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World Bank: sharp, long-lasting slowdown to hit developing countries hard

·January 11, 2023·2 min read

Globally, growth continues to slow sharply due to rising inflation and interest rates, reduced investment, and supply disruptions caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Any new adverse development could further push the global economy into recession, said the World Bank. This includes higher-than-expected inflation rates, abrupt rises in interest...

Mayors from around the world to meet for first ever ‘healthy cities’ summit

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·January 10, 2023·3 min read

The Summit will bring together mayors and city leaders to discuss strategies to combat the global burden arising from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the increasing toll on urban health systems caused by injuries. NCDs, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and injuries arising from varied causes such as street...

Sunshine, sea, and sustainable tourism: Indonesian women entrepreneurs adapt to a changing world

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·January 7, 2023·5 min read

As the sun sets over the Celebes sea, and its orange glow turns the horizon gold, a couple of dozen tourists are on the pier at Budo, a village of 2400 perched on the ocean, 25 kilometres northeast of the regional capital Manado. They snap photos and marvel at the...

WMO releases ‘tell-tale signs’ of extreme weather conditions around the world

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·December 24, 2022·3 min read

The clear need to do much more to cut greenhouse gas emissions was again underscored throughout events in 2022, said the UN weather agency, advocating for strengthened climate change adaptation, including universal access to early warnings. “This year we have faced several dramatic weather disasters which claimed far too many...

World Cup joins team UN to kick-off Universal Health Coverage Day

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·December 12, 2022·3 min read

Be Active: Bring the Moves for Health For All, has been organized by FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Education Above All Foundation (EAAF) and Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, featuring special appearances by stars from the world of dance, music and of course, the beautiful game itself. The...

Innovation key to a fairer world for persons with disabilities: UN Chief

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·December 3, 2022·1 min read

In his message, Mr. Guterres noted that greater public-private sector collaboration is needed, in order to develop strategies that benefit persons with disabilities, who should also be involved in their development. The UN chief pointed to the UN’s internal efforts to make the Organization more accessible to persons with disabilities,...

Large parts of world drier than normal in 2021: WMO

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·November 30, 2022·3 min read

According to the agency’s first report on global water resources, areas that were unusually dry included South America’s Rio de la Plata area, where a persistent drought has affected the region since 2019. In Africa, major rivers such as the Niger, Volta, Nile and Congo had below-average water flow in 2021. The...

Iconic World Heritage glaciers to disappear by 2050, warns UNESCO |

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·November 7, 2022·2 min read

Glaciers in a third of sites are under threat, regardless of efforts to limit temperature increases. However, the study outlines that it is still possible to save the other two-thirds, if the rise in global temperatures does not exceed 1.5°C compared to the pre-industrial era. UNESCO says that this will...

‘Act Local to Go Global’ provides universal theme for World Cities Day |

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·October 31, 2022·3 min read

In his message marking World Cities Day, the UN chief highlighted the critical role urban areas have in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs outline global action and targets across 17 critical areas including poverty reduction, gender equality and clean energy. “On World Cities Day, let us resolve...

UN chief’s Youth Day message: People of all ages need to ‘join forces’ for a better world |

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·August 14, 2022·2 min read

Commemorated annually on 12 August, Secretary-General António Guterres noted that this year’s theme – “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages” – reminds us of “a basic truth” that “we need people of all ages, young and old alike, to join forces to build a better world for all”....

Nuclear-free Mongolia a ‘symbol of peace in a troubled world’: Guterres |

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·August 10, 2022·3 min read

Mr. Guterres was speaking to journalists at a press conference in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, following a meeting with the Foreign Minister, Battsetseg Batmunkh. My gratitude to President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa & the people of Mongolia for their generous hospitality. Mongolia has shown its commitment to non-proliferation & disarmament by declaring itself...

Nuclear-free world is possible, test-ban treaty chief says |

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·August 6, 2022·2 min read

Journalists were briefed by Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the body that oversees the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which opened for signature 25 years ago but has yet to enter into force because it requires ratification by a handful of key countries, which have nuclear capabilities. “Once in force,...