The world's attention shifted to sunny Sevilla, Spain this week, where leaders gathered for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development – a major summit focused on bridging the $4 trillion gap needed to finance sustainable development. With our special coverage, we take you to the heart of the discussions at this landmark meeting that, despite the sweltering Andalusian heat, delivered renewed momentum and unity. That same sense of urgency echoed in Geneva, where the UN's top human rights official warned that climate change is not just about the environment – it's also a threat to people's safety, dignity, and lives. He called for faster, fairer action to protect those most at risk. At the same time, the climate crisis showed its extremes. The northern hemisphere is sweltering under a record-breaking early-summer heatwave, while Argentina and Chile were hit by an unusual polar cold snap, disrupting daily life and essential services. This week also marked 50 years of the global wildlife trade treaty CITES. New data showed how young people are being shut out of farming, raising real concerns about the future of our food systems. In Vienna, the UN is helping countries harness satellites and space technology for everything from disaster response to climate tracking. Back in New York, the General Assembly approved a $5.4 billion budget for UN peacekeeping for 2025-26, amid warnings that persistent cash shortages could undermine even the best-laid plans. Multilateralism may be under pressure – but as Sevilla showed, when nations come together around shared solutions, progress is still within reach. |
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