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Deep sea marine science key to unlocking potential of our oceans

17 May 2019 | Guest Posts, Opinions

There has never been a time of greater promise or greater challenge for the future of our oceans. This was the topic on everyone’s minds as the international community gathered in Copenhagen this week for the first Global Planning Meeting for the UN Decade of Ocean...

100 years of multilateralism – looking back, looking ahead

6 May 2019 | Guest Posts, Opinions

Guest post submitted by: Michael Møller, Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva. 100 years ago this year, the League of Nations was created in Geneva. The end of the First World War marked a watershed in many ways, and one of them was the bankruptcy of the...

At Conference Closing, Leaders Praise New Global Migration Compact

11 Dec 2018 | Events

The Global Compact For Migration conference wrapped up in Marrakech, Morocco on Tuesday, after 164 countries adopted the landmark pact to improve the lives of migrants around the world. “For the first time in the history of the UN we’ve been able to tackle...

Historic Global Compact for Migration Adopted

10 Dec 2018 | Events

In Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, 164 countries adopted the historic Global Compact for Migration, a blueprint for helping the 258 million migrants worldwide achieve a life of safety and dignity. Speaking to world leaders, United Nations Secretary-General António...

Answers to questions about the ActNow.bot

4 Dec 2018 | COP24, Frequently Asked Questions

  We’ve been getting questions via email and social media about why the UN’s new climate action bot is only available on Facebook’s “Messenger” platform. This particular campaign was created with support from Facebook and Grey advertising company and harnesses...