-torn country.
Soaring temperatures pose new threat to Mosul’s displaced – UN migration agency
May 17, 2017, at 01:40 pm
New York, May 17(Just Earth News): The United Nations migration agency on Tuesday warned that while hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Mosul have braved the ongoing offensive to oust the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh), the beleaguered citizens are now struggling to cope with another danger – the sweltering summer heat.
Conflict-related child deaths hit new high in Afghanistan, UN warns
May 17, 2017, at 04:59 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): Deeply concerned by the continued increase in conflict-related child deaths in Afghanistan, the UN Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA) has urged parties to the conflict to take immediate measures to reduce harm.
UN aids Yemenis in embattled Mokha; warns on cholera outbreak
May 17, 2017, at 04:58 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday confirmed that for only the third time this year, its field teams were able to distribute humanitarian aid in the embattled district of Mokha, in Yemen's Red Sea governorate of Taizz.
1.2M adolescents' deaths mostly preventable with improved health services – UN agency
May 17, 2017, at 04:56 am
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): The deaths of more than 1.2 million adolescents every year – about 3,000 per day – could have been prevented with good health services, education and social support, the United Nations health agency on Tuesday reported.
Spreading violence in Central African Republic sets off 'loud alarm bells' – UN human rights chief
May 17, 2017, at 04:55 am
New York, May 16 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday expressed grave alarm over the spread of violence by armed groups against the civilian population in several parts of the Central African Republic in recent months, as well as attacks against UN peacekeepers in the country's southeast.
UN health agency deploying technical experts to site of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
May 16, 2017, at 10:59 am
New York, May 16(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is deploying technical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid an outbreak of Ebola virus near its northern border with the Central Africa Republic, the agency’s regional director for Africa confirmed.
Annual UN Asia-Pacific policy forum session spotlights poverty eradication, sustainable energy
May 16, 2017, at 10:57 am
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): Asian and Pacific countries are discussing economic cooperation and integration this week at the United Nations regional office in Bangkok, whose annual session focuses on how regional countries can achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
May 16, 2017, at 05:19 am
New York, May 14 (Just Earth News): With relatively little data available about the Earth’s Polar Regions – posing risks for people and the environment – the United Nations weather agency has kicked off of a two-year international effort to close gaps in polar forecasting capacity and to improve future environmental safety at the farthest reaches of the planet.
May 16, 2017, at 05:19 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): The destruction of forests in many Asian countries continues apace, threatening the realization of global sustainable development goals by the 2030 deadline, according to the United Nations agricultural agency.
South Sudan: UN, partners seek $1.4 billion for 'world's fastest growing refugee crisis'
May 16, 2017, at 05:18 am
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugees and food relief agencies on Monday urged donors to step up support for people fleeing crisis-hit South Sudan as the $1.4 billion response plan remains 86 per cent unfunded.
At China's Belt and Road Forum, UN chief Guterres stresses shared development goals
May 15, 2017, at 05:03 am
New York, May 14(Just Earth News): Speaking at a major international conference in Beijing, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday drew comparisons between China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, saying both are rooted in a shared vision for global development.
Armed group attacks civilians, UN in Central African Republic overnight; one peacekeeper killed
May 14, 2017, at 05:13 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic is sending reinforcements to the south-eastern town of Bangassou, where an armed group opened fire on civilians overnight killing an undisclosed number and at least one UN peacekeeper.
Time now to maximize on the opportunities offered in Haiti, highlights head of UN advisory group
May 13, 2017, at 02:36 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Following their recent visit to Haiti, a United Nations advisory group on the island nation called on the international community to work closely with the Government and capitalize on the opportunities that have presented there.
Central African Republic: UN honours fallen ‘blue helmets’
May 13, 2017, at 02:35 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) held a memorial ceremony on Friday in honour of five peacekeepers who lost their lives after their convoy was attacked in the south-eastern part of the country earlier this week.
Iraq: UN refugee camp opens twelfth camp as displacement escalates in West Mosul
May 13, 2017, at 02:34 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Less than four weeks after opening its last camp, the United Nations refugee agency welcomed families fleeing the fighting in western Mosul this week with its twelfth camp set up deal with the ongoing emergency in and around the Iraqi city.
UN informed of Ebola virus outbreak in northern DR Congo
May 13, 2017, at 02:33 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): An Ebola outbreak in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed at least one person, the United Nations World health Organization (WHO) announced earlier on Friday.
ESCAP: 70 years of UN efforts to advance socio-economic development in Asia and the Pacific
May 13, 2017, at 02:32 pm
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): Notwithstanding the challenges faced by countries in Asia and Pacific, the region has witnessed economic and social achievements beyond expectations over the past 70 years, according to the head of the United Nations body assisting with development efforts.
DR Congo: UN agency appeals for support as ‘steady stream’ of refugees crosses into Angola
May 13, 2017, at 05:56 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): With violence and insecurity continuing to force people to flee Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai region and seek refuge in neighbouring Angola, the United Nations refugee agency has called for a suitable place to shelter them as well as additional resources to support those in urgent need.
UN report assesses ‘huge benefits’ and challenges of green energy revolution
May 13, 2017, at 05:55 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The latest United Nations report on energy-efficiency technologies shows that low-carbon technologies apparently aid clean air, save water and cut land use, and could reduce 25 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and 17 million tonnes of particulates a year.
Amid widening needs for displaced Somalis, UN refugee agency revises funding appeal
May 13, 2017, at 05:54 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency has increased its funding appeal by $91 million to meet the humanitarian needs of Somali refugees in the region and the people displaced inside the Horn of Africa country.
UN agricultural agency links food security and climate change in new guidelines
May 13, 2017, at 05:52 am
New York, May 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations agricultural agency on Friday unveiled guidelines to help Governments balance the needs of farming and climate change when making decisions, such as whether to refill a dried up lake or focus instead on sustainably using the forest on its shore.