E-Governance: A powerful tool to combat, mitigate and sustainably manage disaster risks

Published on July 20, 2018

E-governance plays a critical role in building inclusive, resilient societies both before and in response to disasters, according to a United Nations report issued this week.

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Multilateral trade challenged by ‘increasingly unilateral trade measures,’ UN forum hears

July 19, 2018
Despite the improved economic growth, risks to the economic outlook are rising, the United Nations economic and social affairs chief said on Thursday, warning against “increasingly unilateral trade measures” that are challenging the multilateral trading system.

UNESCO gives sustainable development a boost; designates 24 new biosphere reserves

July 25, 2018
Protecting mangroves, tropical rainforests and other biodiversity hotspots, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) bumped up its World Network of Biosphere Reserves by 24 new sites on Wednesday, which means that 686 unique natural sites in total are being preserved globally.