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UN Chief Says Climate Crisis Is A "Death Sentence" For Some Countries
Last year, a report released by UN's World Meteorological Organization showed that last eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record.
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Environment Threats "Greatest Challenge To Human Rights Of Our Era": UN
The UN rights chief warned Monday that environmental threats from pollution and climate change were sparking and deepening conflicts worldwide, and will soon constitute the biggest challenge to human rights.
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Indian Economist Ligia Noronha Appointed As UN's Assistant Secretary-General
UN chief Antonio Guterres has appointed leading Indian economist Ligia Noronha as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Kerala Man Gets PM Modi, Top UN Official's Praise For His Cleanliness Efforts
It was just days ago former United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) chief Erik Solheim shared a small video on paralysis-hit NS Rajappan collecting plastic waste from Kerala's scenic Vembanad Lake despite his disability and said he should be made famous.
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"Frail Figure Who Led Mighty Battles": UN Leaders Remember Mahatma Gandhi
As the world grapples with violence in forms of environment destruction and devastation caused by armed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi's vision of peace and sustainable development continues to resonate across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, as leaders of the world body remembered him on his 150th birth anniversary.
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UN Environment Chief Quits After Audit On Travel Expenses
UN environment chief Erik Solheim resigned on Tuesday after an audit questioning his huge travel expenses triggered an outcry, UN officials said.
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Like Polio, India Can Eradicate Pollution, Says Senior UN Official
India has scripted success in eradicating polio and tackling other health emergencies and there is no reason why the country cannot do so for air pollution, UN Environment chief Erik Solheim has said at a time several north Indian cities, including Delhi, are battling alarming levels of pollution.
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Yogi Adityanath Greets PM Modi On Winning UN's Top Environment Award
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was presented the United Nation's Champions of the Earth Award by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Delhi.
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United Nations Environment Programme Chief Urges China To Do More On Climate
The world's biggest polluter China has a "big job" ahead of it in the global fight against climate change, the United Nation's (UN) environment chief said Wednesday.
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Incoming UN Chief Names 3 Women To Top Posts
Incoming UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced his choice of Nigeria's Environment Minister Amina Mohammed to be the UN's number two official and tabbed two other women for key leadership posts.
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Indian Gets UN Honour For Corporate Sustainability Initiative
An Indian social entrepreneur has been named among 10 "champions and pioneers" by UN Chief Ban Ki-moon under the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative that calls on companies to align with universal principles of human rights, environment and anti-corruption.
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'Progress' Made on Climate Pact, But Hard Work Ahead: France
Environment and energy ministers have made "progress" in three days of talks to seek political convergence ahead of a UN climate summit, host France said today, but much hard work remains.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Arrives in Baghdad for Talks
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Baghdad on today for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other top officials.
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PM Narendra Modi Discusses Climate Change, Clean Energy with UN Chief Ban Ki-moon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today discussed issues relating to climate change, environment and clean energy with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
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United Nations Chief Hoping For Draft of Global Climate Deal
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday that he will travel to the Climate Conference in Peru next week and is hopeful that delegates will draft an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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UN Chief Says Climate Crisis Is A "Death Sentence" For Some Countries
Last year, a report released by UN's World Meteorological Organization showed that last eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record.
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Environment Threats "Greatest Challenge To Human Rights Of Our Era": UN
The UN rights chief warned Monday that environmental threats from pollution and climate change were sparking and deepening conflicts worldwide, and will soon constitute the biggest challenge to human rights.
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Indian Economist Ligia Noronha Appointed As UN's Assistant Secretary-General
UN chief Antonio Guterres has appointed leading Indian economist Ligia Noronha as Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Kerala Man Gets PM Modi, Top UN Official's Praise For His Cleanliness Efforts
It was just days ago former United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) chief Erik Solheim shared a small video on paralysis-hit NS Rajappan collecting plastic waste from Kerala's scenic Vembanad Lake despite his disability and said he should be made famous.
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"Frail Figure Who Led Mighty Battles": UN Leaders Remember Mahatma Gandhi
As the world grapples with violence in forms of environment destruction and devastation caused by armed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi's vision of peace and sustainable development continues to resonate across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, as leaders of the world body remembered him on his 150th birth anniversary.
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UN Environment Chief Quits After Audit On Travel Expenses
UN environment chief Erik Solheim resigned on Tuesday after an audit questioning his huge travel expenses triggered an outcry, UN officials said.
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Like Polio, India Can Eradicate Pollution, Says Senior UN Official
India has scripted success in eradicating polio and tackling other health emergencies and there is no reason why the country cannot do so for air pollution, UN Environment chief Erik Solheim has said at a time several north Indian cities, including Delhi, are battling alarming levels of pollution.
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Yogi Adityanath Greets PM Modi On Winning UN's Top Environment Award
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was presented the United Nation's Champions of the Earth Award by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in Delhi.
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United Nations Environment Programme Chief Urges China To Do More On Climate
The world's biggest polluter China has a "big job" ahead of it in the global fight against climate change, the United Nation's (UN) environment chief said Wednesday.
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Incoming UN Chief Names 3 Women To Top Posts
Incoming UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced his choice of Nigeria's Environment Minister Amina Mohammed to be the UN's number two official and tabbed two other women for key leadership posts.
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Indian Gets UN Honour For Corporate Sustainability Initiative
An Indian social entrepreneur has been named among 10 "champions and pioneers" by UN Chief Ban Ki-moon under the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative that calls on companies to align with universal principles of human rights, environment and anti-corruption.
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'Progress' Made on Climate Pact, But Hard Work Ahead: France
Environment and energy ministers have made "progress" in three days of talks to seek political convergence ahead of a UN climate summit, host France said today, but much hard work remains.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Arrives in Baghdad for Talks
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Baghdad on today for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other top officials.
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PM Narendra Modi Discusses Climate Change, Clean Energy with UN Chief Ban Ki-moon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today discussed issues relating to climate change, environment and clean energy with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
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United Nations Chief Hoping For Draft of Global Climate Deal
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday that he will travel to the Climate Conference in Peru next week and is hopeful that delegates will draft an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
