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UN announces appointments and international events; WMO says Asia is warming twice the global average
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The secretary-general appointed Aya Suzuki as senior vice-rector of the UN University and announced two new resident coordinators; the Internet Governance Forum opens in Lillestrøm and the WMO reports Asia is warming twice the global average.
The United Nations announced several appointments and upcoming international events at a press briefing, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a new climate finding.
The secretary-general is appointing Aya Suzuki of Japan as senior vice-rector for the United Nations University; she succeeds Sawako Shirahase, the spokesperson said. Two new resident coordinators — Zia Choudhry of Bangladesh and Sarongo Radna Ragsha of Mongolia — have taken up assignments as UN resident coordinators in (the transcript notes) "Grama and Kazakhstan" respectively; the briefing said both bring about 25 years of experience in development and humanitarian roles.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) opened in Lillestrøm, Norway, bringing more than 7,000 participants from about 170 countries for discussions under the theme "building digital governance together." The IGF session will contribute to the Global Digital Compact adopted by member states last year.
A quick report from the World Meteorological Organization cited by the spokesperson shows that Asia is currently warming twice as fast as the global average, increasing extreme weather impacts on the region's economies, ecosystems and societies. The briefing also noted today is UN Public Service Day and International Widows Day; the secretary-general's messages on those observances were summarized.
