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Daily Wrap 12 October 2020 WFP/Mehedi Rahman Herd immunity, an 'unethical' COVID-19 strategy, Tedros warns policymakers Using the principle of so-called "herd immunity" to stem the COVID-19 pandemic is "unethical" and "not an option" countries should pursue to defeat the virus, the UN health agency chief warned on Monday. Health WFP/Simon Pierre Diouf UN chief announces major push to transform harmful food systems The UN chief António Guterres set out a new plan to transform the world's food systems on Monday - coinciding with the start of World Food Week - which will culminate in a major summit, scheduled to take place in September next year. SDGs OCHA/Danielle Parry 'Staggering' rise in climate emergencies in last 20 years, new disaster research shows The first 20 years of this century have seen a "staggering" rise in climate disasters, UN researchers said on Monday, while also maintaining that "almost all nations" have failed to prevent a "wave of death and illness" caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Climate Change MINUSMA/Marco Dormino New report highlights value of UN's human rights work in the field The UN's work in promoting dialogue between Arabic and Kurdish groups in Iraq is just one example of how human rights personnel are playing a critical role at the Organization's peace operations around the world.  Human Rights UN Photo/Martine Perret Greater cooperation urged worldwide as criminals seek to profit from COVID-19 With criminal networks looking to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical for governments to work together in line with a landmark UN treaty to combat human trafficking, gun smuggling and other cross-border crimes, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday.  Law and Crime Prevention UNDP Bhutan UN chief urges ministers to provide 'decisive leadership' on climate action With nations striving to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impacts, efforts must focus on decarbonizing the global economy and building a more inclusive and resilient future, the UN Secretary-General said on Monday. Climate Change © UNICEF/Ashley Gilbertson Greater equality a 'prerequisite' for overcoming global crises: Bachelet  In reviewing, assessing and acknowledging the effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, enslavement and colonialism, the groundbreaking Durban World Conference of 2001, represented a "milestone" in the common fight against racism, xenophobia and related intolerance, the UN human rights chief said on Monday.  Human Rights 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