Soils, Where Food Begins
Advocacy of soils is more important than ever given that we are facing a food and fertilizer crisis due to the challenges of post-COVID-19 recovery, ongoing conflicts and the ever-increasing evidence of the impact of climate change.
We Can End AIDS by 2030 if We Equalize
We can end AIDS, but only if leaders are courageous in tackling the inequalities that are blocking progress.
Speaking of Toilets... A Chronicle Conversation with "Mr. Toilet", Jack Sim, 18 November 2022
Ahead of World Toilet Day (19 November), the UN Chronicle spoke with Jack Sim, Founder and Director of the World Toilet Organization. Mr. Sim, popularly known as "Mr. Toilet", who discussed the important role of toilets and sanitation in achieving sustainable development; his work to improve sanitation systems throughout the world; and progress towards the goal of ensuring that everyone everywhere has access to a functioning toilet whenever needed.
Our Words Are Not Enough鈥擮nly Bold Action on Renewables Can Help the Planet
Embracing new, renewable options can remove the global craving for fossil fuels and protect nations from the highly volatile ebb and flow of energy markets.
Progress in the Development of Globally Accessible Early Warning Systems: The Gender Dimension of Disaster Risk Reduction
The impacts of hazard events are not gender-neutral. Women are often placed at greater risk through a lack of timely and relevant information about imminent hazards.
Message in a Baton: International Relay Approaches Sharm el-Sheikh Calling for Climate Education
Climate education is, without a doubt, critical to mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change and building sustainable and resilient communities.
The State of Mental Health Globally in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Progress on the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health (2019-2023)
Although major advancements in our understanding of what causes mental health conditions and how to treat them have been made in the last 20 years, very few improvements in service coverage and quality have been made.
The Growing Effects of Light Pollution on Migratory Birds
Light pollution is the theme of this year鈥檚 (8 October 2022), a global campaign to raise awareness about migratory birds and major threats.
Overcoming Babel: Why Translation Is Key to Lasting 国产AV and Development
As globalization flows into every corner of the virtual and physical worlds, and geopolitical and cultural tensions rise, accurate, professional translation mediates the potential cultural and language barriers in politics, national security and diplomacy, as well as between communities.
We Are Running Out of Time
This year鈥檚 United Nations Climate Change Conference鈥擟OP 27鈥攚ill arguably be the most important climate conference of the decade. From 6 to 18 November 2022, world leaders gathering in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt must put words into action to hold the increase in global temperature to 1.5掳C.
We Can All Help Reduce Food Loss and Waste
Food loss and waste (FLW) implies unnecessary pressure on the environment and the natural resources used to produce it in the first place. It essentially means that land and water resources have been wasted, pollution created and greenhouse gases emitted to no purpose.
Let鈥檚 Recommit to Protecting Students, Educators and Schools from Attack
Education is fundamental, even during war. Access to learning can give children and young people the knowledge and abilities needed to contribute to their communities and economies鈥攁nd the skills to resolve disputes and rebuild after conflict.
The Other Victims of Enforced Disappearance
Aside from the legal debate on the concept of the victim in an enforced disappearance and the lack of political will in many situations to fulfil victims鈥 rights, it is indisputable that the next of kin of the disappeared suffer as much and sometimes more than those who are no longer present.
Ending Nuclear Testing to Advance Global 国产AV and Security
While the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty has already helped advance the nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament agenda, we must remain vigilant. The proliferation of nuclear weapons and the threat of their use continue to pose unacceptable risks to humanity.
World Water Week 2022: Revealing the Importance of Unseen Water
This year鈥檚 conference will place particular focus on what can be described as 鈥渋nvisible water鈥濃攇roundwater, soil moisture and atmospheric water. These occurrences of water are often forgotten, even by experts in the water community, and their potential is therefore not fully explored.