Commission adopts proposal to make EU-U.S. agreement on tariffs effective
The European Commission today published a proposal for a Council and European Parliament regulation to scrap duties on certain imports to the EU. In...
United in Science report: Climate change has not stopped for COVID19
Climate change has not stopped for COVID19. Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record levels and continue to increase. Emissions are heading...
Focusing on Private Investment to Stimulate the Post-Coronavirus Economy in Togo
According to the first Economic Update for Togo, launched today by the World Bank, the crisis triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic has significantly...
ADB Approves $25 Million Cornerstone Investment to Improve Telecom Services in PNG
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $25 million investment in Fiji’s Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) subsidiary, ATH International Venture Pte. Limited, (ATHIV),...
Integrating migrants and refugees into the labour market
Today, the Commission, trade unions, chambers of commerce and employers' organisations are renewing their cooperation to enhance the integration of migrants and refugees into...
Commission unveils its first Strategic Foresight Report
Today, the European Commission adopted its first-ever Strategic Foresight Report, aiming to identify emerging challenges and opportunities to better steer the European Union's strategic...
It’s full steam ahead to green India’s railway network
Serving over 8 billion passengers annually, the Indian railroad network is one of the largest and most intricate in the world. But moving billions...
Europe’s one trillion climate finance plan
Find out how Europe aims to fund projects to tackle climate change and support the regions most affected by the transition to a green...
Thailand joins OECD agreement on mutual acceptance of chemical safety data
Thailand has joined the OECD system for the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) in the Assessment of Chemicals, ensuring that its non-clinical safety data related to...
South Africa aims to stop marine litter at its source
The coast of South Africa’s Kwazulu-Natal province looks like it was pulled from a postcard, with wide, sandy beaches stretching for some 600 kilometres....