New research reveals major benefits of integrated approaches to climate and nature
Using new data and novel analytical approaches, research released today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners underscores the size of the prize...
Japanese technology to fight COVID-19 in Africa and Asia
Japanese technology and products will help countries in Africa and Asia limit the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the United Nations Industrial...
All Aircraft Could Fly on Sustainable Fuel by 2030- Report
The Sustainable Aviation Fuels as a Pathway to Net-Zero Aviation Report shows that a transition to carbon-neutral flying is possible, with SAF the most...
Yemen: Stricken oil tanker must be inspected to avoid environmental catastrophe
It is “vital” that technical experts be granted immediate access to a rusting oil tanker threatening an environmental calamity in the Red Sea, an independent...
Reported Ethiopia massacre: UN rights chief warns of spiralling situation, war crimes
Disturbing reports of an alleged massacre have surfaced in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, amid fighting between national and regional forces that may become impossible to control, the UN human...
Mozambique Cabo Delgado violence is a ‘desperate’ situation
There is increasing concern about the worsening security situation in Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique, which the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights described on...
2020 VET Excellence Awards: the Winners
The winners of the 2020 Awards for VET Excellence have been honoured at the Closing of the European Vocational Skills Week. The winners come...
NBU Governor reaffirms commitment to IMF conditions on visit to US
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has concluded a series of constructive high-level meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC. For the NBU Governor Kyrylo...
Benchmarking Infrastructure Development 2020
A new World Bank report evaluates how well developing-country governments fare in setting the regulatory stage to prepare, procure, and manage large infrastructure projects....
UN refugee agency: Keep borders open for fleeing Ethiopians
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday that it is working with Sudanese authorities to help more than 7,000 refugees who have fled...