Environment

Ten tips on how humanitarian actors can protect the environment

18 AUG 2018, UN Environment Press Center

 

Statement on the passing of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan

18 AUG 2018, UN Environment Press Center

 

African countries, China launch joint environmental effort with plans for new center based in Nairobi

Nairobi, 17 August 2018

UN experts cite ‘possible exploitation’ of workers hired to clean up toxic Japanese nuclear plant

 

16 August 2018

 

Human Rights

 

Coal Terminal’s Threat to Clean Water Confirmed by Washington State Board

August 15, 2018  Olympia, WA 

 

Lawsuits Challenge Trump Administration’s Decision to Sacrifice Gulf of Mexico to Offshore Drilling

August 15, 2018 Washington, D.C. 

 

AWI Applauds Illinois for Restricting Ivory and Rhino Horn Sales

August 15, 2018

Monsanto lawsuit ruling a ‘significant recognition’ of victims’ human rights, say UN rights experts

 

15 August 2018

 

Health

 

Fears for food security and the future of farming families, as Fall Armyworm spreads to Asia

 

14 August 2018

 

Economic Development

 

New hope for some of world’s last near-pristine coral reefs

 14 August 2018 NOUMEA