The following is a transcript of UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell's video message from his home island of Carriacou, speaking about the devastating impacts of hurricane Beryl and why governments everywhere need to urgently step up climate action.

Democratic governments today stand at a critical juncture, steering environmental and digital transitions while facing increased polarisation within their countries, heightened geopolitical tensions as well as the social consequences of economic developments. In this environment, building and maintaining trust in public institutions is a priority for many governments around the world.

17 July 2024 Since its launch in April 2024, our most recent Academy Briefing, The Human Rights Data Revolution, has garnered significant international recognition. It delves into the transformative potential of digital technologies in the realm of human rights monitoring and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) implementation, and explores the development and increasing integration...

After 17 years of litigation, a monumental win for victims of paramilitary violence in Colombia before a court in the United States.