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On World Day, UN urges global resolve to 'appreciate, protect and restore' Earth's oceans

On World Day, UN urges global resolve to 'appreciate, protect and restore' Earth's oceans

Jun 09, 2015, at 09:54 pm

New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Although the world's oceans are vast, their capacity to withstand damage caused by human activity is limited, compromising their critical contribution to the future of sustainable development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on Tuesday as the United Nations kicked-off its celebrations for the 2015 edition of World Oceans Day.

Fight against malaria must be taken to 'next level', UN agency urges ahead of World Day

Fight against malaria must be taken to 'next level', UN agency urges ahead of World Day

Apr 24, 2015, at 07:49 pm

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS) The fight against malaria must be taken to the “next level” in order for the disease to be successfully eliminated, the United Nations health agency said on Thursday amid calls for the international community to urgently address the gaps in malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment.