Japan has announced an Emergency Grant of USD 4 million to support Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti following the severe destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. The funding aims to help communities recover quickly from the widespread damage inflicted across the Caribbean region. Through this grant, Japan will provide humanitarian assistance in critical sectors, including food supplies,… [Read More]
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New Reef-Positive Finance Pilot Set to Protect Solomon Islands’ Marine Ecosystems
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), co-led by UNCDF, UNDP, and UNEP, have launched a new partnership to invest in reef-positive enterprises in the Solomon Islands. As global attention turns to COP30, the initiative aims to support local businesses that protect coral ecosystems, strengthen community livelihoods, and build… [Read More]
How Freetown’s Blue Peace Financing Model De-Risks Urban Water Infrastructure
Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, continues to face severe challenges in providing safe and reliable water to its rapidly growing population. Years of post-conflict urban expansion, an overburdened public utility system and increasing climate pressures have left many residents—particularly women and young people—struggling daily to access clean water. Water access remains critically low across the city… [Read More]
The Human Cost of Digital Abuse: How One Activist Is Fighting for Safety and Rights
Ljubica Fuentes, a former law student in Ecuador, first faced harassment after challenging a sexist remark made by her professor. What began as mockery on campus quickly escalated into a wave of digital threats across social media, including rape threats and warnings that someone had been hired to physically harm her. Fearing for her safety,… [Read More]
Human Rights Priorities the New Thai Government Cannot Ignore
The new Thai government, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has been urged by Human Rights Watch to take decisive steps to reverse years of deteriorating human rights conditions. Since taking office in September 2025, Anutin has been called on to prioritize human rights by ending repressive practices, revoking abusive laws, and clearing charges against… [Read More]
How Rising Conflict Threatens Women and Girls: Key Issues and What Must Change
Conflicts and crises harm people differently based on gender, and because women and girls already face legal, economic, and cultural discrimination in many parts of the world, they experience the impacts of war in uniquely severe ways. As global conflict reaches levels unmatched since the post–World War II period, there is an urgent need for… [Read More]
What Happens When Young People Take Charge of Climate Action?
The world is warming rapidly, and inequalities are widening, yet young people across the globe are stepping forward to reimagine solutions where existing systems fall short. As countries struggle to respond to the climate crisis, youth leaders are demonstrating what becomes possible when they are not merely included but genuinely trusted to lead. This article… [Read More]
End-of-Project Evaluation: Advancing Nigeria’s Civic Space and CSO Enabling Environment
The project titled Strengthening Nigeria’s Civic Space aims to improve the operational and regulatory environment for Civil Society Organizations by creating multi-stakeholder platforms and enhancing the capacity of subnational actors. Implemented by Global Rights with support from the European Union, the initiative responds to restrictive regulatory frameworks, low awareness of compliance requirements, and limited access… [Read More]
World Children’s Day 2025: Top Five Ways to Create a Better World for Children
World Children’s Day, celebrated on 20 November each year, is a global occasion to recognise children as rights-holders and reaffirm the commitments outlined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It encourages adults and communities to create safer, fairer, and more inclusive environments for children. The day also highlights ways to promote children’s… [Read More]
Community-Led Change in Nepal’s Mountains: From Trust Building to Better Sanitation
As the world marks World Toilet Day, experiences from Nepal highlight how trust and community ownership are crucial for strengthening resilience against climate-related shocks. Climate change is intensifying water and sanitation crises, with floods damaging toilets and pipelines, droughts limiting hygiene, and failing sanitation systems increasing the spread of diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera…. [Read More]
From Waste to Wealth: Transforming South Asia’s Food Systems for a Sustainable Future
South Asia, home to nearly two billion people, loses up to 40% of its food before it reaches consumers—an enormous challenge but also a major opportunity for transformation. With rising climate pressures, persistent undernutrition, and a rapidly growing youth population, the region is now mobilizing policy, innovation, and investment to build more resilient and efficient… [Read More]
Cotonou Declaration: West and Central Africa Unite for Accelerated Digital Transformation
Ministers responsible for the digital economy from West and Central African countries met in Cotonou, Benin, where they reaffirmed their collective commitment to accelerate digital transformation and the responsible development of Artificial Intelligence. They emphasized that digital progress must improve people’s lives by creating jobs, strengthening community resilience, and enhancing economic competitiveness. While acknowledging progress… [Read More]
Driving Inclusive Growth and Jobs Through Digital Transformation
Western and Central African countries have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating digital transformation by 2030, aiming to expand broadband access, strengthen artificial intelligence capabilities, generate digital jobs, and build a more integrated regional digital market. This commitment was formalized in the Cotonou Declaration, adopted during a regional summit held in Benin on November 17–18, 2025…. [Read More]
Colombia’s Multipurpose Cadaster Expansion Backed by World Bank Funding
The World Bank has approved a new loan to support the expansion of Colombia’s Multipurpose Cadaster, a key instrument for modernizing land administration. By updating cadastral information nationwide, the initiative aims to strengthen land tenure security, improve local government finances, and enhance public investment. Citizens and municipalities will benefit from better access to cadastral services,… [Read More]
Global Hunger Deepens: WFP Plans to Feed 110 Million of the World’s Hungriest in 2026
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the global hunger crisis is intensifying, with far too few resources available to meet growing needs. In its 2026 Global Outlook, WFP projects that 318 million people will face crisis levels of hunger or worse next year—more than double the number recorded in 2019. Despite… [Read More]
Republic of Korea Delivers Emergency Food Aid to 800,000 People in Uganda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received over 2,500 metric tons of rice worth USD 2.9 million from the Republic of Korea to support 600,000 refugees across thirteen settlements and 200,000 schoolchildren in Uganda’s food-insecure Karamoja region. The handover took place at WFP’s logistics hub in Gulu, marking a significant boost at a… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank Strengthens Indonesia’s Clean Energy Shift
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $470 million results-based loan to Indonesia’s state electricity company, PLN, to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and renewable energy. The program, known as the Accelerating Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition Program—Phase 1, aims to support Indonesia’s shift toward low-carbon growth and help the nation strengthen its long-term… [Read More]
New ADB Initiative Boosts Disaster Preparedness in Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $56.4 million program aimed at strengthening the disaster response capabilities of the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. Both countries face high exposure to natural hazards such as earthquakes and floods but lack sufficient fiscal capacity and risk transfer tools to manage disasters effectively. The new program is designed… [Read More]
AfDB Welcomes Algeria’s Major Development Push as Bilateral Partnership Deepens
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been formally designated as Algeria’s international partner as the country reopens to external financing, marking a significant advancement in their longstanding collaboration. During his visit to Algeria, AfDB President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah thanked President Abdelmadjid Tebboune for the decision, noting that it represents an important strategic milestone for… [Read More]
Moldova Shifts From Aid to Growth to Secure Agricultural Future
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the second phase of the Programme on Resilient and Inclusive Markets in the Republic of Moldova, aimed at strengthening both competitiveness and climate resilience among smallholder farmers. Implemented jointly by FAO and UNDP with support from Switzerland, the project focuses on helping farmers… [Read More]
FAO: One Health Boosts Public Health via Better Water Management
FAO emphasized that challenges related to water, sanitation and health are complex, but resilient WASH systems combined with the One Health approach provide a strong foundation for protecting public health. This message was delivered during the Seventh Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health in Budapest, marking the twentieth anniversary of… [Read More]
Ukraine Opens New Duplicate Centre to Protect National Plant Genetic Resources
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, with financial support from the European Union and in partnership with several international genetic resource institutions, has officially opened the Duplicate Centre for Plant Genetic Resources of Ukraine. The new facility has been handed over to the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and represents the second… [Read More]
EU Awards Funding to 70 Projects, Including Two Major Initiatives in Portugal
The European Commission has selected 70 projects for funding to support the decarbonisation of transport across the European Union, with two of these projects located in Portugal. The selected initiatives aim to strengthen EU industrial competitiveness by expanding infrastructure for recharging and refuelling various modes of transport, including road, maritime, and air networks. More than… [Read More]
