On World Day to Combat Desertification, UN shines spotlight on ‘true value’ of land

New York, June 17 (IBNS): Land is not a limitless resource and ignoring its role in our everyday lives threatens food and water supplies, biodiversity and the security of us all, the United Nations agency that fights desertification worldwide has said.

Accurate occupational data vital to save lives, says UN labour agency on World Day

New York, Apr 29 (Just Earth News): Even though more than 2.3 million fatalities and 300 million accidents resulting in injuries are estimated to occur in workplaces around the globe each year, the actual impact remains largely unknown, the United Nations International Labour Organization has warned, highlighting the need to “vastly” improve national occupational safety and health data (OSH).