WHO Identifies 17 Pathogens as Top Priorities for New Vaccine Development November 5, 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 17 pathogens as the top priorities for new vaccine development. These pathogens represent a significant threat to global health and cause a wide range of diseases, including respiratory infections, diarrhea, and malaria. The WHO’s … Read more
‘Tons of Ideas!’: World Urban Forum in Cairo hears calls for youth-led solutions to urban challenges Cairo, Egypt, 5 November 2024 – The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) opened today in Cairo, Egypt, with a call for youth-led solutions to the challenges facing cities around the world. The forum, which is being held under the … Read more
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