As the need for stronger commitments toward the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees grows, the voices and interests of the most vulnerable people and countries are not being given precedence in global climate talks.
Tag: united nations
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When the UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to oppose Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the African vote split right down the middle. The vote must have sent shivers down the African Union’s spine.
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After nearly two years of advocacy, preparations, and deliberations, what did UN peacekeeping’s most prominent pledging conference secure in terms of personnel, capabilities, and finances?
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Scientists have a clear picture of how badly off-track the world is with tackling the climate crisis. But the complexities concerning sources and carbon sinks make it easy for governments and corporations to obfuscate their real contributions to climate change.
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Why do warring parties turn to United Nations peacekeeping and peacemaking even when they think it will fail? Dr. Anjali Dayal draws critical insights from two of the organization’s most important efforts in maintaining international peace and security.
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Machine algorithms may amplify existing humanitarian violations.
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On the 9th of August, the United Nations Security Council held a high-level open debate on maritime security amid increasing urgency at the Council toward issues such as piracy, maritime terrorism, and other incidents at sea.
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The UN and AU are rapidly approaching a crossroads on how to collectively support multilateral peace operations.
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Throughout his life, Ed had an eye for what was important, not what was popular.
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Our knowledge of the threat of violent extremism and how to address it will continue to increase. The size of the UN’s bureaucracy should not have to grow with it.