The Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, responsible for Circular Economy, Alan Dillon, has officially opened applications for the 2025 round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) on 10 September 2025. This annual initiative aims to support innovative projects that advance Ireland’s circular economy, providing crucial funding… [Read More]
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Canada and FCM Commit $85.5 Million to Green Municipal Fund to Drive Sustainable and Affordable Housing Nationwide
Canada is taking decisive steps toward building a sustainable and affordable future, recognizing that energy-efficient housing is essential in the fight against climate change. With buildings representing the country’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, investments in green and resilient housing are central to reducing Canada’s environmental footprint while supporting inclusive communities. In observance of… [Read More]
UK Promotes Inclusion in Public Health: Launch of Sign Language Training for Health Workers in Guatemala
The United Kingdom Government, through its Embassy in Guatemala, has launched the 2025 Sign Language Course Cycle in Quetzaltenango, marking a significant step toward inclusive healthcare in the region. This programme is aimed at personnel from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) and seeks to strengthen communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing patients,… [Read More]
Nepal Crisis: Army Deployed as Youth Protests Turn Deadly Amid Political Turmoil
Nepal is grappling with widespread unrest as youth-led anti-corruption protests have left at least 30 people dead, with the death toll continuing to rise amid ongoing political uncertainty. The protests, organized by self-described “Gen Z” groups, initially aimed to oppose corruption, nepotism, and restrictions on social media. However, the demonstrations escalated dramatically after security forces… [Read More]
New Report Reveals Growing Inequalities Among Displaced Communities Worldwide
A joint report by the International Organization for Migration’s Global Data Institute (IOM GDI) and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) highlights stark inequalities affecting communities impacted by internal displacement. The analysis shows that the world’s most vulnerable populations—children, low-income households, and those with limited education—bear the heaviest burdens of displacement. Between 2018 and 2024,… [Read More]
EU Provides €22.85 Million to Support Refugee Programmes in Jordan
The European Union has contributed €22.85 million to support refugee programmes in Jordan, benefiting initiatives led by UNHCR and the World Food Programme (WFP). The funding will address the urgent needs of the most vulnerable refugees and their host communities, while also fostering self-reliance for those able to work. The support ensures a social safety… [Read More]
EU and India Hold 15th Joint Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in Brussels
The European Union and India convened the 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (CT) on 9 September 2025 in Brussels, co-chaired by Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy at the European External Action Service, and K.D. Dewal, Joint Secretary (Counter-terrorism) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. During the dialogue, both… [Read More]
European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina Launches Call for First Youth Advisory Board
The European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has opened applications for its inaugural Youth Advisory Board (YAB), a group of fifteen young leaders who will provide guidance on EU-driven policies, projects, and initiatives. The board offers a unique opportunity for young people to directly engage with the EU office in BiH and contribute to… [Read More]
European Union Invests €5 Million to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Vanuatu
The European Union (EU) has made its first disbursement of €5 million (around VUV 670 million) to support climate-resilient agricultural systems and empower rural communities in Vanuatu. The Government of Vanuatu welcomed the investment, highlighting that it will accelerate rural development priorities, including enhancing agricultural research and advisory services, supporting farmers and agrifood businesses, and… [Read More]
CVS Health Foundation Awards $1 Million in Hometown Fund Grants to Strengthen Rhode Island Communities
CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) Foundation has awarded $1 million in general operating grants through its Hometown Fund to 20 Rhode Island-based nonprofit organizations. The funding aims to enhance health care access and support programs that promote overall community well-being, including nutritious food initiatives, supportive housing, and educational resources. “We created the Hometown Fund to support… [Read More]
FHLBank San Francisco Awards $8 Million in AHEAD Grants to Support 14,000 Jobs Across Arizona, California, and Nevada
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) has announced $8 million in economic development grants through its Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) program. The 2025 grants will support 64 community projects across Arizona, California, and Nevada, creating or preserving an estimated 14,000 jobs and strengthening local economies…. [Read More]
ILO Charts Roadmap for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth of Kosovo’s HoReCa Sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has outlined a strategic roadmap to support the sustainable development of Kosovo’s Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) sector, one of the country’s most dynamic and promising industries. Conducted under the “Support to the labour market integration of young people in the Hospitality and Tourism sector” project, funded by the Italian… [Read More]
Horsh Beirut Revitalized as Model of Inclusion, Sustainability, and Community Life
Beirut’s largest park, Horsh Beirut, has taken a major step toward becoming an accessible, vibrant, and sustainable public space with the inauguration of its first revitalization phase under the EU-funded ENABLE Programme. Implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, the Municipality of Beirut, and local organizations Nahnoo… [Read More]
Global Fund Marks 70 Million Lives Saved, Warns Progress Against AIDS, TB and Malaria Is at Risk
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has released its annual Results Report, highlighting that 70 million lives have been saved since the organization’s inception in 2002. The report emphasizes that the combined death rate from AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria has fallen by 63%, while the incidence of these diseases has dropped… [Read More]
WFP Reports 80 Million More Children Now Reached by National School Meal Programmes Worldwide
Nearly 80 million additional children are now benefiting from government-led school meal programmes globally, marking a 20 percent increase since 2020 and bringing the total to at least 466 million, according to the latest edition of The State of School Feeding Worldwide, a biennial report released by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The… [Read More]
IDB Recognizes Young Economists for Innovative Research in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced the winners of the 2025 IDB Young Economist Award, an annual honor that celebrates exceptional research by recent PhD graduates in economics focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. The award highlights rigorous and policy-relevant work that addresses pressing regional development challenges. First prize went to Pascuel Plotkin,… [Read More]
IDB Lab Names Winners of WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs 2025
IDB Lab, the innovation and venture capital arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), has announced the five women-led startups that have won the WeXchange Women STEMpreneurs 2025 competition. These entrepreneurs will showcase their solutions at the WeXchange Demo Day on December 2 in San Salvador, El Salvador, as part of the IDB… [Read More]
ADB Invests $41 Million to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Primary Care in Lao PDR
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $41 million financing package to enhance primary health care in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The Green Primary Care Project aims to improve governance and service delivery at the primary care level while building resilience in health facilities and communities against the impacts of climate… [Read More]
Zambia’s Copper Boom: Can the Workforce Keep Pace?
Zambia aims to triple its copper production by 2031, driven by rising global demand and investments from major mining companies such as Anglo American, First Quantum Minerals, Barrick, and Kobold. Copper has long been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, contributing 15% of GDP and over 70% of exports. Despite this, production has remained around 800,000… [Read More]
A Decade of Resilience: Bhutan and the World Bank Strengthen Climate and Disaster Preparedness
Bhutan, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is advancing a comprehensive approach to disaster and climate risk management, integrating resilience into policies, institutions, and infrastructure. With a decade-long partnership with the World Bank, the country is building a model framework for preparedness and sustainable development. In February 2025, Bhutan marked a significant milestone by… [Read More]
Ethiopia’s TVET Reforms Empower Young Women with Skills and Opportunities
In Ethiopia, major reforms to the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system are helping young women gain practical skills, pursue employment, and start small businesses. Supported by the World Bank–backed EASE and EASTRIP projects, the reforms aim to improve training quality, promote inclusion, and better align education with labor market demands. At Misrak… [Read More]
World Bank Raises AUD 1.5 Billion Through Dual Sustainable Bond Tap
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA, Moody’s/S&P) has successfully raised AUD 1.5 billion by reopening its August 2028 and February 2035 Sustainable Development Bonds. The taps added AUD 800 million to the 3-year line and AUD 700 million to the 10-year line, bringing their outstanding amounts to AUD 1.7 billion… [Read More]
AfDB Showcases Industrialization and Trade Integration at IATF2025 in Algiers
The African Development Bank Group is using the continent’s largest trade and investment platform to highlight the critical role of industrialization and regional integration in driving Africa’s economic transformation. The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), which opened yesterday in Algiers, has drawn more than 30,000 participants from 75 countries. Organizers expect the fair to generate… [Read More]
