Mediterranean the deadliest sea for refugees and migrants, says UN agency
Italian coastguard vessels arrive at Lampedusa Island after rescuing people on the Mediterranean.
UN experts begin assessment of effects of Fukushima nuclear accident
IAEA fact-finding team examines devastation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in May 2011.
In Bangkok, UN official stresses disaster risk management following deadly floods
The head of the United Nations agency dealing with disaster risk reduction met today with officials in Thailand to discuss new proposals on risk management and to urge government support for business continuity plans following the costliest disaster...
Green investment needed in marine sector to trigger economic, social benefits – UN
The Green Economy in a Blue World report covers six marine-based sectors, including fisheries.