UN chief: Desertification and drought destabilizing well-being of 3.2 billion people
Land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructure “undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people”, the UN chief said on...
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To Reverse Food Insecurity Build a Climate Resilient Agricultural Sector
URBANA, Illinois, Jun 16 (IPS) – The number of people facing acute food insecurity has hit a five-year high, according to a recently released...
Soil for Survival: Countries Commit to Halt Land Degradation
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 16 (IPS) – Jun. 17 is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Amid reports that half of the earth’s agricultural...
Yemen’s warring sides have been unable to overcome their differences, dashing hopes for peace, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Tuesday in his...
Five health workers carrying out a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province were killed on Tuesday, and four others injured, during a series...
‘Digital dumpsites’ study highlights growing threat to children: UN health agency
The health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices, the World...
Domestic workers among hardest hit by COVID crisis, says UN labour agency
Domestic workers globally have been among the hardest hit by the COVID crisis, losing more jobs and working hours than other sectors, the UN...
TORONTO, Canada, Jun 15 (IPS) – In Canada, we are fortunate to have many talented newcomers eager to contribute to the country, including thousands...
NEW YORK, Jun 15 (IPS) – Is Africa marginalised in contemporary economics and politics, and in contemporary economic and political research? Impressions gathered over...
Betting on Green Hydrogen in Chile, a Road Fraught with Obstacles
SANTIAGO, Jun 15 (IPS) – Chile is in a privileged position in the world to produce green hydrogen and boost the development of the...
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