http://www.un.org/news A world of news from the world organization. en-us Copyright 2009, UN News Centre http://www.un.org/News/dh/latest/media/nslogo.gif http://www.un.org/news 140 Latest from the UN News Service http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32874&Cr=environment&Cr1= Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Environmental protection laws in times of conflict should be clarified, strengthened and enforced o better protect States' natural assets during times of war, according to a report released today by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32860&Cr=climate+change&Cr1= Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST As the last negotiating session before next month's United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen concluded today, a senior official with the world body called on countries to push ahead to deliver on a strong international agreement to tackle global warming. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32831&Cr=climate+change&Cr1= Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Water is at the centre of many of the worst natural disasters. Too much of it and there are floods that inundate homes and cropland and displace thousands of people. Too little of it, and there can be droughts that ruin harvests and destroy the livelihoods of entire communities. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32827&Cr=climate+change&Cr1= Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The world's religions have a crucial role to play in the global fight against climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, characterizing the battle with global warming as a "moral" issue. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32826&Cr=marine&Cr1= Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Greater scientific research is essential to better understand the potential impact of activities on marine biodiversity beyond the coastal areas that fall under national jurisdiction as the more remote areas are just as vulnerable, says a new United Nations report. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32811&Cr=forest&Cr1= Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Five countries today joined the United Nations initiative aimed at combating climate change by creating incentives for poorer countries to reverse the trend of deforestation and invest in more sustainable forms of development. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32806&Cr=climate+change&Cr1= Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The final round of talks ahead of next month's landmark climate change summit in Copenhagen kicked off today with a warning from the chief United Nations negotiator that time is running out to produce a comprehensive, fair and effective new deal to fight global warming. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32795&Cr=forest&Cr1= Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST United Nations Member States today reached an agreement that sets out the path to financing sustainable forest management, ending nearly two decades of debate on an issue that is becoming more and more critical because of the impact of climate change. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32793&Cr=west+africa&Cr1= Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST In West Africa, the coast is more than just a simple marker between land and sea. It's also the home of millions - as much as 80 per cent of the populations of many countries live nearby - and a vital source of livelihoods and income thanks to the critical industries of fishing and tourism. http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=32792&Cr=unep&Cr1= Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Jamaican sprinter and Olympic champion Usain Bolt today launched the Long Run Initiative aimed at supporting global ecotourism projects, which the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says are vital for conserving natural and cultural heritage.