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ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ Wars, hunger, displacement, and the climate emergency are not isolated issues — they are interconnected threads in the same global fabric. If we fail to address them together, none of them can be solved. Please save the people of Gaza and the kidnapped Israelis. Save the poor in Ukraine and Russia. Every day, around 700 million people—mostly in Africa—go hungry, many fearing they will not live to see the morning. The scale of human suffering is staggering, and the challenges are deeply intertwined. Conflict worsens poverty, poverty fuels displacement, and displacement magnifies vulnerability to climate change. Meanwhile, climate breakdown itself undermines food security, health, and stability — pushing millions more into desperation. If we cannot solve these urgent crises, how can we hope to defeat climate change? How can we achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? These challenges are interconnected, reminding us of t...

ᴵⁿ ᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ ᵒᶠ ᶜˡᶦᵐᵃᵗᵉ ᵉᵐᵉʳᵍᵉⁿᶜʸ https://climateclock.world/ The United Nations (UN) is grappling with a serious liquidity crisis due to delayed and reduced financial contributions from member states. As the organization marks its 80th anniversary, Secretary-General António Guterres has introduced cost-cutting measures in an effort to manage the financial strain. Financial Shortfall and Budget Cuts The UN's regular budget for 2025 is set at $3.7 billion, with key contributions expected from major economies such as the United States and China. However, the United States currently owes $1.5 billion, creating a significant shortfall. While China has met its financial obligations, its payments have been delayed. In response to these financial challenges, the UN has introduced spending cuts of up to 20% and a hiring freeze, underlining the gravity of the crisis. Impact on Humanitarian Aid The crisis has been further exacerbated by the U.S. administration's decision to freeze foreig...