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COVID-19: UN chief calls for G20 vaccine task force, in ‘war’ against the virus

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world’s richest economies to take a central role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic by stepping up support for vaccines for all people, everywhere.   

Invasive Alien Species Cost Africa’s Agricultural Sector a Staggering $3.6 Trillion a Year

Fall armyworm costs USD$9.4 bn a year in yield losses to African agriculture. Credit: CABI CABI scientists have conducted the first comprehensive study on the...

Top COVID probe urges bold overhaul of pandemic prevention measures 

A prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) appointed panel on Wednesday urged bold action to end the COVID-19 crisis, while also calling for the UN agency to be given greater authority to respond more quickly to future threats. 

UN envoy Gordon Brown urges G7 countries to fund global COVID vaccination push

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Gordon Brown called on Monday for the world’s richest nations to underwrite COVID-19 vaccination in poorer countries, highlighting the need to raise some $60 billion over the next two years. 

Scottish Bishops: ‘Put life at centre in upcoming elections’ – Vatican News

The Bishops of Scotland call on Catholics to put human life and dignity at the centre in next elections.

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde concludes visit to Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN, 13 April 2021 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, concluded her official visit to Kazakhstan on 12 April. Nur-Sultan...

an environmental crisis in waiting

By  —  Staff Reporter Representative Sonam Tsering Frasi, Office of Tibet, London speaking at the discussion titled ‘Tibet: an environmental crisis in waiting’ organised by the Democracy Forum. London: Representative Mr. Sonam Tsering Frasi, Office of Tibet, London was invited by Lord Bruce, President of the Democracy Forum to give introductory remarks in a virtual panel […]

World at critical moment to deliver on 2030 Agenda – UN Deputy Secretary-General  

The world is at a critical moment to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Wednesday, during a virtual discussion with European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala. 

The EIB Group boosts financing for the Western Balkans in 2020

In 2020, the EIB increased its investments in the region by almost 50%, reaching €873 million in financial commitments Lilyana Pavlova, EIB vice-president for the Western...

Biomass-driven technology allows for enhanced energy conversion

Organic waste – whether from households, agriculture or agroforestry – can be used as energy resource, but is often underexploited. A team of EPFL...
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