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The clean-energy revolution is irreversible. In 2024, renewables made up more than 90% of new power capacity. And global investment in clean energy hit a record $2 trillion. Affordable, renewable energy benefits everyone.

The number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past two decades, reaching 269 million in 2024. Women now outnumber men at this level, but remain underrepresented at doctoral stage, according to UNESCO's first-ever Higher Education Global Trends Report. International mobility has also tripled over the same period, with nearly 7.3 million students abroad, half hosted in Europe and North America. The report also highlights that significant geographical inequalities remain in enrolment and completion rates. Scroll through for other key facts and read more here: https://unes.co/t3v2qu

Our survival depends on biodiversity — yet human activity is driving its loss at unprecedented rates. On Friday's Biodiversity Day, UN Environment Programme is calling on everyone to help protect the incredible diversity of life on Earth. Let’s work together for a world where biodiversity thrives, ecosystems flourish and people live in harmony with nature.

Even wars have rules. Yet civilians continue to pay the highest price in conflicts around the world. United Nations OCHA highlights five grave dangers faced by civilians caught in the crossfire of war.

The UN General Assembly has backed the historic advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on governments' obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions. Through this resolution, countries reaffirm that addressing the climate crisis is a legal duty under international law, not just a political choice. “This is a powerful affirmation of international law, climate justice, science, and the responsibility of states to protect people from the escalating climate crisis,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAtnzHEe

🫖 Thursday’s International Tea Day recognizes the cultural significance, health benefits and economic impact of one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages. Tea is more than just a comforting drink — it’s part of daily life for communities around the world and a source of income for millions. Do you enjoy tea? Share your favourite varieties in the comments!

“Humanity is strongest when we stand as one.” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has stressed the need for greater solidarity and cooperation to overcome the conflicts and other serious crises facing our world today. “More than ever, we must come together — across nations, cultures and generations.”

Our very existence depends on bees 🐝 and other pollinators. They increase food production, give us honey and nutritious food, and help maintain biodiversity. Yet, these guardians of biodiversity are under threat from human activities. On Wednesday’s World Bee Day, join us in protecting bees and celebrating the vital role they play in our lives.

Energy prices are surging, inflation is rising and uncertainty is growing. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is hurting global economic growth, with developing economies being hit the hardest. More in the latest update from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. https://lnkd.in/g697YHfn

In a world brimming with conflict, inequality, and unpredictability, António Guterres has cautioned leaders about the dangers of complacency. Stressing the need to stick to our shared values, the Secretary-General warns: “If we fail to put our common humanity first, we risk losing everything that makes us strong.”