As climate change impacts intensify, countries around the world are scaling up adaptation strategies to protect communities, ensure food security, and build long-term resilience. A cornerstone of these strategies is the use of nature-based solutions (NbS)—approaches that leverage natural ecosystems such as forests, wetlands, coastal habitats, and farmlands to reduce climate risks while maintaining essential… [Read More]
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ADB and ACWA Power to Build Central Asia’s First Wind Power Plant with Battery Storage
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company have signed a $51 million loan agreement to develop the Nukus 2 Wind and Battery Energy Storage facility in Uzbekistan’s Qoraozak district, located in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. This project, which will be implemented by ACWA Power Beruniy Wind FE LLC—a wholly owned subsidiary of ACWA… [Read More]
Uzbekistan’s Strategy to Unlock Jobs and Drive Economic Prosperity
In Bukhara, 24-year-old Ravshan Akhrorov’s job as a waiter has become a critical source of financial stability, enabling him to support his parents and plan for his future. Working at the Old Bukhara Restaurant for seven years, he has not only out-earned his siblings and relatives working in the public sector but also purchased household… [Read More]
World Bank: Vietnam’s Growth to Stay Resilient in 2025, High-Tech Talent Pivotal for Future
Viet Nam’s economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in 2025, bolstered by a robust first half of the year in which growth surged to 7.5 percent, according to the World Bank’s latest Viet Nam Economic Update report. This strong performance was driven primarily by early-year export momentum. However, growth is expected to moderate… [Read More]
UNDP and CIFF Join Forces to Improve Water Access in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
More than 150,000 people in Ethiopia’s Somali Region are set to gain reliable access to clean water through a new partnership co-financed by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Groundwater Access Facility for Africa (GAFA) initiative. The 24-month project, valued at over USD 6.2 million, will… [Read More]
CSR Initiative Brings Relief to Flood-hit Punjab with 500 Solar Lights
As floodwaters continue to devastate large parts of Punjab, villages in Ajanala, Fazilka, and Ramdas have been left without electricity and basic necessities. In response, Hartek Foundation, the CSR arm of the Hartek Group, has donated 500 solar-powered lights to households struggling in darkness after prolonged power outages. The distribution is being carried out in… [Read More]
KSrelief and UNDP Launch Bakery Rehabilitation to Strengthen Food Security for 1.4 Million Syrians
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched rehabilitation works at the Az-Zabdani bakery in Rural Damascus, Syria. This initiative is part of the US$5 million Joint Implementation Programme for Rehabilitation of Damaged Bakeries in Syria, funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief…. [Read More]
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Marks Record-Breaking Year at 27th Anniversary Gala
Hyundai Hope on Wheels celebrated its 27th anniversary with a gala in Washington, D.C., marking a $27 million commitment for 2025 and a lifetime total of $277 million in donations. The event, attended by Hyundai executives, congressional leaders, doctors, researchers, and families, highlighted the organization’s ongoing impact on pediatric cancer research and care, which has… [Read More]
IDB Invests in Guatemala to Enhance Living Conditions in the Motagua River Basin
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $250 million loan to support Guatemala in improving the environment and quality of life in the Motagua River Basin. The funding will finance a program aimed at expanding solid-waste collection and disposal, increasing treatment of effluents and discharges, strengthening water quality monitoring and control at the national… [Read More]
EU Humanitarian Airbridge Delivers 130 Tonnes of Aid to Support UNICEF Relief in Eastern Afghanistan
The first of two shipments carrying a total of 130 tonnes of life-saving relief supplies, donated by the European Union from its humanitarian stockpiles, has arrived in Kabul to support children and families affected by the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. A second shipment is scheduled to arrive on 5… [Read More]
EU Boosts Moldova’s Economy with €18.9 Million Injection, Urges Business Investment
The European Commission has disbursed an additional €18.9 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to supporting the country’s reform path. This funding comes in recognition of Moldova’s significant progress in implementing key reforms, particularly in energy security and the development of competitive electricity and gas markets. The disbursement… [Read More]
EU to Invest Nearly €300 Million in Pacific Through Global Gateway Initiative
The European Union (EU) and Pacific nations have announced a major investment package of nearly €300 million aimed at promoting sustainable economic development and enhancing climate resilience in the region, in line with the EU Global Gateway strategy. The package, comprising regional and national investments as well as budget transfers, was unveiled at the EU-Pacific… [Read More]
William Penn Foundation Awards $10M to Empower Nonprofits Serving Vulnerable Communities
The William Penn Foundation has announced nearly $10 million in special grant funding to support 19 organizations working to defend democratic values, respond to emerging federal actions, and assist non-profit organizations navigating crises. This funding is separate from the Foundation’s regular grantmaking programs, ensuring ongoing support for its broader initiatives. Recent federal executive orders, legislation,… [Read More]
Africa’s Creative Economy Spotlighted at timbuktoo Creatives Hub Showcase
This week, Cape Town’s historic Homecoming Centre in District Six hosted the timbuktoo Creatives Hub Showcase, an event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa in partnership with the Western Cape Government, the City of Atlanta, and other collaborators. The showcase highlighted Africa’s creative economy, placing it firmly in the global… [Read More]
UN Experts Applaud Brazil’s Veto on Controversial Environmental Licensing Bill
UN experts have welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to veto 63 articles of Brazil’s recently adopted environmental licensing law, calling it a crucial step in preventing the weakening of environmental oversight and safeguarding human rights, the environment, and the climate. The experts noted that these vetoes reflect Brazil’s commitment to upholding its… [Read More]
Partnerships Boost Wheat Production and Improve Livelihoods in Zimbabwe
The Phaphamani Irrigation Scheme in Umguza District, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, recently highlighted the impact of strong partnerships in enhancing wheat production and improving rural livelihoods. Covering 50 hectares, the scheme benefits from support provided by FAO, the AFC Land Bank, the African Development Bank, and the Government of Zimbabwe through the Zimbabwe Emergency Food… [Read More]
Addressing Global Food Security Challenges: Insights from Natasha Hayward
Natasha Hayward, Program Manager of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) at the World Bank, shared her expert insights on global food security in an exclusive interview with Capital. With over two decades of experience across Africa, South and East Asia, Hayward has led major initiatives in agriculture, rural livelihoods, and nutrition security,… [Read More]
Africa’s 2035 Food Security Plan: Financing the Future of Agriculture
Africa’s population is rapidly growing, and within the next decade, one in five people on Earth will live on the continent, rising to one in four by 2050. Despite a global decline in hunger, the latest UN State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 (SOFI) report shows that hunger is increasing in… [Read More]
Adenia Revives Its Origins with New Entrepreneurial Fund
Mauritius-based Adenia Partners, a long-standing impact-oriented investor in Africa, is launching a new fund focused on founder-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to complement its existing series of mid-cap funds. Over the past two decades, Adenia has grown from backing small firms with its first $10 million fund to managing $470 million in its fifth… [Read More]
Ebola Outbreak Declared in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, reporting 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, as of 4 September 2025. The outbreak has affected the Bulape and Mweka health zones, where patients presented with fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and haemorrhage. Laboratory… [Read More]
WFP Receives Vital Support from Republic of Korea to Aid Sudanese Communities
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a significant contribution of US$7 million from the Republic of Korea to support vulnerable communities in Sudan. This funding will provide critical food and nutrition assistance in areas affected by famine, where hundreds of thousands of people are facing catastrophic levels of hunger. The contribution is… [Read More]
Mansfield Launches £20 Million Fund to Support Local Neighbourhood Projects
Community organisations in Mansfield are being invited to submit projects for a new round of government funding aimed at regenerating towns and neighbourhoods through long-term, community-led initiatives. The programme will be delivered locally by Mansfield Place Board and Mansfield District Council as part of the government’s 10-year Plan for Neighbourhoods (PfN), which is designed to… [Read More]
DCMS and Wolfson Launch £4M Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2025-27
The DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund 2025-27 has launched a new round of funding worth £4 million, with all funds required to be spent by March 2027. For over two decades, DCMS and the Wolfson Foundation have partnered to provide grants that help museums enhance displays, improve collections care, and make exhibitions more accessible… [Read More]
