These Stories Will Drive the Agenda During UN Week

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The Iran War Ignites a Global Humanitarian Emergency

Earlier last last week, he United Nations reported that around 300,000 Lebanese had been displaced since Israel opened a new front in southern Lebanon amid this widening regional conflict. Yesterday, that figure surged to more than 800,000 people forced from their homes in just a ...  Show more

How to Prevent Catastrophic Climate Change | Global Catastrophic Risks

Today's episode is produced in partnership with the Global Challenges Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of global catastrophic risks and strengthening global governance to address them. Global Challenges Foundation's 2026 Global Catastrophic Risks repor ...  Show more

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