The UN Human Rights Council adopted a plan of action to combat disinformation last week. Find out why disinformation is more than just a nuisance, it's a threat to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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‘Making Peace with Nature’ Report Offers Sustainable Blueprint
‘Making Peace with Nature’ is the title of a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). Discover how it lays out a blueprint for solving our climate, biodiversity and pollution challenges.(4:30 min read)
World Soil Day Celebrates Healthy, Food Secure Future
World Soil Day celebrates the value of healthy soil. Find out what a new soil biodiversity report found on soil’s place in a sustainable future. (5:00 min read)
#EndSARS Protesters: Nigerian Police Kill Ten
EndSARS activists are demanding the end of a goon unit in Nigeria’s police force. Government-sponsored thugs killed ten peaceful protesters. Find out more. (4:45 min read)
Global Food System Could Meet 20% of Paris Targets
Our Global Food System inspired a report from the UN Environmental Program. Find out why our food issues are as important as green energy to our future. (4:30 min read)
Cultured Meat: Frankenfood or Factory Farm Fix?
Cultured meat is being touted as a humane, healthy and climate-friendly alternative to animal agriculture. Find out why this idea is far from fruition. (6:00 min read)
World Health Assembly: What’s China Hiding?
The World Health Assembly began today. China’s president sounded conciliatory, but find out what his speech didn’t cover. (5:00 min read)
Infodemic: “Dangerous Outbreak of Misinformation”
The "Infodemic" means all the pandemic-based rumours and lies spreading on the internet. Find out how to prevent these conspiracy theories from spreading. (5:45 min read)
COVID-19 Ceasefire Ignored as Wars Rage On
COVID-19 ceasefire appeals from the UN have gone largely unheeded. Find out what the UN chief had to say in his recent ceasefire update. (6:00 min read)
UN Peacekeeping – 8 Point Plan to Build “Beacon of Hope”
The UN Secretary-General called UN peacekeeping a beacon of hope in a recent speech. Find out what the plans are to make that beacon shine even brighter. (5:30 min read)