More than 460 million hectares of forests degraded worldwide, FAO says
FAO's "State of the World's Forests 2026" report reveals over 460 million hectares of forests are degraded worldwide.
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Electricity must provide 35% of global energy consumption by 2035: this goal was discussed at the UN summit
Turkey, hosting UN climate talks COP31, has proposed raising the share of electricity to 35% by 2035.
Seed exchange between farmers could lead to criminal charges — UN report
A practice that for centuries was the backbone of farming — saving part of the harvest, sharing seeds with a neighbor, selling them at the local market — is becoming a legal risk in more and more countries.
AI is reshaping digital infrastructure demands in the Asia-Pacific region
UN ESCAP warns the next digital divide in Asia-Pacific won't be about internet access, but countries' capacity to harness artificial intelligence.
Kazakhstan has been promoting the idea of an international water organization under the UN for almost a year
At the SCO Plus summit in Beijing, President Tokayev again urged the creation of a UN-backed International Water Organization.
UNDP discussed three environmental projects for the Caspian Sea with Kazakhstan.
A consultative meeting on UNDP regional initiatives was held at the Kazakh Research Institute of the Caspian Sea.