UNITED NATIONS, Jul 17 (APP): A far-reaching declaration released by the 2021 high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) on Friday reflects member states’ commitments to gather together in a global push to overcome the coronavirus pandemic and build back better through inclusive, green recovery plans. The “Ministerial Declaration”, which was unanimously adopted at HLPF’s… Continue reading Key UN development forum’s declaration vows to overcome coronavirus pandemic, rebuild together
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ECOSOC chief Munir Akram warns of serious clean water shortages by 2050
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 11 (APP): The President of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has warned that by 2050 more than half of the world’s population would be at risk due to water stress, and called for a multilateral response to deal with the challenge. “Desertification alone threatens the livelihoods… Continue reading ECOSOC chief Munir Akram warns of serious clean water shortages by 2050
Deforestation must end as trees sustain human well-being, livelihoods: ECOSOC chief Munir Akram
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26 (APP):The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, has called for steps to stop deforestation, saying healthy forests sustain human well-being, livelihoods and survival in both rural and urban communities. “They (forests) provide essential ecosystem services, including clean water, renewable energy, biological diversity and climate regulation,”… Continue reading Deforestation must end as trees sustain human well-being, livelihoods: ECOSOC chief Munir Akram
