Sudan War Keeps Reaching Across Borders, Security Council Hears November 5, 2024 As the war in Sudan enters its sixth year, the UN Security Council has been briefed on the escalating humanitarian crisis and the conflict’s spillover effects into neighboring countries. The UN Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, warned the Council that the conflict … Read more
Philippines Launches Safeguard Investigation on Cement November 4, 2024 Manila, Philippines – The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of cement following a petition by local cement manufacturers. The petition alleges that increased imports of cement have caused serious injury or threat of serious injury to the … Read more
Green Energy Shift Must Also Bring Prosperity and Equality: UN Deputy Chief November 4, 2024 The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has emphasized the need for a just and equitable transition to a green energy future, one that prioritizes prosperity and equality alongside sustainability. In a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering 2024-11-04 12:00 The United Nations on Friday condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, as the country grapples with a deepening political and economic crisis. In a statement, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, said she was “deeply concerned” … Read more
Carbon markets could boost climate action in least developed countries Originally published by Carbon Pulse on 2024-11-04 12:00 Carbon markets could play a significant role in boosting climate action in least developed countries (LDCs), according to a new report from the World Bank. The report, titled “Carbon Markets for Climate Action in Least Developed Countries,” … Read more
Aid Restrictions and Dismantling UNRWA Will Compound Gazans’ Suffering November 4, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The recent announcement by the Israeli government to impose new aid restrictions on the Gaza Strip has sparked widespread concern among humanitarian organizations, who warn that the measures will only worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in the … Read more
First Famine, Now Cholera and Dengue Fever Surge Hits War-Torn Sudan November 4, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – Sudan is facing a triple threat of famine, cholera, and dengue fever as the country grapples with a devastating combination of conflict, displacement, and economic collapse. Famine Worsens The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that … Read more
Gaza: Polio campaign reaches 94,000 children in besieged north By CNN November 4, 2024 Gaza City, Palestinian Territories (CNN) – A polio vaccination campaign has reached more than 94,000 children in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The campaign, which began on October 27, targeted children under the age … Read more
‘It all starts at home’: Global UN forum opens in Cairo to rethink urban development CAIRO, Nov 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Cities are home to over half the world’s population and are projected to house more than two-thirds by 2050, but many are struggling to provide basic services, cope with climate change and reduce … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering 2024-11-04 12:00 The United Nations has condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, calling on all parties to the conflict to respect international law and protect civilians. In a statement issued on Friday, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, expressed his deep … Read more