Reiterating its condemnation of a December 2012 missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United Nations Security Council today (22 January) more sharply targeted sanctions on that country, while again demanding an end to its nuclear and ballistic tests. UNTV
Success in tackling the ongoing crisis in Mali requires strong military action along with intense focus on the political challenges, while also addressing the dire humanitarian situation in the country, the top United Nations political affairs official stressed today. UNTV
After visiting some of the areas worst hit by conflict in Syria, UN Humanitarian Operations Director John Ging has warned that the situation in Syria is "getting worse", affecting millions of people who need aid to cope with the crisis that started nearly two years ago. OCHA
Stressing that now is not the time for "business as usual"; Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today (22 January) called for innovative action to tackle the numerous challenges facing the world and to meet shared goals such as sustainable development, disarmament and conflict resolution. UNTV
Simple actions by consumers and food retailers can dramatically cut the 1.3 billion tones of food lost or wasted each year and help shape a sustainable future, according to a new global campaign to cut food waste launched today (22 January) by the UN Environment Program. the Food and Agriculture Organization and partners. CH UNTV [...]