Tag: United Nations
Importance of the Paris Climate Treaty: Explained in 5 Infographics
Importance of the Paris Climate Treaty: Explained in 5 InfographicsIn a move that has sent shockwaves through the global community, President Donald Trump has once again withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement,...
Decade of Deadly Heat: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Warns of Climate Crisis
Decade of Deadly Heat: UN Chief Antonio Guterres Warns of Climate CrisisThe world has faced a "decade of deadly heat," according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is sounding the alarm on the escalating...
Failed Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks: What’s Next?
Failed Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks: What's Next?Empty-Handed Return from Summit
The recent United Nations summit in Busan, South Korea, aimed to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution on a global scale. However, hopes...
Global Dangers: The Importance of Scientific Brainstorming
In 1958, scientists from Russia and the West came together in Geneva to discuss monitoring a proposed ban on nuclear testing. This collaboration was a positive step towards international scientific cooperation. However, with current...
U.N. Cybercrime Treaty: Implications for Human Rights and Privacy
The United Nations recently passed its first international cybercrime treaty, despite opposition from tech companies and human rights groups. This treaty, known as the Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and...