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Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa Costs Surge, Pushing Global Food Import Bill Past $2 Trillion 2024-11-14 A recent report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals a startling increase in the global food import bill, driven largely by soaring costs for coffee, tea, and cocoa. Key Findings: The global food import bill is … Read more

COP29: ‘You have every right to be angry’ Guterres tells youth advocates frustrated over lack of climate action By [Author’s Name] | 2024-11-14 12:00 SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – UN Secretary-General António Guterres told youth climate advocates on Monday that he understands their frustration over the lack of progress on climate action, and that they have … Read more

UNHCR Amplifies Voices of Displaced on Frontlines of Climate Change November 14, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a new initiative to amplify the voices of displaced people who are facing the devastating impacts of climate change. The initiative, titled “Voices from the Frontlines,” aims to provide … Read more

Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa Costs Drive Global Food Import Bill to Record $2 Trillion November 14, 2024 The global import bill for food has skyrocketed past $2 trillion for the first time, driven largely by rising prices for essential commodities such as coffee, tea, and cocoa. According to a new report from the Food and … Read more

COP29: ‘Now is the time to fast-track, not backtrack’ on the path to net-zero November 14, 2024 The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, opened in Dubai today with a stark warning from the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, that the world is on the brink of climate catastrophe and that there is no … Read more

Gaza: Israeli War Tactics Condemned as Aid Still Blocked from Reaching North 2024-11-14 12:00 Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territories – International human rights organizations have strongly condemned Israeli war tactics in Gaza, as essential aid remains blocked from reaching those in need in the north. The Israeli military operation, which began on November 12, has … Read more

Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months November 14, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations has secured a three-month extension of the cross-border humanitarian operation in Sudan, providing a lifeline for millions of people in need. The resolution, adopted by the UN Security Council on Friday, extends the mandate of the UN … Read more