As COP16 wraps up its global biodiversity meeting in Colombia this week, we are taking you to a frontline in the battle against climate change, where […]
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Ukraine: Time to recognise ‘tremendous potential’ of demining
“It’s a double win when demining – which is always a good thing – is linked to sustainable agriculture and energy security, even when a […]
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Twenty years on: Indonesia ‘better prepared’ following tsunami
The lyrics include references to an earthquake, a massive wave, land submerged under water and locating to higher ground. “When there is an earthquake and […]
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Waiting for the ‘big one’ – natural hazards in the Philippines: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
The Southeast Asian country is the most prone to natural hazards in the world, and these hazards are becoming more intense due to climate change. […]
‘Irrefutable’ need for global regulation of AI: UN experts
“The very nature of the technology itself – transboundary in structure and application – necessitates a global approach,” the final report from the UN Secretary-General […]
Haiti: Education in jeopardy as gang violence continues
The continued surge in armed gang activity, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, has put immense pressure on local communities and their already […]
Indigenous Day celebrates ‘guardians of the environment’
Indigenous Peoples represent around six per cent of the world’s population, and their knowledge and traditions are believed to help solve many of today’s challenges […]
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GDP Grew By 7.6% In Q2 Compared To 7.8% In Q1
India’s economy grew 7.6 per cent in the September quarter of this fiscal and remained the fastest-growing large economy, mainly due to better performance by […]
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125 Projects Taken Up For Exploration Of Critical Minerals, Says Minister
The government on Wednesday said 125 new projects have been taken up in the current financial year for exploration of critical minerals. There is high […]
