Environment

UN food agency calls for measures to preserve natural teak forests

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Cutting trees at a teak plantation in the Casamance Forests in Zingenchor, Senegal.

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UN atomic agency releases report of new Japan nuclear safety measures

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International experts meeting on reactor and spent fuel safety in light of the accident at the...

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UN Drylands Ambassador calls for greater efforts to fight desertification

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UNCCD Executive Secretary Luc Gnacadja (left) with Miss Universe 2011 and UNCCD Drylands Ambassador...

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UN spotlights role of weather and water services in addressing climate change challenges

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World Meteorological Day 2012: Powering our future with weather, climate and water.

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