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The environment is in danger and so are we, says UN report on climate change

“The alarm bells are deafening. This report must sound a death knell for coal and fossil fuels, before they destroy our planet,” said UN secretary-general António Guterres

8 days ’til ATB lapses into law, UN says it will have “chilling effect” on humanitarian work

United Nations (UN) high commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet urged President Rodrigo Duterte not…

Even UN is alarmed by Asian countries’ censorship amid pandemic—including ours

Through a statement on June 3, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle…

Influencers may have a new job description: fighting misinformation for the UN

To combat the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19, the United Nations (UN) is launching “Verified,”…

Don’t use the pandemic as a sorry excuse to disregard human rights

While the government and various organizations are implementing extreme measures to flatten the curve, human…

5 ways to incorporate sustainability into your day-to-day life

Last November, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was awarded by the United Nations Conference…

Climate change inaction violates children’s rights, says Greta Thunberg and other young activists

The United Nations Climate Change summit, in which world leaders convened to discuss the world’s…

Climate change is directly sabotaging efforts to end poverty, says UN report

Last Jul. 9, the United Nations took stock of the current trajectory of the its…

It’s World Water Day, so where’s our water?

Mar. 22 is known around the globe as World Water Day. Started by the United…

LOOK: 5 endangered trees in the Philippines

Fun fact: Mar. 21 is the International Day of Forests—a worldwide celebration that raises awareness…