More lifesaving grain shipments authorized to leave Ukraine — Global Issues

More lifesaving grain shipments authorized to leave Ukraine — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) which is managing the Black Sea Grain Initiative, agreed between the UN, Ukraine, Russia and Türkiye, has authorized the departure of three vessels – two from the port of Chornomorsk and one from Odesa, carrying a total of 58,041 tons of corn through the designated…

10 projects that will change lives of women and girls — Global Issues

10 projects that will change lives of women and girls — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

The challenge was financed by UNFPA’s Equalizer Accelerator Fund, and implemented in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Trade Centre. Entrants were given the incentive of a cash prize which would allow them to expand their ideas from the test stage, to…

Unprecedented global challenges are ‘not insurmountable’ – UN chief — Global Issues

Unprecedented global challenges are ‘not insurmountable’ – UN chief — Global Issues

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“In addition to the triple planetary crisis of climate breakdown, air pollution and biodiversity loss, and the immense suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts are raging across the world”, said Secretary-General António Guterres. The ripple effects of the war in Ukraine, are contributing to surging food and energy prices,…

Black Sea grain shipment success raises hopes more will follow — Global Issues

Black Sea grain shipment success raises hopes more will follow — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

In line with the UN-partnered Black Sea Grain Initiative that was facilitated by the Secretary-General on 22 July, the crew of the merchant vessel Razoni and its 26,000-tonne cargo of Ukrainian corn underwent checks lasting three hours. A joint inspection team from 🇷🇺 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 and the @UN 🇺🇳is checking first shipment…

Accessible finance is key to realizing Uganda’s potential — Global Issues

Accessible finance is key to realizing Uganda’s potential — Global Issues

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Dmitry PoshidaevMany UN agencies have a very specific thematic focus: they are dealing with women, children, health care, or other important issues. However, the UNCDF can get engaged in a variety of various thematic areas, provided that there is a financial solution that can be used to address a specific…

Outlook worsens as global recession looms – IMF — Global Issues

Outlook worsens as global recession looms – IMF — Global Issues

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The World Economic Outlook Update July 2022: Gloomy and More Uncertain, highlights the significant consequences of the stalling of the world’s three main economic powerhouses – the United States, China and the major European economies. The world may soon be teetering on the edge of a global recession – IMF economist…

Women working together, to survive Lebanon’s economic crisis — Global Issues

Women working together, to survive Lebanon’s economic crisis — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Al Atayeb (The Delicacies), a Lebanese women-led cooperative based in Kfardebian town, north of Beirut, specializes in producing Lebanese local and traditional food, such as citrus marmalade, fruit jam, fruit paste, and the famous Lebanese Makdous (Pickled eggplants in oil). The 13 women who make up the cooperative each receive…

New approach needed to gauge animal health impact on emissions — Global Issues

New approach needed to gauge animal health impact on emissions — Global Issues

ByNews Polite

Diseases affecting animals – as well as how long they live and how productive they are – have a significant impact on emissions. However, no standardized method currently exists to measure progress so that improved animal health can be included in national climate commitments. Across the globe, people are transforming…