United Nations Radio
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Tara research boat brings attention to environmental issues | A French scientific research boat and her crew are helping raise public awareness about how climate change affects the world’s oceans. The Tara Oceans research expedition is supported by the United Nations Environment Programme. It’s nearing the end of its 3 year mission to investigate the impact of global warming on biodiversity and marine life. [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ireland to push for internet freedom in 2012 | Ireland says it intends to prioritise internet freedom as the new Chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe or OSCE. Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Thursday, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister said the threat to freedom of expression online is ever-present and growing. Mr. Eamon Gilmore said his country will also [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Security remains serious challenge in eastern DR Congo | • Armed groups continue to pose a threat to security in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UN Mission in the country (MONUSCO) says the situation is compounded by the Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army rebels. At the same time, the country is grappling with the dispute over last year’s presidential [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World food prices rise for first time in 6 months | Global food prices have increased by 2 per cent in January, says the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. It’s the first increase in 6 months. Dianne Penn reports. The price of cooking oil on the global market has increased the most, followed by cereals, sugar, dairy products and meat, says FAO. And this despite an [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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UN honours “Forest Heroes” | Eight people, including an oyster fisherman from Japan, two American school girls, and a married activist couple murdered in Brazil, have been recognized by the United Nations for their efforts to protect the world’s forests. They were named as Forest Heroes at a ceremony in New York on Thursday marking the end of the International [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Failure to end violence disastrous for Syrian people | The Syrian people are facing tremendous suffering as violence continues in their country while the international community is still unable to agree on how to respond to the crisis. That’s what United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has told reporters after briefing the Security Council on his recent trip to the Middle East. The Secretary-General has [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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UN Radio News 09 February 2011 | News and features from United Nations Radio. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Libya adopts new electoral laws | Libya has finalized new electoral laws that would bring the country closer to democracy, according to the United Nations political mission in the North African country. The laws outline details on the holding of elections to take place later this year, including the establishment of the national assembly. The assembly would have the task of [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Forest Heroes Awards mark end of International Year of Forests | An award ceremony has been held in honour of people who made special contributions throughout 2011 to protect forests and their communities. The UN International Year of Forests was launched globally to raise awareness on the importance of finding effective ways to sustainably manage our forests. More than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for [...] | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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