India commits to lead in global quantum tech standards
India has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to guide its global engagement in quantum science, aligning with the United Nations’ (UN) designation of 2025 as the...
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WMO confirms 2024 is the hottest year in recorded history globally
The year 2024 is set to become the warmest on record, marking the culmination of a decade of unprecedented global heat driven by human activities,...
Great Barrier Reef faces dire threat from record ocean temperatures
Scientists in Australia have warned that the Great Barrier Reef is under severe threat due to the highest ocean temperatures in 400 years. Research published...
Great Barrier Reef faces major coral bleaching crisis
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, is facing a significant threat as a major coral bleaching event unfolds. The...
UAE foreign minister meets UNESCO director general
In a bid to strengthen collaboration between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Sheikh Abdullah bin...
Venice to charge day visitors €5 starting next year
The city of Venice is taking a novel approach to managing its booming tourism sector, announcing a pilot program that will introduce a €5 ($5.35)...
Global education targets hindered by $97 billion funding gap, UNESCO reports
A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets....
Globally, water pollution and sanitation are major problems – UN
On the eve of the first major U.N. water conference in over 45 years, 26% of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water...
Global digital platforms dialogue at UNESCO attracts 4,300 participants
At the UNESCO conference Internet for Trust, which discussed the draft global guidelines for regulating digital platforms and safeguarding freedom of expression and information access,...