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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union have completed the rehabilitation of four key religious heritage sites in the Korçë region of Albania, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen cultural tourism and local economic development. The restoration works were carried out under the Albania Infrastructure and Tourism-Enabling Project… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a financing package of up to €50 million in partnership with QNB Leasing to support green investment and economic recovery in earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye. The initiative is part of the Türkiye Green Economy Financing Facility III (GEFF III), a €1 billion programme designed to… [Read More]

Mozambique has introduced a new digital irrigation monitoring system designed to improve agricultural water management and strengthen climate resilience across the country. The Irrigation Performance Assessment and Diagnostic Tool (IPADT) was developed in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Water Management Institute, and Mozambique’s National Irrigation Institute. The… [Read More]

Darragh O’Brien has announced €29.5 million in funding for community-led climate initiatives under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme, reinforcing the country’s push toward locally driven climate solutions. The funding, delivered through the Climate Action Fund and administered in partnership with local authorities, will support community groups across Ireland in developing projects that… [Read More]

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has highlighted a series of regional initiatives aimed at transforming agrifood systems across Europe and Central Asia through stronger cooperation, innovation, and sustainable investment. Discussions took place during the Thirty-fifth Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe, held in Dushanbe from 11–15 May 2026, where… [Read More]

New Zealand has announced a new government-backed support package designed to help small and medium-sized businesses strengthen resilience, improve continuity planning, and prepare for economic disruption. The initiative was unveiled by Cameron Brewer during the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce conference as part of the government’s broader strategy to support business growth and long-term economic… [Read More]

New Zealand is strengthening its border security capabilities through major new investments announced under Budget 2026, aimed at combating drug trafficking, illegal tobacco trade, and transnational organized crime. Casey Costello said the government is responding to growing threats posed by international criminal networks targeting New Zealand and the wider Pacific region. The government will invest… [Read More]

A regional policy forum held in Bangkok has brought together healthcare and social protection experts from across Asia and the Pacific to strengthen efforts toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Universal Social Protection (USP). The two-day event, held on 12–13 May 2026, was organized by the International Labour Organization in collaboration with the ASEAN Institute… [Read More]

Nepal is moving forward with a national Just Transition Strategy and Action Plan designed to align climate action with employment growth, social protection, and economic resilience as part of its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). The initiative brings together the Government of Nepal, workers’ and employers’ organizations, businesses, climate experts, civil society groups, development… [Read More]

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new climate accountability resolution by an overwhelming majority, marking a significant step toward strengthening international climate justice and state responsibility for climate-related human rights impacts. The resolution follows the landmark 2025 advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice, which stated that governments have legal obligations… [Read More]

  The World Bank Group has announced plans to more than double its annual guarantee issuance in Africa to $6.4 billion by 2030 through its Guarantee Platform managed by Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. The initiative aims to attract private investment into key sectors across Africa, including agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, digital services, finance, and trade…. [Read More]

The European Investment Fund has committed €200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to support the expansion of biomethane and advanced bioenergy production across Europe. The investment will support Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II), a new infrastructure fund focused on developing large-scale biogas facilities using anaerobic digestion technology. The projects aim to… [Read More]

World Bank has warned that Yemen’s economy continues to deteriorate as conflict-related pressures, declining humanitarian aid, and ongoing structural challenges push the country deeper into crisis. According to the Spring 2026 edition of the Yemen Economic Monitor titled Pushing Against the Tide, Yemen’s real GDP contracted by 1.5% in 2025 and is expected to shrink… [Read More]

A healthcare initiative supported by the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, World Health Organization Somalia, and Action Against Hunger is helping transform maternal and child healthcare access in Mogadishu through an integrated “one-stop-shop” medical approach at Makkah Hospital. The initiative combines maternal healthcare, nutrition support, vaccinations, and child health services under one roof, allowing… [Read More]

United Nations Development Programme has launched a new regional dialogue initiative aimed at strengthening the role of faith-based leaders in preventing violent extremism in digital spaces across Asia. The First Regional Forum of the Faith-Based Leaders Regional Dialogue Process on Preventing Violent Extremism in the Digital Space was held in Bangkok from 12–14 May 2026…. [Read More]

Norma Foley has announced the opening of applications for organisations seeking to deliver the expanded Traveller and Roma Local Employment Initiative, a national programme aimed at reducing long-standing unemployment among Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. The initiative, originally established in 2006 as the Special Initiative for Travellers, was created to address high levels of… [Read More]

Martin Heydon has announced €1.18 million in funding for 46 farm safety, health, and wellbeing projects across Ireland, as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety standards and support farmer welfare. The funding, delivered through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Open Call for Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing Projects, was awarded following… [Read More]

Jennifer Murnane O’Connor has welcomed a significant rise in the number of people accessing drug treatment services across Ireland, following increased government investment in healthcare capacity and addiction support programs. New figures released by the Health Research Board through the National Drug Treatment Reporting System (NDTRS) show that 15,422 cases presented for treatment for problem… [Read More]

The Irish government has officially opened applications for the €120 million Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS), aimed at providing financial assistance to haulage and passenger transport operators across the country. The scheme was announced by Darragh O’Brien alongside Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer on 20 May 2026. Administered by the Department of Transport, the initiative… [Read More]

The UK Government has confirmed an investment of more than £1 billion over the next three years to support PE and school sport. The funding package includes allocations for the PE Premium, capital investment in facilities, transitional support for primary schools, and the creation of a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, which will… [Read More]

The Tennessee Department of Health has launched the first funding opportunity under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), marking the beginning of a series of competitive grants aimed at strengthening rural health systems across the state. Governor Bill Lee emphasized that the program is designed to ensure all residents, regardless of location, have access to… [Read More]

A major new funding opportunity has launched for agricultural researchers looking to improve animal health and tackle antibiotic resistance. The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) officially opened its 2026 Request for Applications (RFA). Created by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), the consortium is seeking innovative research proposals that deliver… [Read More]

WisdomTree has announced the launch of the WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund (WDRN), which will trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The fund arrives at a crucial time for artificial intelligence, as the technology expands beyond digital applications into physical AI, enabling machines to perceive, decide, and autonomously act in the real world…. [Read More]