United Nations Coverage

UN says DuPont and Chemours violated human rights in NC, contributed to 'global toxic contamination problem'

Chemours and DuPont violated human rights when polluting drinking water with PFAS, according to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

UN says NC water pollution violates human rights

The United Nations declaration specifically calls out Chemours and parent company DuPont for contaminating drinking water with toxic chemicals called PFAS disregarding the rights and wellbeing of downstream residents.

'Absolutely meaningless': Triangle activists say UN ceasefire resolution doesn't go far enough

The United Nations Security Council passed a ceasefire resolution demanding a break in hostilities in Gaza. While it is the first time the Council adopted a resolution since the start of Israel's war with Hamas, some pro-ceasefire activists say the resolution does not go far enough.

WRAL staff

Groups dissatisfied with U.N. Security Council 's Gaza ceasefire resolution

On Monday, the United Nations Security Council passed a ceasefire resolution in Gaza, demanding a pause in fighting until the end of Ramadan and the release of hostages. Groups in the Triangle said the resolution is "useless" if Israel isn't made to comply with the resolution.

What we know about Israel's allegations against UN staffers in Gaza

(CNN) -- The main UN agency in Gaza is in turmoil after Israel accused some of its staff members of involvement in Hamas' October 7 terror attacks.

By Sophie Tanno, Hira Humayun, Richard Roth and Heather Chen, CNN

UN stops short of ordering Israel ceasefire in Gaza

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel on Friday to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians.

U.N. Court Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide, but Does Not Demand Stop to War

The United Nations' highest court said Friday that Israel must take action to prevent acts of genocide by its forces in the Gaza Strip and must let more aid into the enclave. But the court did not call on Israel to immediately suspend its military campaign.

Patrick Kingsley and Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times

UN climate summit in Dubai as global emissions hit record highs

The UN climate meeting is hosted by United Arab Emirates, a major fossil fuel producer, as global emissions reach record highs this year.

U.N. climate summit kicks off in Dubai amid controversy, global emissions setting records

The United Nations' global climate summit kicked off Thursday in Dubai, under a cloud of criticism for the host country's fossil fuel production. Triangle researchers are joining the conversation about solutions to the global climate crisis.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Biden to Skip U.N. Climate Summit, White House Official Says

President Joe Biden will not attend a major United Nations climate summit that begins Thursday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, skipping an event expected to be attended by King Charles III, Pope Francis and leaders from nearly 200 countries, a White House official said Sunday.

Lisa Friedman and Jim Tankersley, New York Times

U.N. appointed experts express concerns about Chemours

In a series of letters sent to the company and its parent company, Dupont, the group warned of "blatant human rights concerns," saying the company disregarded those in the area when they dumped forever chemicals into the Cape Fear River.

UN group calls out Chemours for violating human rights, polluting the planet & lying about the danger of PFAS

A group of independent researchers appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council has accused Chemours of violating human rights by contaminating the environment with toxic chemicals

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate reporter

Protests kick off Climate Week in New York City and the U.N. General Assembly

Protestors from 54 countries countries gathered in the streets to demand action against global warming ahead of a big climate summit and United Nations meetings in New York on Monday. WRAL climate change reporter Liz McLauglin has an inside look at the turnout, and the issues in the spotlight this week.

Global protests kick off Climate Week NYC and United Nations meetings

Tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in Manhattan Sunday to demand action against fossil fuels, one of an estimated 500 protests across the globe to fight climate change. The demonstrations kicked off Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

How domestic and local efforts measure up to landmark UN climate report

The latest United Nations report finds the world is on the brink of catastrophic warming, but there's still a chance to change course if the planet's biggest polluters can take swift action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change reporter

Countries agree on historic oceans treaty to protect the high seas

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a legally-binding "high seas treaty" to protect marine life in international waters, which cover around half of the planet's surface, but have long been essentially lawless.

By Laura Paddison, CNN

UN climate change exec: ‘So progress: incremental, slight, insufficient. A lot more to be done.

Given an energy crisis in Europe and progress made in helping climate victims, the new climate chief for the United Nations said he’ll settle for a lack of new emissions-cutting action coming out of the now-concluded climate talks in Egypt.

Nearly 200 countries gather for climate summit

After intense talks and growing pressure, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry and other leaders agreed to discuss the controversial topic of "loss and damage," reparations for poor countries on the front lines of climate change.

At climate summit, rich countries consider reparations for developing nations

The United Nations annual climate summit is underway in Egypt where global leaders will be discussing climate goals over the next two weeks.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Victory for online freedom? American wins election for top internet job at UN

US officials had campaigned heavily on Doreen Bogdan-Martin's behalf in the run-up to the vote, in some cases describing it as a turning point for the free and open internet — principles that are increasingly being challenged by Russia and China as those countries clamp down on their citizens' digital freedoms.

Ukrainian family travels miles to find refugee with Cary family

Every day by 6 p.m. our time, the United Nations updates its count of Ukranian refugees. Today's count brought that number to more than 5 million people in the last eight weeks. One of those families bounced around the globe, flying through six countries before finding their way to a new home here in Wake County.

UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council

The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council.

By Richard Roth and Kate Sullivan, CNN

World leaders rally to help Ukraine as Russian invasion continues

Sunday afternoon the United Nations general assembly voted to hold a rare emergency meeting Monday to discuss the crisis.

UN calls out Elon Musk: Here's $6 billion plan to fight hunger

The director of the United Nations' World Food Programme laid out a plan to spend $6.6 billion to combat world hunger — a direct response to a back-and-forth with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who claimed he would sell Tesla stock to fund a plan if the WFP could describe "exactly how" it would work.

Biden hits the ground running at UN Climate Summit

His goal is to show that the U.S. is back in the game on climate in a serious way after former President Trump pulled from the Paris Climate Agreement.