UN forum highlights importance of stronger partnerships for financing sustainable development
Apr 19, 2017, at 06:08 am
New York, Apr 18(Just Earth News): Underlining the importance of sustainable finance for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, senior United Nations officials on Tuesday called for stronger partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure that resource requirements are met.
UN refugee agency stresses importance of search missions after latest shipwreck in Europe
Mar 31, 2017, at 04:52 am
New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News): With nearly 150 people dead or missing in another shipwreck off the Mediterranean coast, the United Nations refugee agency on Thursday stressed the importance of saving lives at sea.
UN health agency highlights importance of measles vaccine amid Europe outbreak
Mar 30, 2017, at 01:49 pm
New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News): Hundreds of measles cases have been reported in Europe – where the disease was believed to be nearing elimination – leading the United Nations health agency to urge families to vaccinate their children and for national authorities to take urgent measures to stop transmission at the borders.
Sep 20, 2016, at 01:02 pm
New York, Sept 20 (Just Earth News): Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants, a number of senior UN officials stressed on the importance of the Summit and called on world leaders for collective action to address the global crisis.