Ramiz Alakbarov warned that risks of violence escalating again remain high, while the situation in the occupied West Bank continues to deteriorate. The Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said he was addressing ambassadors “at a moment of both profound opportunity and considerable risk,” pointing to cautious diplomatic progress on Gaza alongside […]
For decades, scientists, policymakers and the media warned of a “global water crisis,” implying temporary shock – followed by recovery. What is now emerging in many regions, however, is a persistent shortage whereby water systems can no longer realistically return to their historical baselines. “For much of the world, ‘normal’ is gone,” said Kaveh Madani, […]
UN climate chief Simon Stiell set the tone on Monday: “There is a deep awareness of what’s at stake, and the need to show climate cooperation standing firm in a fractured world.” His warning was blunt: “There is no time to lose with delays and obstruction.” For the next two days, ministers will lay out their positions […]
The outbreak – which started in September 2024 and was confirmed a month later – comes amidst a protracted humanitarian crisis exacerbated by rising intercommunal violence, climate shocks such as flooding and catastrophic hunger. “Now, more than ever, collective action is needed to reduce tensions, resolve political differences and make tangible progress in implementing […]