UN - Climate changes

1. The heat is on: We must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures, urges UN chief

   The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.

2. Rising heat in Europe and Central Asia killing almost 400 children a year: UNICEF

   Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are killing nearly 400 children a year according to new analysis of the latest available data by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released on Wednesday.

3. Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change

   The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. 

4. World News in Brief: Bangladesh student protests, South Sudan attacks continue, opportunity knocks for climate action in Africa

   As violent protests continued at university campuses in Bangladesh on Wednesday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged authorities to engage with students demanding an end to the quota system for government jobs amid rising unemployment. 

5. The triple planetary crisis: Global Foresight Report reveals global shifts

   Eight critical global shifts are accelerating a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, pollution and waste, according to the new Global Foresight Report produced by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) released on Monday.