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COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance
Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.
Global population reaching 8 billion: ‘An occasion to celebrate diversity’
A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.
COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance
Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.
World population to hit 8 billion in November: UN
The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on Nov 15, the UN forecast on Monday (July 11) in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023.
Journalists shouldn’t be jailed for “what they write”: UN chief’s spokesman on Zubair’s arrest in India
Journalists should not be jailed for “what they write, what they tweet and what they say” and it is important that people be allowed to express themselves freely without the threat of any harassment, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said.
Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.
Bangladeshi female police peacekeepers tasked with Congo airport security
The female peacekeepers of Bangladesh Police have been given the responsibility to ensure security at Congo’s Monusco Airport run by the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission.
Dhaka seeks fortified UN partnership to keep development on track
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought strong partnership with the United Nations as he feared that Covid-19 may impede the progresses in the area of SDG achievements and the country’s graduation trajectory from LDC status.
UN urged by own staff to look at its climate footprint
Close to 2,000 United Nations employees have called for the global body to reduce its carbon footprint, including through curbs on their own diplomatic perks like business-class flights and travel handouts, a letter obtained by Reuters shows.
Record 70.8 million people displaced at end of 2018: UN
More than 70 million people were counted last year as displaced from their homes, a record that underestimates the real number of refugees and asylum seekers, the UN says.
‘Help Bangladesh reach desired level of disability inclusion’
Bangladesh has urged the development partners to help the country reach its desired level of disability inclusion.