UN - UN Affairs

1. At Davos, Guterres slams backsliding on climate commitments

   The world’s political and business elite present in Davos on Wednesday faced an uncompromising address from UN chief António Guterres as he rounded on a lack of multilateral collaboration in an “increasingly rudderless world” at risk from two existential dangers: climate change and unregulated Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2. ‘Lebanon is on the cusp of a more hopeful future’, says UN chief Guterres

   UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday expressed optimism for Lebanon's future as he wrapped up a two-day solidarity visit with a call on the new government, the Lebanese people, and international community to “make the most of this atmosphere of opportunity”. 

3. Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil

   The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025 - on a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire, climate action, tackling inequaity and harnessing AI for the public good - Secretary-General António Guterres insisted on Wednesday.

4. 2025 agenda: ‘We must not let opportunities pass,’ says UN Assembly President

   The President of the UN General Assembly Philémon Yang presented a detailed vision of his 2025 priorities for the world body on Tuesday, calling it an opportunity for “a new start.”

5. Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step

   The United Nations has welcomed the election of a President in Lebanon.