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Belém COP30 delivers climate finance boost and a pledge to plan fossil fuel transition

In a pivotal outcome at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries agreed on a sweeping package to scale up climate finance and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement – but without a clear commitment to move away from fossil fuels.

Industry at the heart of global solutions: Global summit opens in Riyadh

Nigeria: Schools should be ‘sanctuaries not targets’ says deputy UN chief following latest mass abduction

‘Leave no one behind’: As wealth gap widens, UN calls for new industrial deal for world’s poorest

Special Coverage of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

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From silence to strength: Women leaders speak out in South Sudan

UN presents UN80 Initiative Action Plan, setting coordinated path for system-wide reforms

UN decries ‘truly horrific’ massacres in DR Congo

From waste pickers to courtrooms: Women demand a gender focus at COP30

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In the Amazon, a school becomes a beacon of climate resilience

Climate and Environment The boat ride from Belém to Barcarena is a journey through shimmering waterways and emerald forest, where the Amazon meets the Atlantic in a sweep of beauty. But beneath the postcard-perfect scene, climate change is quietly rewriting the rules of life.

Stolen Past: Inside the fight against illicit antiquities trafficking

COP30 kicks off with urgent call to deliver on climate promises and scale up finance

Mind over machine: UN urges ethical guardrails for brain tech revolution

In a quiet community on Doha’s edge, Gaza’s wounded and orphaned learn to heal

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A young girl carries a pot of cooked food in Al-Mawasi, Gaza.

UN ramps up ceasefire support to hungry and war-weary Gazans

The UN is taking the opportunity of the ceasefire in Gaza to ramp up the delivery of aid to the beleaguered people of Gaza.

From podiums to patrols: Taking the pulse of the UN’s busiest week

Delegates gather on the plaza in front of the General Assembly building at UN Headquarters.

Ukraine: Keeping the lights on during the darkest times

People living in areas recently liberated by Ukrainian forces receive aid.

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It’s time for leadership and vision, Guterres tells G20 in South Africa

UN Affairs A South African flag-coloured King Protea flower – symbolising hope and regeneration – is the chosen logo for this year’s G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place on African soil for the first time.

Can industrial growth and climate action go hand in hand?

Economic Development Do higher living standards in developing countries have to mean more polluting, fossil-fuel dependent industries? Or is a low-carbon alternative possible? As the world grapples with climate change, economic inequality, and rapid technological shifts, next week’s Global Industry Summit will tackle these questions, bringing together governments, business leaders, and innovators to shape solutions that balance prosperity with sustainability.

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