The last 10 years were the hottest since modern measurements began, according to the United Nations World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). A new report says the years...
The world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases have committed to working with one another in an effort to reduce their combined contribution to climate change...
As the world celebrates World Oceans Day, a new study has suggested that deforestation, more so than global warming, can put coral reefs at risk because...
Over 16% of the world’s 7 billion inhabitants lack access to electricity, while a further 40% are forced to rely on wood or biomass for heat...
The Woodland Trust has announced its plans to restore 52,000 hectares of damaged ancient woodland, and warned that some of the UK’s most treasured trees are...
The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has questioned the legitimacy and ethics behind so-called ‘killer robots’ – fully autonomous lethal weapons that campaigners say can go...
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) recently picked out six sectors, and the ‘greening’ of which can ensure long-term prosperity for developing countries: agriculture, fisheries, forests, manufacturing, renewable...
Transport can guarantee long-term economic and environmental benefits if policymakers and the private sector address sustainability issues through investment, new research has said. According to the...
Residents affected by the Oklahoma tornado in the US might not have sufficient insurance cover to restore their properties, with the insurance industry already struggling because...
Oklahoma is rebuilding after being hit by a mile-wide tornado that killed at least 91 people. And in a report that highlights the economic impact of...
United Nations officials gathered with policymakers and NOGs at the Economic and Social Council forum (ECOSOC) on Monday to discuss how innovative science and technology could...
French transport minister Frédéric Cuvillier has said the government will financially reward some of the best sustainable transport initiatives in the country with money generated from...
Excessive levels of carbon dioxide are causing acidification in Arctic waters, affecting the ecosystem and indigenous communities, according to a new study. The Arctic Monitoring and...
The UN International Labour Organisation (ILO) has suggested a number of important social protection measures that it hopes will decrease the number of children that are...
The role of sustainable transport is vital in creating safe and liveable cities in Asia and fighting climate change, the UN secretary-general said this week in...