World Oceans Day

Tune in June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern time for the UN celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreTune in June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern time for the UN celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreThe UN has released a free online World Flood Mapping Tool for risk management, planning and development.
Read moreClimate- and weather-related disasters have surged five-fold over 50 years, but early warnings save lives, according to a WMO report.
Read moreA treaty in the works for marine life protection in the high seas might not be an entirely good thing, Nature reports. For the treaty to be official, nations must agree to a system for creating large marine sanctuaries on the high seas and lay out rules for how industry operates in these waters. The most contentious issue is how
Read moreThe United Nations 2018 Sustainable Development Goals Report reviews the progress made during 2018 on the 17 sustainability goals set by the United Nations. Goal 14, “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”, remains challenging. View the full 2018 report: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2018
Read moreAccess to water and sanitation is internationally recognized human right. Yet more than two billion people lack even the most basic of services. The latest United Nations World Water Development Report, Leaving No One Behind, explores the symptoms of exclusion and investigates ways to overcome inequalities. The report was launched in Geneva, Switzerland on Mar. 19 during the 40th session
Read more