Carbon markets could boost climate action in least-developed countries UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe | Mangrove shoots being planted on Tarawa, an atoll in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati to protect against coastal erosion A recent UNCTAD report highlights the limited role of carbon markets in promoting sustainable development in the world’s least developed countries (LDCs),
World getting a ‘failing grade’ on Global Goals report card UN Photo/Manuel Elías UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted that, by international humanitarian law, safeguarding healthcare institutions is essential. He cautioned that assaults on medical facilities and personnel drastically restrict the medical and psychological assistance provided to survivors, affecting both genders equally. Following sexual assault, women and girls may
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Step up investment to end violence against women and girls: UN deputy chief Ms. Mohammed said violence against women is one of the most pervasive human rights violations, and a global public health problem with negative multiplier effects across economies, politics, and societies. Rates are alarmingly high, and further aggravated by conflicts, crises, and emergencies. The global backlash against
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