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Clear filtersA landmark United Nations report warns the world will likely breach the 1.5°C warming limit around 2030, though a temporary overshoot could be reversed later this century. The Paris Agreement (2015) seeks to keep warming...
In Juba, South Sudan, 210 Indian peacekeepers were awarded the United Nations (UN) Medal. They included six women and seven staff officers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). India is the second-largest...
The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) began in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Countries are negotiating a global drought framework after COP16 in Riyadh ended w...
IntroductionIn a sobering macroeconomic assessment of global labour markets, the United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) on 18 August 2026 published its flagship report titled “Global Employment Trends fo...
IntroductionConsolidating long-standing strategic defence partnerships with Southeast Asian partners under India's Act East Policy, the Indian Army announced on 17 August 2026 the deployment of an infantry contingent to...
IntroductionThe 7th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on 12 August 2026. The multilateral negotiations focused on the gl...
IntroductionIn a historic human rights milestone for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Parliament of Lebanon voted on 15 August 2026 to formally abolish the death penalty for all crimes, replacing capit...
IntroductionInternational Youth Day 2026 was commemorated globally on 12 August to celebrate the potential of youth as partners in peace, digital transformation, and sustainable development. The official United Nations t...
IntroductionWorld Steelpan Day 2026 was celebrated globally on 11 August to honour the rich cultural heritage, acoustic brilliance, and community empowerment associated with the Steelpan (also known as the steel drum) —...
IntroductionWorld Elephant Day is observed every year on 12 August to raise global awareness about the threats facing both Asian and African elephants and to promote conservation efforts. On World Elephant Day 2026, the...
IntroductionOn the occasion of International Youth Day (IYD) on 12 August 2026, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) awarded the Government of Tamil Nadu the prestigious 'UN Population A...
IntroductionIndia donated five peacocks to the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, as a diplomatic gesture highlighting the country's national heritage and cultural identity. The gift was arranged through India...
