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The tiny island nation of Tuvalu produces a minuscule amount of pollution but is the nation suffering most from climate change as it sinks into the ground.

South Korea has improved its poverty reduction policies and serves as an example for countries to achieve socio-economic development.

With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent’s future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies

Students display a butterfly they made at the Madu Adu (science, or ‘let’s do it’) corner. Credit: Photographs and collages by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. In 1945, the newly formed United Nations held a conference to found the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The main concern of the delegates, particularly those who came

People living in Madagascar are learning to adapt to rapidly altering climatic conditions in what is said to be the fourth most climate change affected country worldwide; that’s according to the UN Resident Coordinator, the most senior UN official in the Indian Ocean island nation.

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (IPS) - Small Island Developing States, or SIDS, have long been pioneers in international development, often compelled by the challenges they face. Positioned on the frontlines of climate change, they lead efforts in mitigation, adaptation, and advocacy, and despite their geographical dispersion, they are innovating approaches to resilience and sustainability.

A senior United Nations (UN) official has advised Zimbabwe to leverage its vast lithium resources to negotiate itself out of Western sanctions. NewsDay, on February 19, quoted UN Development Programme (UNDP) representative in the southern African nation Ayodele Odusola as telling a business event recently: "All countries would want to be major players in the…

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Despite the magnitude of the task ahead, the Chair of South Sudans electoral Commission believes free, fair, and credible elections can be held.

The area is at serious risk.