Hundreds of millionaires and billionaires sign open letter demanding higher taxes on the super-rich
News / 28th January 2026Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires have signed an open letter demanding higher taxes on the super-rich as the World Economic Forumin Switzerland gets underway.
The High Seas Treaty comes into force: What this means for ocean protection
News / 20th January 2026This week, the High Seas Treaty officially enters into force, marking a historic milestone for global ocean protection and international cooperation.
Secretary-General on UN at 80: Humanity strongest when we stand as one
News / 19th January 2026Organised by the United Nations Association-UK, Saturday’s anniversary event gathered over 1,000 delegates from across the world.
What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development
News / 13th January 2026The United States’ intention to withdraw from a host of UN bodies announced this week targets programmes and initiatives focusing on a wide range of crucial areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender and development.
Trump sinks to new low by announcing US withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including UNFCCC and IPCC
News / 9th January 2026Statements from the Union of Concerned Scientists denounce America’s withdrawal from the global climate convention, citing the U.S. president’s ‘cruel indifference’ to science and international law.