“Renewable energy can deliver what fossil fuels never can: real and lasting energy security.” As clean energy investment surges to 2.2 trillion dollars worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses that renewables are the cheapest, fastest and most reliable source of new power. “We can repeat the failures of the past or we can unleash the renewables revolution. Let’s make the right choice for climate stability, energy security and a liveable future.”
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Founded at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations is an international organization made up of 193 Member States committed to maintaining international peace and security. Every day the UN works to tackle global challenges and deliver results for those most in need. Giving life-saving support to populations hit by humanitarian crises, helping build and keep the peace in conflict-ridden areas, supporting governments and their citizens to advance development and fight poverty, and promoting human rights worldwide are the core pillars of the work of the United Nations and the mandates it receives from its Member States. The Charter of the United Nations is available in full at: http://www.un.org/en/documents/charter/
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Earth Day is a reminder of the fragility of our planet. Through floods, droughts, deadly heat and rising sea levels, Mother Earth is sounding the alarm. Yet, our response is falling dangerously short. We have the solutions but we are moving too slowly. We must break our dependence on fossil fuels, protect and restore nature at scale, and deliver climate justice for those most vulnerable Let’s act now for our planet and for every generation to come.
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Earth is our one and only home. Wherever we live, protecting the planet is a shared responsibility. Mother Earth has given us everything, yet we have repaid her with reckless destruction, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday’s International Mother Earth Day. “We must break our dependence on fossil fuels, protect and restore nature at scale, and deliver climate justice for those who did least to cause this crisis yet suffer the most,” he urged, calling on governments and businesses to step up ambition on climate action. From reducing food waste to saving energy and buying local, we can all take action and make every day Earth Day. Get involved: https://lnkd.in/gHwsBkC
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The largest global annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples is taking place this week at UN Headquarters in NYC, bringing together participants from around the world to call for greater efforts to protect and preserve their rights. “Indigenous Peoples are bearers of cultures, knowledge and ways of life that have sustained humanity for thousands of years. Their individual and collective rights must be respected,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “Lets work to realize Indigenous Peoples' rights everywhere and build a better future of all humanity.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gstrmAE5
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Creativity and innovation are key to tackling the world’s biggest challenges, from the climate crisis to gender equality, from poverty to inequalities. Creativity can mean different things to different people. It might be expressing yourself through art or finding new ways to solve problems. Tuesday’s World Creativity and Innovation Day is an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness of the role creativity and innovation play in all aspects of human development. https://lnkd.in/eWr_d7P
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Tuesday marks the first-ever International Day of Women in Industry, celebrating the vital role women play in driving industrial development and calling for a more inclusive and equal future in industry worldwide. Across many areas of this sector, women remain underrepresented, particularly in advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, green innovation and leadership — held back by unequal access to skills, finance and professional networks. Closing these gaps is key to building stronger, more innovative industries that can better respond to global challenges. More from UNIDO: https://lnkd.in/dZpjaFtz
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“The UN stands firmly behind the institutions and principles designed to protect peace, justice, sovereignty and human dignity.” As the International Court of Justice marks its 80th anniversary, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stresses that justice and international law remain indispensable.
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Violence against children is a global crisis. It includes physical and emotional abuse, neglect, bullying, sexual violence and other forms of abuse. It occurs in homes, schools, communities and online — often with devastating, lifelong impacts. See how the World Health Organization works to address this global issue: https://lnkd.in/ei2TYB-C
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Talking to children about difficult topics in the news, such as war or conflict, can be challenging. In times of crisis, children need their caregivers more than ever to feel safe and secure. Supporting young people as they navigate difficult emotions like fear, sadness, anger and anxiety requires patience and understanding. Swipe for UNICEF tips to help guide these conversations and offer comfort. https://lnkd.in/gTPh_MzE