UN News - A new report from UN trade and development body UNCTAD published shows how the UN-led Black Sea Grain Initiative has provided hope for millions impacted by rising prices and reduced supplies of staple foodstuffs from war-torn Ukraine. And with the deadline looming, it also underlines why it’s
UN News - A lack of global supply has prompted the international body which distributes oral cholera vaccines during outbreaks and emergencies to temporarily suspend the standard two-dose regimen. The International Coordinating Group (ICG), is made up of members from the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Children’s Fund UNICEF,
UN News - Thousands of severely malnourished boys and girls in Somalia are at risk of dying, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday, urging donors to step up support amid historic drought. “Without greater action and investment, we are facing the death of children on
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced that they will demolish the football stadium where a stampede killed more than 130 people. Widodo was addressing the media at the state palace after meeting Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, the organization that governs soccer worldwide. “Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang…
UN News - Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps used to modify soil temperature
On Sunday, Tropical Storm Julia emerges over the Eastern Pacific. Before that, it had pounded Nicaragua with rain and winds, damaging hundreds of homes but not killing anyone, according to government officials. Local authorities in Honduras said the storm was to blame for three deaths. A
In less than a month, world leaders will convene for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, in Egypt to build on previous actions in addressing the climate crisis and eventually pave the way for future ambition. The outcome of COP27 is critical for the
UN News - Trade growth is expected to lose momentum in the second half of this year and remain subdued in 2023 as the global economy sustains multiple shocks, such as ripple effects from the war in Ukraine, according to the latest forecast from the
Feature film from Oscar-winning producers offers unseen glimpses of Pope Francis’ personal story and creates pressure for global climate justice by highlighting unheard voices on the frontlines of the crisis. A new feature documentary film on humanity’s power to stop the ecological crisis was released at
China's influence in the Caribbean is growing steadily, and Dominica is one of the many islands in the region that is reaping the benefits. The global economic powerhouse has been instrumental in fulfilling Dominica's biggest projects for its people—from the climate-resilient homes and schools to agricultural
