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UNITED NATIONS, October 7 — The global effort to end plastic pollution was thrown into disarray today after the chair of the United Nations plastics treaty negotiations, Luis Vayas Valdivieso, announced his resignation, citing “personal and professional reasons.” The surprise decision comes amid deep divisions between nations and growing criticism of

BRUSSELS — The European Union is preparing to confront the United States over the future of global development finance. As ministers gather for the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings this month, a widening divide between Brussels and Washington is emerging over how multilateral banks should respond to the climate

PARIS — In a decision that blends symbolism with strategic urgency, the executive board of UNESCO has nominated Egyptian Egyptologist and former minister Khaled el-Enany to serve as its next Director-General. If confirmed by the organization’s full membership next month, he will become the first Arab leader to helm the UN’s

Key Takeaways About the Awards The CSO Awards North America 2025, organized by Futur/io Institute, celebrate the top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers shaping corporate sustainability in the U.S. and Canada. These leaders drive strategies that align business operations with climate goals, social responsibility, and planetary boundaries. The recognition underscores how