‘Join forces’ for peaceful, prosperous continent, urges UN chief on Africa Industrialization Day — Global Issues

‘Join forces’ for peaceful, prosperous continent, urges UN chief on Africa Industrialization Day — Global Issues

On , Sunday, the UN chief urged everyone to “join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for all”. On Africa Industrialization Day, Sunday, the UN chief urged everyone to “join forces to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous continent for all”. In his message commemorating the Day, Secretary-General António…

UN chief welcomes renewal of Black Sea Grain Initiative — Global Issues

UN chief welcomes renewal of Black Sea Grain Initiative — Global Issues

More than 11.1 million tonnes of essential foodstuffs have been shipped as part of the agreement involving Türkiye, Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations, since it was signed on 22 July. ‘Deeply moved’ Speaking from Cairo, where Mr. Guterres was en route from the G20 summit in Bali to the…

UN chief warmly welcomes Russia decision to end suspension from Ukraine grain deal — Global Issues

UN chief warmly welcomes Russia decision to end suspension from Ukraine grain deal — Global Issues

The UN-brokered deal which is implemented through a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) in Istanbul involving Russia, Ukraine, and Türkiye, was signed in July, to allow grain, oil and other foodstuffs to leave the war-torn country for markets overseas – many of which are in desperate need of food from Europe’s…

Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks: ILO — Global Issues

Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks: ILO — Global Issues

Estimates from ILO for the third quarter of 2022, indicate that the level of hours worked was 1.5 per cent below pre-pandemic levels, amounting to a deficit of 40 million full-time jobs. Inflation up, wages down The 10th edition of the Monitor on the World of Work confirms that rising inflation…

UN-led Grain Initiative helps anchor food supply, chart way out of crisis — Global Issues

UN-led Grain Initiative helps anchor food supply, chart way out of crisis — Global Issues

And with the deadline looming, it also underlines why it’s critical to renew the initiative next month, said UNCTAD. Thanks to the initiative agreed in July by Ukraine, Russia and Türkiye, and led by UN chief António Guterres, port activity in Ukraine is picking up, and large shipments of grain are reaching…

A new, financially independent life for former child brides in Mozambique — Global Issues

A new, financially independent life for former child brides in Mozambique — Global Issues

Teresa Gala is a 44-year-old mother of five. She was married at 14, and had to leave school because of her new circumstances. For more than three decades, her days were filled with domestic chores and taking care of her children. During the agricultural season, Ms. Gala added to her…

Business leaders deliver bold solutions to unlock long-term investment in SDGs — Global Issues

Business leaders deliver bold solutions to unlock long-term investment in SDGs — Global Issues

The Fourth Annual Meeting of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance, is focused on supporting developing countries on the road to meeting the SDGs, and it took place at UN Headquarters in New York amid a worsening global economic outlook brought on by war in Ukraine, climate change, and COVID-19…

Is it possible to be a ‘sustainable tourist’? 12 ways to make a positive impact on your travels — Global Issues

Is it possible to be a ‘sustainable tourist’? 12 ways to make a positive impact on your travels — Global Issues

There are many positive aspects to tourism. Around two billion people travel each year for tourism purposes. Travel and tourism connect people and bring the world closer through shared experiences, cultural awareness and community building. It provides jobs, spurs regional development, and is a key driver for socio-economic progress. However,…

World Cotton Day focuses on the fibre’s role in weaving socio-economic development — Global Issues

World Cotton Day focuses on the fibre’s role in weaving socio-economic development — Global Issues

An estimated 100 million family farmers across 80 countries directly depend on the cotton industry, in which women play a key role. Cotton supports the economies of many low-income and emerging countries. Last year it contributed about $50 billion to their economic support – and $20 billion in global trade,…

More action and investment needed in cities to end ‘cascade of challenges’ — Global Issues

More action and investment needed in cities to end ‘cascade of challenges’ — Global Issues

Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “from climate chaos and conflicts to COVID-19”, the most vulnerable were being hit the hardest. Amplifying this year’s theme, Mind the Gap. Leave No One and No Place Behind, spotlighting widening inequalities in living conditions across the world, he said that rapid and unplanned development of towns…