The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine are set to launch the documentary photo exhibition “The Lights Stay On” at the European Parliament’s Info Hub from 15 to 26 September 2025. The exhibition provides a compelling visual narrative of Ukraine’s resilience during the ongoing conflict, highlighting the enduring partnership… [Read More]
Archives for 2025
Melinda French Gates Warns Women’s Healthcare Remains Chronically Underfunded
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has highlighted the chronic underfunding of women’s health, committing $50 million through her Pivotal Ventures organisation to fund research into areas that pose significant risks to women, including autoimmune conditions, mental health, and cardiovascular disease. This donation complements her earlier pledge to invest $1 billion over two years in advancing… [Read More]
PARLATINO and Red Cross Launch Alliances for Climate Action Ahead of COP30
PARLATINO and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have launched two key initiatives to advance climate action and community resilience in Latin America and the Amazon. The Parliamentary Alliance for Climate Action and Just Transition (APACTJ) and the Alliance for the Amazon aim to promote adaptation to climate change, reduce… [Read More]
Ontario Grants Funding to Local Groups to Combat Youth Violence
The Enfield Council has awarded MyEnds community grants of up to £5,000 to 12 local voluntary and community organisations to support hyper-local projects aimed at tackling and preventing serious youth violence. These grants will help the organisations deliver initiatives that provide positive activities for young people and their families within or near the Ponders End… [Read More]
Panuwat Sajjaviriyakul on Social and Behaviour Change Communication in Thailand
Behavioural insights are increasingly recognized as a vital tool in advancing Thailand’s climate and development objectives. Everyday actions—such as reusing bags, opting for electric transportation, or separating waste—may seem small individually, but collectively they can generate significant environmental impact. Through initiatives like UK PACT, projects in Thailand are identifying behavioural barriers and designing people-centred solutions,… [Read More]
SUNeVision Wins Big at UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025
SUNeVision Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong’s largest data centre provider and the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties, has been recognised at the UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025 with both the Sustainable Organisation Merit Award and the Recognised Project Award. This marks the third consecutive year the company has received the accolade, distinguishing it… [Read More]
Nigeria Partners with Czech Republic to Commercialize Local Innovations
Nigeria has launched the second phase of its bilateral programme with the Czech Republic, DELTA-2, aimed at commercialising research and development outcomes across key sectors of the economy. Unveiled in Abuja by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), the initiative targets entrepreneurs, researchers,… [Read More]
Ontario Pledges $3 Million to Strengthen Francophone Communities
The Ontario government is investing $3 million through the 2025-26 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP) to support 71 organizations and businesses that strengthen the cultural and economic contributions of Franco-Ontarians. The funding aims to create jobs, enhance community services, improve employee training, expand hiring, and increase outreach, reinforcing the province’s economic growth and cultural vibrancy…. [Read More]
Ontario Launches New Programs to Boost Entrepreneur Training
The Ontario government is investing $5 million to support racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs through the 2025-26 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program. This initiative provides free business development training, coaching, networking opportunities, and a one-time grant of $10,000 to help over 400 entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into successful businesses, creating local jobs and… [Read More]
Ontario Awards East Gwillimbury $1M+ Through Building Faster Fund for Community Projects
The Ontario government is awarding $1,050,576 to the Town of East Gwillimbury through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, a program that supports municipalities achieving at least 80 percent of their provincially designated housing targets. In 2024, East Gwillimbury broke ground on 328 new homes, reaching 92 percent of its housing target. The… [Read More]
Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Renewable Energy Growth
The Pacific Islands face urgent climate and energy challenges, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and heavy reliance on fossil fuels. Transitioning to renewable energy is seen as a key strategy to enhance energy security and support green local development in these small island nations. Under the Pacific Green Transformation Project (Pacific GX), a… [Read More]
Kenya’s Ambitious Climate Pledge: Bold Vision or Unrealistic Goal?
Kenya has released its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, setting ambitious targets to cut emissions by 35% and transition to a resilient, green economy by 2035. While the plan positions Kenya as a climate leader, contributing only 0.16% of global greenhouse gas emissions, experts caution that ambition alone does not ensure justice for the… [Read More]
USAID Funding Loss Threatens Global Fight Against Deadly TB
At the end of 2024, global tuberculosis (TB) control showed some signs of recovery after setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shorter and less toxic regimens for drug-resistant TB improved treatment success rates, while rapid diagnostic advances and promising vaccine developments provided hope that countries might meet global TB reduction targets. Despite this, TB remained… [Read More]
Prince Harry Donates $150,000 to Imperial College for Blast Injury Research
Prince Harry, during a visit to Imperial College London’s White City Campus, announced a $150,000 donation from The Archewell Foundation to support the university’s Centre for Injury Studies. The funding will aid the Centre’s work developing prostheses for children injured in conflict zones, including Ukraine and Gaza, and help improve treatments for child amputees and… [Read More]
Hands Off Nature: 200,000 Citizens Oppose EU Environmental Law Rollbacks
In just ten days, the European Commission received an unprecedented response from citizens concerned about the future of EU nature protections. A total of 196,118 messages were submitted through the #HandsOffNature campaign, urging the Commission to halt any attempts to roll back environmental laws under the guise of “simplification.” The Call for Evidence, launched by… [Read More]
EIB and Jordan Kuwait Bank Partner to Drive Green Transition in Jordan’s Private Sector
EIB Global and Jordan Kuwait Bank have launched the first Green Transition Facility (GTF) guarantee in the region, unlocking $45 million in green investments for Jordan’s private sector. This initiative marks a key milestone in the European Investment Bank’s efforts to expand climate finance across the European Union’s Southern Neighbourhood, with Jordan Kuwait Bank serving… [Read More]
Stocks Retreat From Recent Highs as Investor Caution Grows: Market Wrap
Global equity markets edged lower as investors adopted a cautious stance following a record-setting rally driven by expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. S&P 500 futures fell 0.2% after major US benchmarks hit all-time highs on Thursday, while Europe’s Stoxx 600 also eased. Asia bucked the trend, with MSCI’s regional index closing near a record… [Read More]
Mastercard Integrates with Oracle to Streamline Business Payments
Mastercard has launched a new embedded virtual card payment solution in Australia, with Westpac as the first commercial issuer to offer it to clients using Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). This integration combines Mastercard’s virtual card technology with Oracle’s B2B platform to create a seamless and secure payment experience fully embedded within the… [Read More]
Africa Aims for $50B Annual Climate Funding Despite Historical Shortfalls
African nations have set a new target to raise $50 billion annually for climate solutions, announced at the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8 to 10, 2025. This goal is part of a broader strategy to address climate challenges while ensuring the continent speaks with a unified voice… [Read More]
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Awards £1.7M to Support Local Community Projects
The Scottish Borders will benefit from nearly £1.7 million in funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for 2025–26, drawn from a one-year transitional fund approved by the UK Government following the success of the previous three-year program. Twenty-six projects across the region will receive support, with more than £1.1 million allocated to ten strategic… [Read More]
WFP and EU Launch European Tour of Gaza Art Exhibition Highlighting Youth Voices
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is launching a travelling art exhibition titled “Gaza: Stories of Hope and Resilience” to showcase the work of Gazan painter Ahmed Muhanna to European audiences for the first time. Opening in Brussels on 15 September 2025, the exhibition will tour nine… [Read More]
UN Launches Second Global Online Stakeholder Consultation Ahead of 2026 Water Conference
The United Nations has launched the second global online stakeholder consultation to gather input for the concept papers of the six Interactive Dialogues at the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. Stakeholders are invited to submit their contributions by 17 October 2025 (COB, EDT). The Conference, co-hosted by the Republic of Senegal and the United Arab… [Read More]
Madagascar Faces 50% Surge in Child Malnutrition Amid Worsening Drought
Cases of malnutrition among children under five in Madagascar are expected to rise sharply in the coming months, with projections indicating a 54% increase due to prolonged dry spells, cyclones, and the lingering effects of the 2021 drought. Save the Children, analysing new figures from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), estimates that 558,000… [Read More]
