“No government will stop the clean energy revolution,” says the Secretary-General
No government will stop the clean energy revolution, the Secretary General after meeting with the heads of state of 17 of the world's largest economies and countries vulnerable to climate change.
According to António Guterres, at the meeting, convened together with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, there was “a unified message” and it was clear that “We cannot, we must not, and we will not stop taking climate action.”
Renewable energy, he said, is the economic opportunity of the century.
“Dissidents and fossil fuel interests may try to stand in the way. But as we've heard today, the world is moving forward. At full speed. "No group or government can stop the clean energy revolution. Science is on our side, and the economy has changed," he explained.
Asked about his message to U.S. leaders, Guterres highlighted the economic benefits of renewable energy.
“The United States is a market economy; it's not the government that determines the volume of production from fossil fuels or renewable energy. The economics are clear today. The cost of renewable energy is cheaper than the cost of fossil fuels,” he responded. “In the United States, we see the private sector taking very active action, and we see many governors committed to the same goal.” We must look at the United States in the complexity of its society and not just in the positions adopted by the country's leaders."
Garbage and overcrowding cause plagues in Gaza
En Gaza, the accumulation of garbage and overcrowding is causing the spread of insects, fleas and rodents that endanger the health of the displaced.
Sanitation teams UNRWA They are responding with fumigations, cleanup campaigns, and hygiene awareness sessions to reduce these risks and support displaced families.
In recent hours, Israeli attacks have destroyed more than 30 heavy machinery vehicles, essential for search and rescue operations, waste removal, sewage maintenance, and water supply.
“Everything about our situation is terrible. There's no food, no water, no basic necessities for survival here. We're exhausted, people are exhausted. We have nothing left. Enough. Enough. Enough. We're tired.” says Abu Karam, displaced from Beit Hanoun to Jabalia.
Scholarships, contraceptives, and safe abortions to reduce teenage pregnancies
Every year, more than 21 million adolescents in low- and middle-income countries become pregnant. World Health Organization (OMS) has launched a new guide with recommendations for reducing the numbers.
Teenage pregnancies remain the leading cause of death among girls aged 15 to 19.
Approximately half are unwanted, and nine out of ten births occur among girls who married before the age of 18.
It is estimated If all girls completed secondary education, child marriages could be reduced by up to two-thirds. To achieve this, the WHO recommends that governments consider incentives such as financial stipends or scholarships. The organization also proposes laws prohibiting marriage before the age of 18, in line with the standards of human rights.
The recommendations also include ensuring that adolescents can access sexual and reproductive health services, including access to contraceptives and safe abortion services.
Spanish is much more than a language
The UN celebrates this April 23rd the International Spanish Language Day, a date dedicated to highlighting the richness, history, and fundamental role of Spanish as a global language and a key tool in efforts for peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
“Today we celebrate the strength, beauty, and richness of the Spanish language. Spoken by 600 million people on every continent, Spanish is much more than a language: it is a bridge between cultures, generations, and peoples; a vehicle for education and creativity; and an instrument of international cooperation,” said António Guterres in his official message.
Spanish is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. It shares an official day with English and World Book Day.