United Nations

As much of the world continues to emerge from the worst of the pandemic, in-person meetings are increasing. That includes some international gatherings — many of which include Asian nations. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Many of the 38 members recognized by the United Nations as small island developing states are known for their stunning coral reefs, pristine beaches and dire imperilment by climate change. These islands are dependent on tourism, which itself is a significant driver of climate change.

This is a week of international diplomacy as the United Nations holds its General Assembly meetings in New York. Later this week, a smaller gathering of allies in the Indo-Pacific will draw international attention, especially from one nation that’s not invited.

Restoring coral reefs is a goal for many researchers and groups across Hawai‘i and around the world. That includes scientists working on the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of northeastern Australia. But those efforts have come under criticism this week. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in Thursday’s Asia Minute.

There has been a dramatic increase in extreme weather events over the past twenty years. That’s according to the United Nations, which says the region hit…

NIAMEY, Niger — The World Food Program won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger in regions facing conflict and hardship at a…

MADRID — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been “utterly inadequate" so far and…

Plastic pollution is a growing problem both in the waters of our islands and around the world. This week, the United Nations has focused in on one area…

Pacific Island nations that played a key part in the Paris Climate Agreement took a prominent role again this week at the UN Climate Action summit in New…

UNITED NATIONS — Leader after leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous…