Istanbul Hit by Worst Floods in 80 Years, Four Dead
ISTANBUL, Turkey — October 16, 2026 — Catastrophic flooding has struck Istanbul following exceptionally heavy rainfall, leaving at least four…
UN Expert: Indigenous Knowledge Is Essential to Tackling Planetary Crises
Indigenous Peoples should be recognized not only as communities affected by climate change and environmental destruction, but as key partners…
World Leaders Head to New York for UN General Assembly High-Level Week
World leaders are gathering in New York this week for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, one…
World Lake Day: UN Highlights Why Earth’s 117 Million Lakes Matter
The United Nations is using World Lake Day to draw attention to the importance of protecting lakes around the world…
Glacial Collapse Triggers Catastrophic Flooding Along Nepal-Tibet Border
A massive glacial collapse in the Himalayas has triggered catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving at least 160 people…