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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Malta’s energy transition with a €100 million financing agreement for the country’s second electricity interconnector with Italy. The announcement was made by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora and Malta’s Minister for Finance Clyde Caruana, highlighting the project’s importance in strengthening energy security, improving supply stability, and enabling greater integration… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved €10 billion in new financing, including nearly €2 billion dedicated to strengthening Europe’s energy autonomy through expanded investments in clean energy, energy savings, and grid modernisation. The funding is aimed at accelerating Europe’s transition away from fossil fuels while improving energy affordability and industrial competitiveness. The clean… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission have launched expanded advisory support to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition and strengthen energy autonomy in regions historically dependent on coal, peat, and oil shale. Through the Technical Assistance for a Green Energy Transition (TARGET) programme, the initiative provides free expert guidance to help regions identify,… [Read More]

The European Union, together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and partner development finance institutions, has signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund. The initiative is designed to mobilise up to €20 billion in private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries, strengthening global investment in climate and environmental action. The… [Read More]

The European Commission and EIB Global have announced a €1.3 billion financing package to support private sector development, SMEs, and financial institutions in EU partner countries. The initiative will fund infrastructure projects in clean energy, digitalisation, and connectivity, while also strengthening economic ties between the EU and its neighbouring regions. It is backed by a… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Karl Nehammer has begun his first official visit to Ukraine in his current role overseeing the bank’s operations in the country. The four-day visit, taking place from 26 to 29 April, is focused on strengthening cooperation in recovery, energy security, infrastructure development, and Ukraine’s broader path toward European Union… [Read More]

The Government has approved funding for a new domestic violence refuge in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, as announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD. The project, expected to be completed by Q1 2028, will be delivered by Aoibhneas… [Read More]

Agriculture remains a key driver of economic growth in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), but it also faces significant challenges. The sector contributes heavily to environmental pressure while farmers are increasingly exposed to extreme weather events. At the same time, many producers lack access to financial instruments and technical support needed to shift toward… [Read More]

The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 highlights that acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain at alarmingly high levels worldwide, with hunger increasingly concentrated in a small group of countries. The report, released by the Global Network Against Food Crises, shows that acute hunger has doubled over the past decade, and for the first time,… [Read More]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Government of Ethiopia, the German Embassy, and KfW Development Bank, has inaugurated a solar-powered irrigation scheme in Gode, located in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. The initiative aims to strengthen year-round food production and improve the ability of drought-prone communities to withstand climate-related shocks. It is funded… [Read More]

The Global Fund has announced a new phase in its malaria response in southern Africa, launching the MOSASWA multi-country grant alongside additional emergency and climate-responsive funding. The initiative, announced ahead of World Malaria Day, aims to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination by addressing rising transmission risks linked to population movement and extreme weather events. The… [Read More]

Misconceptions about women migrant workers remain deeply rooted in Cambodia, often shaped by traditional gender norms that contribute to stigma, discrimination, and in some cases, violence. A 2023 UN Women Cambodia survey of 168 male university students in Phnom Penh found that half of the respondents considered physical abuse against women migrant workers to be… [Read More]

CVC Credit, the global credit management platform of CVC plc, has announced the final close of its fourth CLO equity fund, CVC CLO Equity IV, securing $1 billion in commitments. The fund is designed to support around $15 billion in global CLO issuance through CVC Credit’s Liquid Credit platform, reinforcing its scale in structured credit… [Read More]

The speech delivered at the conference on restoring security and safety at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant reflects both remembrance and urgency. It begins with a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, honoring the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who risked and often lost their lives to contain the catastrophe… [Read More]

On World Malaria Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) called on global and national partners to strengthen efforts to prevent a resurgence of malaria in Pakistan, emphasizing that eliminating the disease within this generation is now a realistic goal. While Pakistan recorded a 10% reduction in malaria cases in 2025 compared to the previous… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a regional initiative to strengthen technical capacity in the implementation of the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11), focusing on improving the recording and analysis of mortality data across the Americas. The initiative began with the course “Training of ICD-11 coders and its tools: mortality component… [Read More]

Jamaica is joining the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and global partners in observing the 24th Vaccination Week in the Americas and the 15th World Immunization Week from April 25 to May 2, 2026. The campaign is being held under the theme “Your decision makes a difference. Immunization for all.” and highlights the importance of… [Read More]

Ahead of World Malaria Day on 25 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a major breakthrough in malaria control with the prequalification of the first-ever treatment specifically designed for newborns and young infants weighing between two and five kilograms. The medicine, artemether-lumefantrine, meets international standards for quality, safety, and efficacy and is expected… [Read More]

During World Immunization Week, observed from 24 to 30 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners are emphasizing the life-saving impact of vaccines across all stages of life. The campaign highlights scientific advancements that have enabled effective vaccines against diseases such as malaria, HPV, cholera, dengue, meningitis, RSV, Ebola, and mpox, underscoring the… [Read More]

At the 2026 World Overflight Risk Conference in Malta, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar warned that rapidly evolving weapon technologies are increasing the risk to civilian aircraft operating in or near conflict zones. He stressed that while the aviation sector has shown strong resilience during recent geopolitical crises, operational adaptability… [Read More]

In rural and hard-to-reach parts of Uganda, female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a serious human rights violation and public health concern, deeply rooted in traditional gender norms. These practices often lead to child marriage, school dropouts, and increased exposure to violence, trapping girls in cycles of poverty and limiting their future opportunities. For many communities… [Read More]

The Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 per cent of global oil and gas supplies pass, has become a critical point of vulnerability as ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States has severely disrupted maritime traffic. This disruption has exposed the global economy’s heavy dependence on fossil fuels, leading to volatile prices, supply… [Read More]

The United Nations is currently supporting efforts to make parts of the South Pacific safe for habitation again, as the long-standing danger of unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to pose increasing risks to public health and the environment. However, experts warn that corroding munitions left behind from past conflicts are steadily leaking toxic substances into land… [Read More]