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.
US government slashes humanitarian aid pledge as cuts kill hundreds of thousands globally
News / 6th January 2026Research estimates that the destruction of USAID has killed hundreds of thousands of people across the globe—and could kill millions more in the coming years.
500 richest people gained record $2.2 trillion in 2025, fueling calls for wealth tax
News / 2nd January 2026Led by Big Tech billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Elon Musk, the world’s 500 richest people added a record $2.2 trillion to their collective wealth in 2025.
World’s richest nations are pulling back from global development efforts, study shows
News / 24th November 2025Two dozen of the world’s richest nations are pulling back from their global development push, with many slashing aid budgets and multilateral funding.