‘Join forces’ for peaceful, prosperous continent, urges UN chief on Africa Industrialization Day
On , Sunday, the UN chief urged everyone to “join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for
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UN chief welcomes renewal of Black Sea Grain Initiative
More than 11.1 million tonnes of essential foodstuffs have been shipped as part of the agreement involving Türkiye, Ukraine, Russia
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‘Bridges across digital divides’ needed to boost development, Guterres tells G20
“This calls for more connectivity; and less digital fragmentation. More bridges across digital divides; and fewer barriers. Greater autonomy for
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COP27: ‘Zero tolerance for greenwashing’, Guterres says as new report cracks down on empty net-zero pledges
The report slams greenwashing – misleading the public to believe that a company or entity is doing more to protect
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Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks: ILO
Estimates from ILO for the third quarter of 2022, indicate that the level of hours worked was 1.5 per cent
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Ukraine: UN-led Grain Initiative helps anchor food supply, chart way out of crisis
And with the deadline looming, it also underlines why it’s critical to renew the initiative next month, said UNCTAD. Thanks
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A new, financially independent life for former child brides in Mozambique
Teresa Gala is a 44-year-old mother of five. She was married at 14, and had to leave school because of
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Business leaders deliver bold solutions to unlock long-term investment in SDGs
The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, is focused on supporting developing countries on the
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Is it possible to be a ‘sustainable tourist’? 12 ways to make a positive impact on your travels
There are many positive aspects to tourism. Around two billion people travel each year for tourism purposes. Travel and tourism
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World Cotton Day focuses on the fibre’s role in weaving socio-economic development
An estimated 100 million family farmers across 80 countries directly depend on the cotton industry, in which women play a
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