Brazilian mountain farmers reap recognition, through UN heritage listing

Farmers who gather flowers from the Espinhaço Mountain Range in Brazil received well-deserved recognition on Wednesday for their crucial role in enhancing biodiversity and preserving traditional knowledge. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/03/1059201
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Ahead of biodiversity summit, UN officials discuss roadmap to preserve the natural world

28 Sep 2020

Top UN officials working to preserve the natural world are urging “action now” ahead of a crucial biodiversity summit this week, where world leaders will reaffirm their commitment to the cause. 

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In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end

In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end

11 Oct 2023

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has wrapped up a three-day visit to Iceland, where she stressed the UN’s dual objective for peace – for the world and with nature – and noted the country’s role enhancing global cooperation on peace as well as climate action.

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In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end

In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end

11 Oct 2023

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has wrapped up a three-day visit to Iceland, where she stressed the UN’s dual objective for peace – for the world and with nature – and noted the country’s role enhancing global cooperation on peace as well as climate action.