Latin America: The Link Between Energy Transformation and Prosperity
High-level energy and climate decision makers from Latin America and the Caribbean underlined the importance of low-carbon energy policy to securing stable, long-term prosperity...
Deloitte Foundation Awards Grants to Fund Education Initiatives in 8 COVID-19 Hot Spot Locations
The Deloitte Foundation has donated a total of $600,000 to nonprofit organizations in eight original COVID-19 hot spot locations across the country. The intent...
Rules of origin: Trade with Pan-Euro-Mediterranean countries
The European Commission has adopted today a package of proposals that aims to increase trade between the European Union and neighbouring countries in the...
Bulgaria Pays You for Flight Delays in Bitcoins
The cryptocurrency that has taken the world by storm since the first time it appeared in 2008 is called Bitcoin. Satoshi Nakomoto, the man...
How “smart glasses” can support testing laboratories
As part of UNIDO’s efforts to promote industry 4.0 and modern smart technology, a virtual assessment has taken place and remote support has been...
Traumas of terrorism cannot be erased, but victims’ voices must never be forgotten
In remembering and honouring all victims of terrorism, Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN stands by those who grieve and those who “continue to...
ADB Supports Philippines’ Financial Inclusion Reforms with $300M Loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to boost inclusive growth by implementing...
Mauritius oil spill highlights importance of global maritime laws
The devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that govern the seas and protect small island states and their vulnerable marine...
Stronger Risk Management on Health and Water Disasters in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Stronger and more integrated risk management is needed on health and water-related disasters in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, experts heard...
COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school
School closures implemented to protect students from COVID-19, are hurting them in other ways, while the long-term impact of this disruption to education could...