UN - Climate changes

1. Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables

   The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.

2. UN weather agency warns of record ‘climate imbalance’ as planetary warming accelerates

   All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday.

3. Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem

   Forests cover more than 40 per cent of Belarus. At the same time, the country recorded twice as many forest fires last year compared to the year before.

4. War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief

   The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher – echoing the market turmoil triggered by the war in Ukraine.

5. Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day

   Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more.