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Mexican Official Explains Use of Geospatial Data for Development
May 10, 2018
Paloma Merodio of the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography examines how UN bodies and national governments can use "geospatial data" gathered by satellites and other technologies to help fulfill targets related to issues ranging from deforestation to gender equality contained in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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UN Chief Calls for Independent Scrutiny of Palestinian Deaths
May 10, 2018
The Guardian reports that UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an "independent and transparent" investigation into the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza at the hands of Israeli forces that were part of what Israeli officials assert were terror attacks organized under the cover of peaceful protests.
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UN Body Seeks to Prevent Arms Race in Space
May 10, 2018
The UN Disarmament Commission has announced that it will focus on preventing an arms race in outer space among its near-term objectives, as the body aims to "preserve outer space as a realm free of conflict."
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UN Chief: World Must Limit Ongoing "Climate Chaos"
May 10, 2018
Pointing to extreme weather events in 2017 as proof of ongoing catastrophic effects of climate change across the globe, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on governments and other actors to adopt accelerated measures confronting global warming, which he identified as the greatest threat to mankind.
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Haley Says US Will Oppose Global Environment Pact
May 09, 2018
Fox News reports that US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has stated the US will not support a Global Pact for the Environment set for a vote later this week at the UN that would "codify" all international environmental law, calling the pact a "vague environmental commitment" that is not in the interest of the US.
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