Annual Meeting 2021 in Davos Rescheduled
The World Economic Forum has decided to reschedule the Annual Meeting 2021 in Davos to early next summer.
The decision was not taken easily, since...
PwC reports global revenues up 3% to US$43 billion
For the 12 months ending 30 June 2020, PwC firms around the world had gross revenues of US$43 billion – up 3% in local...
Strengthening global cooperation on counter-terrorism must remain a priority
Vladimir Voronkov, Head of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, said the global coronavirus crisis underscored the challenges involved in eliminating terrorism, as he presented the UN Security Council with the latest report on ISIL’s impact on international peace and security.
“This...
Partnership UNEP and ReNew Power to increase access to clean, efficient energy in India
India’s largest renewable energy company, ReNew Power, and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a partnership agreement to promote increased access to renewable...
Tourism sector must be rebuilt in a safe, equitable and climate friendly way
Launching his latest policy brief, on tourism, Secretary-General António Guterres, pointed out that the industry “employs one-in-every-ten people on Earth and provides livelihoods to...
Staunching the flow: St. Kitts and Nevis’ fight to keep its soil
When you are a small island nation, every inch of space counts. But from rising sea levels to natural disasters and coastal erosion, in...
Safety, Data, and Green: Transport Sector’s Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
The transport sector must emerge from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as a driver of sustainable growth with three critical factors in mind—SDG, which...
Taking Action for Cleaner Air in Central Asia
People around the world are breathing dirty air, making it the fifth leading risk factor for mortality globally. Air pollution is a complex issue...
Prevent bankruptcy with a PI agency
Filing for bankruptcy should be a transparent process. The person filing for bankruptcy should give an honest declaration of their incomes, expenses, and assets...
Coronavirus: Commission expands talks to a fifth company
The European Commission has today concluded exploratory talks with Moderna to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. Moderna is the fifth company with which...