How to Make Environment Friendly Buildings
Dramatic action will be needed by governments, cities, and business if the global buildings and construction sector is to cut its carbon footprint in line with international agreements, according to…
Appropriate Legal System Needed to Combat Corruption: Ulla Tørnæs
Appropriate Legal System Needed to Combat Corruption: Ulla Tørnæs December 7, 2018 Ms Ulla Tørnæs, Denmark Minister for Development Cooperation, sheds light on a slew of corruption issues and the…
Building Capacity for Climate Law & Governance
In order to raise awareness and strengthen capacity on legal and institutional climate reforms and frameworks, the Climate Law and Governance Initiative (CLGI) will convene a capacity building course with…
UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact Launched
UN Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres launched a new organization-wide framework on Thursday to coordinate efforts across the peace and security, humanitarian, human rights, and sustainable…
Global Cost of Corruption Is $2.6 Trillion
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for International Anti-Corruption Day, observed on 9 December, that corruption is an assault on the values of the United Nations. He…
Islamic State Terrorists Executing Civilians in Syria: UN Reports
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned Wednesday that at least 7,000 people in Deir-Ez-Zor province were trapped, amid efforts to dislodge ISIL (Islamic State terrorists) from…