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‘Tireless’ in pursuit of peace: Guterres pays tribute to former Pope Benedict
Secretary-General António Guterres said he had learned of his passing, “with great sadness”, describing him as a “humble man of prayer and study.” Defender of human rights “Principled in his faith, tireless in his pursuit of peace, and determined in his defence of human rights, he was a spiritual guide to millions across the world and…
Read MoreUN report: Value of nature must not be overridden by pursuit of short-term profit |
However, the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES) assessment report finds when making policy decisions, there is a too much global focus on short-term profits and economic growth that often undervalue nature. An independent intergovernmental science and policy body, the IPBES secretariat is provided by the UN Environment Programme, authorized by…
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