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A new study by Zero Carbon Analytics has found that scaling up solar power could help the Philippines avoid about US$28 million in coal and gas imports by 2030. This would ease the impact of Middle East‑driven energy price spikes on a country already struggling with staggered fuel price hikes. The report estimates that meeting… [Read More]

Rising input costs are forcing farmers to rethink fertilizer use, leading to reduced application rates in many cases. However, this shift is also driving a broader transformation in agriculture, where the focus is moving from simply applying nutrients to maximizing their efficiency and economic return. The concept of Return on Fertilizer Investment (ROFI) is gaining… [Read More]

India has withdrawn its bid to host COP33 in 2028, signaling a shift in its climate diplomacy priorities amid growing finance gaps, geopolitical tensions, and rising expectations in global climate negotiations. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change confirmed the decision to the UNFCCC, ending India’s earlier ambition announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi… [Read More]

The government of Ontario has introduced new legislation to implement HST relief on eligible new homes, aiming to reduce costs for homebuyers and stimulate housing development. The proposed measure, developed in partnership with the federal government, is expected to provide significant financial relief while supporting economic growth and job creation in the province’s construction sector…. [Read More]

Rural Minds has launched a new educational webpage, “Tardive Dyskinesia: What You Need to Know,” to mark Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, which coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month. Supported by Neurocrine Biosciences and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, the initiative aims to raise awareness of tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement disorder linked to antipsychotic medications that causes… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank Group strengthened its commitment to addressing housing challenges in Germany by hosting a major housing roadshow in Berlin. The event brought together government officials, housing developers, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders to identify practical solutions for increasing the supply of affordable homes. Discussions focused on overcoming barriers such as rising construction… [Read More]

Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), testified before the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the severe impact that foreign overcapacity and subsidized over‑quota sugar imports have had on American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers, as well as the workers who process these crops. He urged USTR to… [Read More]

The Government of Ontario has announced a $480,000 investment to expand inclusive and affordable sport opportunities for girls across the province. The funding will support “The Next Play Program,” led by Canadian Women & Sport, aiming to engage nearly 3,500 girls by equipping community sport organizations with the tools and resources needed to nurture young… [Read More]

The Philippines faces persistent energy challenges, including high electricity costs, reliance on imported fuels, and vulnerability to climate-related disruptions. In response, the United Nations is working closely with the government and local communities to build a more secure, affordable, and inclusive energy system. These efforts aim to reduce dependency on fossil fuels while strengthening resilience… [Read More]

Civil society organizations have expressed concerns that the World Health Assembly may not finalize the remaining annex of the Pandemic Agreement, particularly the pathogen access and benefit-sharing (PABS) system. Discussions are ongoing at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, where member states are working to resolve key differences before the scheduled conclusion of negotiations…. [Read More]

Food and Agriculture Organization, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation and supported by the Russian Federation, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening irrigation, water and land management across the Sahel region. The project was formally introduced during a regional inception workshop that brought together representatives from Burkina Faso, Chad,… [Read More]

Zimbabwe is advancing its resilience-building agenda through collaborative efforts led by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations Development Programme, alongside the European Union and other partners. A joint monitoring visit to the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund Phase Two (ZRBF 2) project sites in the Mid-Zambezi region assessed progress one year into the… [Read More]

Efforts to strengthen agrifood systems in Southern Africa are gaining momentum through initiatives led by the Food and Agriculture Organization under the EU-funded STOSAR II project. Working across the Southern African Development Community, the programme focuses on building resilient value chains by combining practical knowledge, innovation and collaboration among stakeholders, including farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives and… [Read More]

Malawi is undertaking a significant transformation to build a more inclusive and resilient labour market by aligning policies, data systems and public finance. This shift reflects a move away from fragmented approaches toward integrated systems designed to improve job creation and strengthen social protection for its population. A key milestone in this transformation is the… [Read More]

Last week, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), together with the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), co‑hosted a roundtable bringing together senior representatives from audit firms, accounting bodies, regulators, and standard setters. The event provided a platform to discuss risks affecting audit quality and the importance… [Read More]

Elisity, Inc., the pioneer of Cognitive Trust, has announced a $26 million Series A funding round co‑led by Two Bear Capital and AllegisCyber Capital, with participation from Atlantic Bridge. The company is the first to deliver a single cybersecurity platform that uses identity and behavior‑based intelligence to dynamically adapt security for users, devices, data, and… [Read More]

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has announced the launch of the Wealth Education Center, a centralized platform designed to help financial advisors navigate increasing complexity in markets, tax, and investment strategies. The initiative aims to provide clear, practical guidance for advisors working with high net worth and ultra‑high net worth clients. The Wealth Education Center… [Read More]

BESTSELLER has announced a $3 million commitment to the Regenerative Fund for Nature, expanding support for farmers’ livelihoods and land restoration in South Africa. By joining partners such as Conservation International, Kering, and Inditex, the company is helping farmers who produce cotton, wool, leather, and cashmere adopt regenerative practices that restore ecosystems, mitigate climate change,… [Read More]

GitLab Foundation has released its 2026 Impact Report, showing that its outcomes‑driven grantmaking is delivering returns far beyond expectations. The report projects $8 billion in lifetime earnings gains for more than 775,000 individuals worldwide, with every $1 invested generating approximately $193 in lifetime earnings. This surpasses the Foundation’s ambitious target of $100 per dollar invested… [Read More]

UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Anna Mutavati, issued a statement following a five‑day mission to South Sudan, highlighting the escalating violence, displacement, and food insecurity affecting women and girls. Since the start of 2026, nearly 60 percent of those displaced—over 223,000—are women and girls, with an average of 104 forced to… [Read More]

In April 2026, more than 130 leaders, policymakers, civil society representatives, and international partners gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, to address the growing crisis of water scarcity, land degradation, and biodiversity loss in Central Asia. The side event, organized by UN Women alongside national institutions, highlighted the disproportionate impact of these challenges on women and girls,… [Read More]

The Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the institution’s 2025 financial statements along with the allocation of $1.46 billion in net income from its ordinary capital resources. The decision was announced during the ADB Annual Meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The majority of the funds, $926.4 million, will be directed to… [Read More]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan have launched a new joint initiative to help countries and businesses in Asia and the Pacific cope with rising energy prices while accelerating the transition to more resilient and sustainable energy systems. The initiative, called Action for Creating Energy Security for Long-term Resilience (ACCEL), was announced at the… [Read More]