Delegates from around the world met at UN Headquarters in New York this week to advance the long-awaited high seas biodiversity treaty, with discussions ranging from rules of procedure, to the creation of a clearing-house mechanism and the location of the treaty’s secretariat.

Read the full story, “Momentum builds towards marine biodiversity treaty, as experts convene in New York”, on globalissues.org →

US and Qatari diplomatic efforts to bring a lasting peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have not yet led to improved conditions on the ground, where the security situation remains dire, the UN Security Council heard on Friday.

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As the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City intensifies, the UN and partners continue to warn against the catastrophic consequences for civilians.

Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Gaza humanitarian update, more killings in Sudan, ending impunity in Myanmar”, on globalissues.org →