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Daily Wrap 1 September 2020 © UNICEF/Hani Alansi 'No hope' of reaching climate, development goals, without youth optimism and know-how Without harnessing the energy, tech savvy and optimism of young people, the world has no hope of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Paris Agreement on climate change, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday. SDGs Kseniya Halubovich Belarus must stop torturing protesters and prevent enforced disappearances Independent UN human rights experts on Tuesday called on Belarus to stop torturing detainees and bring to justice police officers who have reportedly humiliated and beaten protestors in their custody, as mass demonstrations over the disputed 9 August presidential election continue for a fourth week.  Peace and Security UNAMA/Fardin Waezi Attacks on journalists are attacks on all civil society: UN rights chief UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet has urged all countries to do more to protect journalists, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, as their work helps save lives. Human Rights UNRWA/Khalil Adwan Deal to reduce recent Gaza tensions will aid fight against COVID-19 The top UN official in the Middle East has hailed an agreement to reduce the latest tensions in and around Gaza amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  Peace and Security © UNICEF/Pasqual Gorriz/UN Beirut facing acute environmental crisis, warns UN energy specialist Contamination from hazardous chemicals, landfill sites at capacity, and water pollution, are among the most urgent challenges faced by the Lebanese authorities and UN teams tackling the huge task of clearing up Beirut, following the massive explosion in the city's port on 4 August. Economic Development © UNICEF/Frank Dejongh 'Emergency' for global education, as fewer than half world's students cannot return to school Classes for more than 450 million students starting the new academic year are expected to be entirely remote – or for some, a mix of distance and in-person learning – the UN education and cultural organization (UNESCO) has said.  Culture and Education WFP/Abeer Etefa UN agencies support flood response in Sudan but warn aid stocks 'rapidly' depleting The UN and its partners are supporting the Sudanese Government as it responds to recent severe flooding, which has killed 90 people and affected 380,000 others, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday. Humanitarian Aid FAO From farm to fork: How food systems can power climate action Taking specific steps to transform national food supply systems can help countries achieve climate goals and limit global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius, a new joint UN report on climate action has found.  Climate Change Coronavirus Portal & News Updates Readers can find information and guidance on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from the UN, World Health Organization and UN agencies here. For daily news updates from UN News, click here. unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences