Jamaica: International support ‘crucial’ to hurricane recovery says Guterres
António Guterres spoke by phone to Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness earlier in the day emphasising afterwards in a statement that “international support is crucial” as the country deals with the effects of the category 5 storm which brought rain, storm surges and catastrophic flooding.
Full article at source: United Nations (UN)
Flags raised in Doha as leaders gather for UN social development summit
The ceremony marked the United Nations’ official assumption of the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as the venue where world leaders will work to reinvigorate the global social pact.
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Thailand is powering up its clean energy future. ADB and the private sector are teaming up with Gulf Renewable Energy to launch 12…
ADB and the private sector are teaming up with Gulf Renewable Energy to launch 12 new solar and battery projects, cutting 600,000 tons of emissions each year and bringing power to thousands of homes.
Full article at source: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
‘We want to get our lives back,’ Gaza children declare
“What we need now are notebooks, books, and pens. We want to get our lives back”, said one young Palestinian girl, Sham Al-Abd.
Full article at source: United Nations (UN)
Defending truth-tellers, from war zones to the digital frontline
Marking Sunday’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the United Nations is calling for justice for those silenced, and protection for those still speaking truth to power – whether in conflict zones or in the online spaces where abuse is spreading fast.
Full article at source: United Nations (UN)
Workers face worsening inequality without urgent reforms, UN agency warns
That is the warning outlined in a new assessment released on Friday by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO), which urges governments, employers and labour organizations to put dignity and workers’ rights at the centre of economic decision-making.
Full article at source: United Nations (UN)
In 2018, ADB backed Turkmenistan’s first international power grid project with a $500M investment, financing 1,400 km of transmiss…
Full article at source: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Nature is essential for 75% of Asia-Pacific’s economy — yet it’s missing from financial decisions. ADB’s new report shows how scal…
ADB’s new report shows how scaling up investments in nature can unlock sustainable, resilient growth across the region: https://ow.ly/qms350XkJMx
Full article at source: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Statement on post-election violence in Tanzania
Full article at source: The Commonwealth
Full article at source: The Commonwealth
🚀 Outback To Orbit S2 Episode 3 is now live! 🚀 Capitalising on numerous advantages – including an expansive landscape and ease of…
Capitalising on numerous advantages – including an expansive landscape and ease of access to desirable orbits – Australia is growing its reputation as a valuable launch and return destination for the international space community.
Full article at source: Australian Space Agency (ASA)
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