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Step up action to protect the planet during wartime: UN environment chief

Step up action to protect the planet during wartime: UN environment chief

Nov 07, 2019, at 12:58 pm

New York/IBNS: Greater action is needed to protect the environment during wartime if the world is to realize the goal of a more sustainable future for all people and the planet, the head of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned on Wednesday.

'Disaster resilient' farming reduces agriculture risks, yields economic gains, says new UN agriculture agency report

'Disaster resilient' farming reduces agriculture risks, yields economic gains, says new UN agriculture agency report

May 14, 2019, at 08:51 am

New York, May 14 (IBNS): A scale of economic gains through easy-to-implement "disaster resilient" farming practices was revealed on Monday at the launch of a new study by the United Nations agriculture agency.

Future of our planet hinges on action by today’s youth – UN deputy chief

Future of our planet hinges on action by today’s youth – UN deputy chief

Nov 22, 2018, at 09:06 am

New York, Nov 22 (IBNS): Protecting the planet rests on this generation’s youth and their inclination “to hold leaders and decision-makers accountable,” especially in the combat against climate change, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told university students in China today.on Wednesday.