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Peatlands degrading in 177 countries, putting climate goals at risk

Some 177 out of 193 UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, urbanisation, deforestation, and industrial activities...

New global tool highlights conservation efforts across 180 countries

As global leaders focus on conserving biodiversity in the face of rapid development, the newly launched Nature Conservation Index (NCI) provides critical insights into...

Scientists predict it will be impossible to live in some countries in future due to heat

Scientists from Purdue University (US) have found that, in a few years, West Africa, South Asia and the Midwest in the US will become...

Across 63 countries, ‘Power Up’ launch urges leaders to embrace climate solutions

Kicking off a month of actions for climate solutions under the banner of Power Up, the weekend from November 3 to 5, 2023, saw...

Climate finance not reaching countries most in need, says report

Research released on Friday, October 20, 2023, by the University College of London finds that climate finance is not reaching countries most in need,...

Shelter Afrique eyes 10 more countries in membership drive

Shelter Afrique is keen on onboarding the remaining 10 African countries that are not yet its members, the Pan-African housing development financier has said. This was...

55 countries face health worker crunch linked to COVID-19 – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that no less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek...

WHO announces outbreak of cholera in 23 countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, February 10, 2023, announced the outbreak of cholera in 23 countries, warning that 20 more countries sharing...

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GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have approved $106.21 million in funding for urgently needed climate adaptation...
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Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international quality standards for both medicine and vaccine regulation, marking a...

First session of UN Group on housing calls for accelerated global action

The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All concluded recently in Nairobi,...

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GEF adaptation funds accelerate action across 20 countries

Representatives of Global Environment Facility (GEF) member states have...

Egypt emerges first in Africa to meet WHO drug safety standards

Egypt has become Africa's first nation to achieve international...
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