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• From the Mediterranean coast, Guterres calls for action to save our oceans
• Iran urged to ‘cooperate fully and effectively’ with the IAEA
• UN allocates $6 million to tackle Nigeria malnutrition crisis

Ocean phytoplankton may be tiny, but their impact on the planet is enormous.

These microscopic organisms form the foundation of marine food chains and play a vital role in carbon sequestration and climate regulation.

In this episode of The Lid Is On, experts discuss the urgent need to restore the Ocean, which is facing a host of threats that could drive millions of marine life species into extinction and even endanger humanity.

• Gazans’ daily food intake set to fall well below survival level: FAO
• 33 million children suffer from 'wasting' in 15 countries: WFP
• Belarus: UN experts alarmed by persisting violations of trade unionists’ rights 

Nobel Peace Prize nominee and Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza grew up wanting to be a travel reporter; instead, he became a war correspondent in Gaza.

• Libya: UN Human Rights condemns detention centre killings
• In Gaza, another school comes under attack
• Oceans conference highlights lack of investment in clean seas 

• In Gaza, more Palestinians reported killed at private aid hub
• No end to Sudan crisis amid ongoing violence and mass displacement
• Condemnation for deadly new Russian attacks on Ukraine

• UN chief condemns latest Gaza killings linked to private aid plan
• Getting help to Ukraine’s frontline communities
• Digital platforms in spotlight at UN labour conference