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Every Bird Counts: How city residents can help protect migratory birds Did you know that millions of birds may be migrating silently overhead right now as you read this – and you dont even need to leave the house to see them?

Iran crisis shows fossil fuels-based energy system is inherently volatile and unstable Senior UN climate leaders are getting behind countries mobilising this week for a transition away from fossil fuels at a groundbreaking event in Colombia.

Extreme heat pushing global food systems to the brink, UN agencies warn Extreme heat is pushing global food and farming systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves redefine how food is produced worldwide, a new UN report warns.

Shockwaves of Middle East war reach Caribbean as food prices soar Six weeks since war erupted in the Middle East, the shockwaves have spread to the Caribbean region, already pushed to the brink, amid fears of a looming El Niño-linked climate disaster.

Deminers race to keep up with military technology In conflict zones where new technologies are making landmines more dangerous, deminers must innovate at the same pace to avoid being left behind, a leading UN mines expert has told UN News. 

Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UNs case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.

UN weather agency warns of record climate imbalance as planetary warming accelerates All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earths atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.

War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UNs top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher – echoing the market turmoil triggered by the war in Ukraine.

From deepfakes to grooming: UN warns of escalating AI threats to children The staggering amount of harmful AI-generated online content has prompted an urgent call from across the UN system for a raft of measures to protect children from abuse, exploitation and mental trauma.

From family farm to climate tech: How one Kenyan woman is helping farmers outsmart drought Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you, the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production. 

Ukraine: Families in survival mode amid Russian strikes and deadly cold Families across Ukraine are in constant survival mode amid ongoing waves of Russian missile and drone strikes that have left blocks without power for days at a time, while temperatures plunge to deadly lows, the UN Childrens Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.

Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams heroic work Amid ongoing and intensifying Russian attacks across Ukraine, the UN on Tuesday launched a $2.3 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026 to support 4.1 million of the countrys most vulnerable people.

New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground - but vaccination remains the most effective defence, the UN health agency said on Tuesday.

Ukraine civilians face escalating attacks and mounting hardship, UN warns Civilians in Ukraine are facing almost daily attacks and growing hardship as Russias full-scale invasion approaches the four-year mark, UN human rights investigators said in a new report issued on Tuesday. 

Arab region pushed to limits by climate extremes as 2024 smashes heat records The Arab region is heating at nearly twice the global average, UN weather experts warned on Thursday, after 2024 saw unprecedented heat, destructive storms and worsening water scarcity impact some of the worlds most vulnerable communities.

Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains Somalia is facing a rapidly worsening drought emergency, with vast swaths of the country now parched after four failed rainy seasons, leaving millions at risk of hunger and displacement, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday.

On Brazils Combu Island, chocolate makers hold clues to climate action Combu Island – Ilha do Combu in Portuguese – rises like a wall of living green from Brazils Guamá River. It is a testament to centuries of shared existence between the forest and its riverside communities. Here, cupuaçu, taperebá, pupunha, araçá and cacao are more than fruits; they are threads in the fabric of local culture, livelihoods and identity.

Refugee camps set to be uninhabitable by 2050 as extreme weather worsens At least 117 million people have been displaced by war, violence and persecution, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday, while highlighting how much their plight is tied to the growing climate crisis.

Ukraine: Russian attacks on energy could trigger major crisis within crisis The UNs top aid official in Ukraine expressed concern on Friday about continuous attacks on energy production sites and distribution facilities.

Groundbreaking report reveals powerful link between poverty and the climate crisis Nearly 80 per cent of the worlds poor – 887 million people – live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue. 

Record rise in carbon dioxide levels during 2024: UN weather agency Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rose by a record amount in 2024, reaching new highs and locking in further long-term warming and extreme weather, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Europes health system under strain as doctors and nurses face mental health crisis One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experience suicidal thoughts, a new survey carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe has revealed.

Ukraine suffers renewed, massive Russian airstrikes overnight In Ukraine, people across the country have been dealing with the aftermath of a massive Russian bombing raid that lasted into the early hours of Monday, reportedly killing four, including a teenage girl.

Climate Summit 2025: The path to COP30 Floods in South Asia, wildfires across North America, and record-breaking heat in Europe have underscored what scientists have warned for years: climate change is escalating faster than the political response. Against this backdrop, the UN Secretary-General is holding a climate summit during the high-level week of the General Assembly, pressing nations to raise their climate pledges ahead of Novembers UN climate conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. 

UN chief hails remarkable example of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip Speaking to journalists in the capital of Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Friday, UN chief António Guterres rounded off the first ever visit to the Pacific nation by a sitting Secretary-General, paying tribute to the countrys unbroken 50-year run as a multilingual democracy – which is now beset by major economic and environmental challenges.

Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world.

Cooling La Niña could be back, but global temperatures set to rise: WMO The cooling climate phenomenon known as La Niña could return between now and November, but it wont stop the trend for warmer global temperatures caused by human activity, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.

Ukraine: Toddler among four children killed in Russias attacks on Kyiv Russias latest deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities overnight including the capital, Kyiv, left four children dead and dozens injured, UN aid agencies reported on Thursday.

More young lives lost and devastated in Russia attacks on Ukraine: UNICEF Russian drone strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia overnight reportedly killed 10 people including three children, the UN Childrens Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.

Plastic pollution talks adjourn, but countries want to stay engaged: UNEP chief The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal to end plastic pollution proved beyond the grasp of weary UN Member States meeting in Geneva on Friday, as they agreed to resume discussions at a future date.