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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 192 member states that was formed in 1945 after WWII to promote international peace, security and cooperation. Decision-making is conducted through various administrative bodies, the most notable being the General Assembly and the Security Council. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a branch of the United Nations that seeks to address environmental issues at both the regional and global level, focuses on a wide range of activities regarding terrestrial, marine and atmospheric ecosystems. (Source: UNEP, UN, WordNet / Photo: Flickr)

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Chemical use inflicts mounting bill on poor countries

Wed, Sep 05 2012 at 5:28 AM

Many countries lack safeguards for handling chemicals safely or disposing of them properly.
Food prices rise sharply in July

Thu, Aug 09 2012 at 5:37 AM

The Food Price Index, a monthly measure of changes in a basket of food commodities, was 12 points higher, according to the UN.
U.S. aims to block bid to give UN control of Internet

Wed, Aug 01 2012 at 12:48 PM

The U.S. will oppose a bid to revise a global treaty to bring the Internet under UN control or to impose new taxes on Web traffic.
UN declares a day of universal joy

Fri, Jun 29 2012 at 6:05 AM

The International Day of Happiness can be observed in a range of ways, 'including through education and public awareness activities.'
Rio+20 summit approves strategy on poverty, environment

Sat, Jun 23 2012 at 2:31 AM

Many diplomats and world leaders urge patience as the landmark U.N. summit ends, but some critics describe it as a 'failure of epic proportions.'
Photos: In Rio, a different kind of environmental summit takes shape

Tue, Jun 19 2012 at 12:51 PM

As world leaders fly into Rio de Janeiro for Rio+20, thousands of people from indigenous tribes, environmental groups, unions and religious organizations gather in the Brazilian city for the People's Summit, a forum for alternative ideas.
Corporations pledge sustainability at Rio+20

Sun, Jun 17 2012 at 4:50 PM

Companies at the forum are trying to prove their corporate responsibility credentials, but critics remain skeptical about their commitments.
Photos: Brazil faces eco-challenges ahead of Rio+20

Wed, Jun 13 2012 at 11:58 AM

More than 100 world leaders and tens of thousands of protesters will descend on Rio de Janeiro next week for the Rio+20 summit in hopes of overcoming years of deadlock over environmental issues.
New world record for renewable energy

Tue, Jun 12 2012 at 11:04 AM

Global investment in clean energy surged 17 percent to a record $257 billion last year, according to two new reports by the U.N. Environment Program.
The Madagascans who really are saving the environment

Tue, Jun 12 2012 at 5:48 AM

The Anja community has been working to save local forests and wildlife, setting an environmental example that has earned Anja a UN-backed prize

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Articles about UN

Chemical use inflicts mounting bill on poor countries

Food prices rise sharply in July

U.S. aims to block bid to give UN control of Internet

UN declares a day of universal joy

Rio+20 summit approves strategy on poverty, environment

Photos: In Rio, a different kind of environmental summit takes shape

Corporations pledge sustainability at Rio+20

Photos: Brazil faces eco-challenges ahead of Rio+20

New world record for renewable energy

The Madagascans who really are saving the environment

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