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Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, warns @WMO.
“Greenhouse gases are trapping an unprecedented amount of heat in the atmosphere, providing energy for more extreme weather and associated risks to our economies and societies.”
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Hate speech in any form is unacceptable.
Let's unite to eradicate discrimination and promote tolerance.
#NoToHate# 💬❤️
Repeated delays in bringing lifesaving medicines and other aid into #Gaza# could have devastating consequences for Palestinians in need, says @WHO.
“A truck full of non-priority supplies, or the right supplies arriving too late, doesn't save lives."
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Global deforestation, illegal logging & timber trafficking are progressing at an alarming rate.
To achieve #SDG15#, @UNODC supports timber identification & works with law enforcement to enhance anti-corruption measures driving forest crime.
#EndForestCrime# #GlobalGoals#
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🕊️ Violence is declining — but peace remains out of reach.
📉 Global homicide rate↓ 14% (2015–2024)
📉 Civilian conflict deaths↓ 23% (2024–2025)
Yet 118 million people were forcibly displaced by 2025.
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#SDGReport# #SDG16# #GlobalGoals#
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The budget of @UNPeacekeeping represents just 0.5% of global military spending.
However, it remains one of the most effective tools for international peace and security.
#InvestInPeace#
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While people everywhere should be free from violence & feel safe, alarming trends are observed worldwide and threaten the achievement of the rest of the #Agenda2030#.
Get inspired. Make a difference.
This month, we're highlight #SDG16➡️#
#ActNow#
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@WHO has declared the ongoing #Ebola# outbreak in the DRC and Uganda as a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern", citing rising cases, cross-border spread and significant uncertainties about the scale of the epidemic.
Full story:
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🟣What is a just transition and why is it important for #ClimateAction#?
Here is everything you need to know about just transition👉
#Agenda2030#
Around the globe, and across a range of issues, peace is the missing piece.
Let's unite our voices for justice and harmony, advocating nonviolence to build a peaceful future.
#ActNow# #SDG16#
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