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The concept of Human Security While the traditional notion aims to defend a nation-state in its territorial integrity through increased military means, human security focuses on the individual. This concept...

It's "the leading international body" for scientific assessment of the current state of knowledge in climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts.  It aims to provide governments at...

It's mission is to strengthen knowledge foundations for a better policy through science, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development. As such, it...

It was created "in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology." It was set up as the world’s “Atoms for...

An international organization dedicated "to improve the economic, environmental and social conditions of developed and developing countries through mitigating climate change and by developing a new model of economic growth...

Is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. Known for settling disputes between states according to international law, it also gives advice on international legal issues. Moreover,...

It finances agricultural development projects primarily for food production in developing countries, with the goal of eradicating rural poverty and hunger. They focus on the people in rural areas who...

As  "UNESCO’s international scientific cooperative program in water research, water resource management, water education, and capacity- building" it's tailored to "the needs of UNESCO’s 195 Member States and is implemented...

Is the first specialized agency of the United Nations, devoted to decent work for all. It has four strategic objectives: 1) Promote and realize standards and fundamental principles and rights...

It is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society." Hence, it "works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move,...