Copenhagen – New data reveals a sharp rise in wildfires across parts of the WHO European Region between January and July this year. Portugal and Spain have seen reported wildfires increase by more ...

The WHO Regional Office for Europe is urging countries to strengthen mosquito surveillance and public knowledge of protective measures as West Nile virus cases climb in parts of the continent, with ...

In 2026, the United Nations will shine a spotlight on three vital themes that shape lives, livelihoods and ecosystems around the world. Through dedicated International Years, the United Nations ...

The Nordic countries continue to top the SDG Index, shows the latest Sustainable Development Report published this year. Finland ranks first this year and 19 of the top 20 countries are in Europe. The ...

Montréal, 17 July 2026 – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) expressed concern today that the proposal to expand the scope of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for aviation ...

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on earth, with temperatures rising at around twice the global average rate. Climbing temperatures can rapidly increase illness and deaths and place sudden ...

June 2026 was the hottest June recorded for western Europe and the second warmest globally, driven by the highest sea surface temperatures (SSTs) on record for the month, according to the monthly ...

As the EU Pay Transparency Directive comes into force this July, the need for concrete action on the gender pay gap has never been more urgent. The ITC-ILO course “Achieving equal pay: ILO policy ...

In the digital era, video games have become an integral part of audiovisual culture. Their sophisticated graphics, interactive narratives, and compelling storylines offer more than just entertainment, ...

German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, accompanied by Katharina Ahrendts, Director for Global Order, visited the United Nations Campus in Bonn on Tuesday to... Starting Monday, 8 June, ...