The United Nations (UN) projects that the world population will peak in the mid-2080s reaching approximately 10.3 billion people. The population is expected to gradually decline reaching about 10.2 billion by the end of the century. The current global population in 2024 stands at 8.2 billion.
The Palestinians have officially relaunched their bid for full membership in the United Nations. This move was initiated through a letter from the Palestinian UN envoy, Riyad Mansour, comes as the Palestinians seek recognition of their statehood, which they have been lobbying for since gaining observer status in 2012.
On March 22, 2024, as the world celebrates World Water Day, the United Nations (UN) releases a warning, global water crisis is fueling conflicts but also posing a threat to stability and peace worldwide. The UN World Water Development Report 2024 shows the situation revealing that a 2.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water, while 3.5 billion people lack safely managed sanitation.
The United Nations General Assembly has approved adoption of the first global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI). This AI resolution proposed by the United States and co-sponsored by China along with over 120 other nations, protecting personal data, and monitoring AI for potential risks.
A recent report released by the United Nations reveals that over 20% of the world’s migratory species are on the brink of extinction. These species, ranging from African elephants to sea turtles, undertake journeys across continents, facing numerous challenges along the way.
