World leaders agree to 'Pact for the Future' amid rising global crises

The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted an ambitous "Pact for the Future" pact to tackle the “rising catastrophic and existential risks” plaguing the world, including climate change, escalating conflicts and poverty. But persistent financial shortcomings, animosities and inequalities among Member States could keep the objectives of the agreement out of reach. 

World leaders agree to 'Pact for the Future' amid rising global crises
The UN General Assembly on Monday adopted an ambitous "Pact for the Future" pact to tackle the “rising catastrophic and existential risks” plaguing the world, including climate change, escalating conflicts and poverty. But persistent financial shortcomings, animosities and inequalities among Member States could keep the objectives of the agreement out of reach.