Rebuilding beyond Bricks: World Urban Forum Focuses on Housing, Community Support in War-Torn Cities November 7, 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE – The World Urban Forum (WUF), under the theme “Transforming Our Cities for a Better Urban Future,” addressed the urgent need to rebuild war-torn cities with a focus on housing and community support. The conference … Read more
Looming famine in Rakhine signals wider crisis in Myanmar November 7, 2024 By: Economic Development A looming famine in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is a stark reminder of the wider crisis engulfing the country. The conflict between the military and ethnic armed groups has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, disrupted livelihoods, and destroyed infrastructure. According … Read more
Record Heat Persists as WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost November 7, 2024 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning as record-breaking heat continues to grip the planet. The organization’s latest report, “State of the Climate,” reveals that the past eight years have been the warmest on record, with 2023 … Read more
Adapt or Perish: UN Calls for Urgent Action at COP29 Climate Summit November 7, 2024 At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate summit in Doha, Qatar, the United Nations has issued an urgent call for action to adapt to the devastating impacts of climate change. The summit, which began on November 6 and … Read more
Looming Famine in Rakhine Signals Wider Crisis in Myanmar November 7, 2024 A looming famine in Myanmar’s Rakhine state is a stark reminder of the wider humanitarian crisis afflicting the country. The junta that seized power in 2021 has plunged Myanmar into a spiral of violence, displacement, and economic collapse. Rakhine’s Dire Situation Rakhine, a … Read more
South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’ 2024-11-07 12:00 The decision by South Sudan’s government to postpone long-awaited elections scheduled for December 2024 has been met with disappointment and concern by the international community. The United Nations, the African Union, and the United States have all expressed regret at the delay, calling for the … Read more
China Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint Regarding EU Definitive Duties on Electric Vehicles Geneva, 6 November 2024 – China has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union’s (EU) definitive anti-dumping duties on electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The complaint, filed on 6 November 2024, alleges that the EU’s measures … Read more
Displacement Crisis Reaches 123 Million, Amid Ongoing Conflicts November 6, 2024 Introduction The global displacement crisis has reached an alarming milestone, with the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees now exceeding 123 million, according to a new report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The crisis, driven by ongoing … Read more
World News in Brief: UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’, DR Congo Update, Another Major Storm to Hit Cuba UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’ United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and US President Joe Biden met on November 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss a range of global challenges. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation … Read more
A city safe for women is safe for all: Women’s voices lead at World Urban Forum in Cairo 06-11-2024 CAIRO – The World Urban Forum, a conference organized by UN Habitat, kicked off this week in Cairo, Egypt with a strong focus on the role of women in creating safe and inclusive cities. The forum … Read more