How tweaking your diet can help save the planet
Food is, of course, fundamental to life.
But in a perhaps ironic twist, the things we eat are fueling some of the greatest threats to...
Why Africa is one of the fastest growing region for new traders
Overview
In recent months, there has been significant proliferation of affordable, reliable, fast internet across the African continent, resulting in a remarkable increase in the...
‘Convergence, Cohesion, Collaboration’ Key to Addressing Education Challenges
Teachers and students must be equipped with the skills to use new technology and apply developments in different disciplines such as pedagogy and psychology...
UNEP- Sri Lanka: New collaboration to fight plastic pollution in rivers
With new research showing the major role that rivers play in bringing plastic pollution to the oceans, countries are looking for ways to tackle...
Russia, Iran and China plan to hold joint drills in Persian Gulf
Russia, Iran and China will hold joint maritime drills in the Persian Gulf around late 2021 or early 2022, Moscow’s ambassador to Tehran has...
Ethiopia: UN chief gravely concerned over ‘unspeakable violence’ in Tigray
Speaking outside the Security Council chamber on Thursday, UN chief António Guterres told journalists that he is gravely concerned about the situation in Ethiopia,...
$235 Million ADB Loan to Upgrade Pakistan Highway, Boost Regional Connectivity
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $235 million loan to further upgrade a national highway in Pakistan that is crucial to regional...
UN launches strategy for digital transformation of peacekeeping
The Organization and its 12 peacekeeping missions around the world must fully embrace new technology in the face of ever-changing challenges, the UN chief...
Energy-efficient and climate-friendly split air conditioners now on sale in Europe
Small propane (R290) split air conditioners from Chinese appliance giant Midea – the only room AC models to earn Germany’s highly demanding “Blue Angel”...
Rebuilding relationships over natural resources in Darfur
Every year on 19 August, World Humanitarian Day offers the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations an opportunity to celebrate the daily work of...