Assistant Early Warning Systems Critical as World Marks Tsunami Awareness Day November 5, 2024 United Nations, New York – As the world commemorates Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5th, the United Nations is urging countries to invest in early warning systems to save lives in the event of a tsunami. Tsunamis are massive waves that … Read more
Over 2 Billion in Cities Will Be Exposed to 0.5ºC Rise by 2040 Published: 2024-11-05 12:00 A new study has found that over 2 billion people living in cities will be exposed to a 0.5ºC rise in average temperatures by 2040. This is a significant increase from the 1.5 billion people who were exposed to … Read more
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative Sudan has launched the first malaria vaccine in a landmark child health initiative. The RTS,S vaccine, also known as Mosquirix, is the first and only vaccine approved to prevent malaria in children. The vaccine was developed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and is being rolled out in … Read more
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