The Institutional and Sustainability Support to Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Angola, funded by the African Development Bank since 2015, has had a transformative impact on communities struggling with access to safe water and sanitation. Previously, many families relied on distant river sources, leading to high rates of waterborne diseases. Now, with improved… [Read More]
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USAID Contraceptives to Be Burned in France as 218M Women Still Lack Access
Nearly $10 million worth of U.S.-funded contraceptives, originally intended for distribution in low-income countries, are being shipped from Belgium to France for destruction. The stockpile, which includes IUDs, implants, and birth control pills, was designated to support reproductive health programs in vulnerable regions of Africa and Asia. However, a combination of political impasse and restrictive… [Read More]
New Water and Sanitation Facilities Launched in Bangui, Central African Republic
On 6 August 2025, the Government of the Central African Republic, in partnership with the African Development Bank, will inaugurate new water and sanitation infrastructure developed under the First Drinking Water and Sanitation Sub-Programme (PSEPA). The event will take place in Bangui and surrounding rural areas, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance essential infrastructure… [Read More]
2025 AfDB Report: Cameroon Must Strengthen Capital Mobilization for Long-Term Growth
The African Development Bank Group officially launched its 2025 Country Report on Cameroon during a ceremony held in Yaoundé on 22 July 2025. The event featured in-depth discussions on the country’s current economic challenges and development priorities. The report is part of the broader African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2025, which offers an annual review of… [Read More]
Uganda Launches NDC 3.0 to Strengthen Climate Action and Ambition
The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank, has officially launched the stocktaking process for its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and initiated the development of NDC 3.0. This launch marks a key milestone in Uganda’s climate action agenda, aligning national climate efforts with the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake under… [Read More]
Desert-to-Power: €6M SEFA Funding Boosts Dédougou Solar Energy Project in Burkina Faso
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, has pledged a €6 million concessional finance package to support the development of the 18 MW Dédougou Solar Power Plant in Burkina Faso. This investment represents a key step in expanding the country’s renewable energy capacity and addressing its energy access challenges…. [Read More]
IFAD Urges Urgent Investment in Rural Communities to Reform Global Food Systems
As global leaders gather for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is calling for urgent measures to prioritize rural populations and small-scale farmers in the transformation of global food systems. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of food system reform, progress remains inconsistent. Small-scale farmers, responsible for… [Read More]
Global Hunger Drops, But Increases in Africa and Western Asia: UN Report
In 2024, around 673 million people — approximately 8.2% of the global population — experienced hunger, marking a slight decline from 2023 and 2022. However, progress remains uneven, with hunger increasing in many parts of Africa and western Asia. These figures are part of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)… [Read More]
Discover Funded Projects for a Green and Just Energy and Industrial Transition
The call for proposals launched by iCS marked a significant step in expanding its operational model and creating more opportunities to advance the climate agenda in Brazil. Out of the 13 selected projects, 12 organizations are new grantees, and 5 are based in the Northeast region. With 210 initial registrations, the process demonstrated strong interest… [Read More]
Global Tiger Day 2025: Putting Indigenous Communities at the Heart of Tiger Conservation
This Global Tiger Day, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlights the vital role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in protecting wild tigers. These communities have coexisted with tigers for generations, safeguarding landscapes that are essential not only for wildlife but also for ecosystem services such as water security, forest regeneration,… [Read More]
BRIDGE Programme Grants to Advance Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Leadership Opportunities
The Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE) programme, led by IUCN, has over a decade of experience in strengthening water diplomacy across more than twenty transboundary river basins worldwide. The programme supports sustainable water resource management, promotes biodiversity conservation, and encourages peaceful cross-border cooperation. Its core mission is to build governance capacities that can ensure… [Read More]
Improving Humanitarian Finance Delivery: Key Lessons from Ethiopia’s Somali Region
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is enhancing Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) delivery in Ethiopia through strategic partnerships and innovations in digital payments. Its approach demonstrates a commitment to using public and private finance to address urgent humanitarian needs, while also working to stimulate local economies, open markets, and reduce poverty. Digital payments are becoming… [Read More]
DOST-ASTI Announces ASTICON 2025 to Shape the Philippines’ Digital Future
The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) will host the Advanced Science, Technology and Innovation Convention (ASTICON) 2025 on August 5, 2025, at Novotel Manila, Araneta City. The event aims to reinforce the agency’s commitment to innovation, research, and collaboration for a tech-driven future in the Philippines. Themed “Preparing… [Read More]
Global Dialogue Highlights Women’s Leadership in Peace, Security, and Diplomacy
Cambodia has made notable progress in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, demonstrating its commitment to gender inclusion in peacebuilding and diplomacy. Since 2006, the country has deployed over 10,000 UN peacekeepers, including 946 women. By June 2025, women have accounted for more than 20% of Cambodia’s peacekeeping forces since October 2024—one of… [Read More]
$3 Million Boost for Global Partnerships in Indigenous Health Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is allocating $3 million to support international research collaborations that address neurodegeneration among Indigenous populations worldwide. This initiative is part of the 2024 NHMRC–Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA): Indigenous Health Research grant opportunity. Two research teams comprising Australian and… [Read More]
Vodafone Foundation Expands Emergency Response Programme to Boost Global Crisis Preparedness
The Vodafone Foundation is expanding its global emergency preparedness by pre-deploying Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) kits to seven additional international locations. This move is aimed at enhancing the Foundation’s ability to provide rapid connectivity during crises and disasters. These new hubs—located in Albania, Czechia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ireland, Mozambique, and Portugal—will… [Read More]
World Nature Conservation Day: NAB Foundation Funds Environmental Initiatives
To commemorate World Nature Conservation Day 2025, the NAB Foundation has awarded grants of $90,000 each to two prominent conservation organisations: Odonata Foundation and Bush Heritage Australia. The funding aims to support hands-on, community-driven projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of Australia’s ecosystems and native wildlife. The Odonata Foundation, based in Victoria, works… [Read More]
£78 Million Environmental Charity Launched to Enhance Suffolk’s Biodiversity
A new environmental charity, the East Suffolk Trust (EaST), has been established to enhance biodiversity and restore landscapes across East Suffolk and the wider county. At least £78 million has been pledged by the Sizewell C nuclear power project to support the trust over the next 70 years. EaST’s mission is to make East Suffolk… [Read More]
4 Urgent Climate Issues: Pollution, Melting Microbes, River Restoration, and Elderly Risks
The Frontiers Report 2025, released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), highlights four escalating environmental threats that intersect critically with human vulnerability: legacy pollution, melting glacier microbes, the undamming of rivers, and climate risks for aging populations. These dangers, once seen as distant or theoretical, are increasingly real and immediate. The report emphasizes the… [Read More]
Clean Cooking Sector Hits Milestone with Record Growth and Surge in Carbon Revenue
The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) has published its latest Clean Cooking Industry Snapshot, revealing significant financial shifts within the sector. Since 2018, revenues among tracked clean cooking enterprises have increased eightfold, while capital raised has grown fivefold—largely due to a sharp rise in debt financing. The report underscores the increasing influence of carbon markets in… [Read More]
England’s Recycling Services to Get £1.1 Billion Upgrade
The UK government has announced a £1.1 billion investment to overhaul recycling services across towns and cities in England, funded through packaging reforms. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed that the funding will support infrastructure improvements and modernized waste collection systems. This marks a major shift from the previous system, where local councils and taxpayers… [Read More]
WHO Raises Alarm Over Soaring Malnutrition Rates in Gaza
Malnutrition in the Gaza Strip has reached crisis levels, with a sharp increase in deaths recorded in July 2025. Of the 74 total malnutrition-related deaths this year, 63 occurred in July alone. These included 24 children under five, one child over five, and 38 adults. Many of the deceased were already in critical condition or… [Read More]
Empowering Rural Alberta: Building Resilient and Thriving Communities
Alberta’s government is allocating $114.6 million in grant funding to support 86 local infrastructure projects in municipalities across the province. This initiative aims to address the growing infrastructure needs of rural communities by investing in safe and efficient transportation systems and modern water and wastewater facilities to accommodate population growth and support economic development. The… [Read More]
