The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today released a report which says plastics are accumulating in the world’s soil at a high rate. The report found that plastics used extensively in farming — from plastic coated fertilizers to mulch film — are contaminating the soil and potentially threatening food security.
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
Today is International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction and this year’s theme is “Stop Food Loss and waste, for the people, for the planet”. Food loss and waste account for 8 to 10 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
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The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Nicolas de Rivière (France):
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
In Haiti, United Nations humanitarian colleagues have started delivering humanitarian assistance to help people in the commune of Cité Soleil, as well as in other Port-au-Prince neighbourhoods. Enough food to feed 7,000 people for a week has been distributed, along with drinking water and kits of basic relief items.
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The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today: