Between June and August 2022, Pakistan experienced unprecedented torrential rains that caused catastrophic flooding, affecting approximately one-third of the country. The floods displaced nearly eight million people, claimed over 1,700 lives, and left 9.6 million children in need of humanitarian assistance. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment valued the economic losses and damages at around US$30 billion,… [Read More]
Lao PDR Case Study: Facilitating Child-Focused Psychosocial Support During Flood Recovery in Sanamxay District
Between July and September 2018, Lao PDR faced severe heavy rains and flash floods triggered by tropical storm Son-Tinh, which were further intensified by the collapse of the Xe Pien–Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Champasak Province. These events caused widespread flooding across Attapeu Province, resulting in significant economic and non-economic losses. Families experienced destruction… [Read More]
Youth-Led Organizations Safeguard Children in Flood-Affected Kisumu, Kenya
In May 2024, Kisumu, Kenya experienced severe flooding when the River Nyando overflowed, reflecting the growing unpredictability of rainfall patterns due to climate change. These floods caused widespread economic and non-economic losses, destroying homes, displacing families, damaging agricultural livelihoods, and disrupting essential infrastructure such as sanitation facilities. Children were disproportionately affected, facing disrupted schooling, increased… [Read More]
Addressing Psychosocial Impacts on Honduran Children: Mental Health First Aid for Climate and COVID-19
In November 2020, Honduras was hit by back-to-back hurricanes Eta and Iota, compounding the socioeconomic strain already caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These storms triggered overflowing rivers, flooding, and landslides, resulting in severe economic and non-economic losses for families, particularly affecting livelihoods in agriculture, industry, and tourism, as well as critical infrastructure such as homes,… [Read More]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Lessons and Insights for Regional Development
Over the past two decades, Bosnia and Herzegovina has faced increasingly severe extreme weather events, including floods, droughts, and wildfires, with floods and landslides remaining the most frequent and damaging hazards. The intensity and frequency of floods have risen due to shifting seasonal precipitation patterns, with the May 2024 event marking the country’s most intense… [Read More]
AU–EU Innovation Agenda: Driving Climate Resilience and Sustainable Energy in Africa and Europe
On 17 December 2025, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, programme leaders, and policymakers from Africa, Europe, and beyond gathered in Brussels and online for the fifth edition of the Workshop Series: Implementing the AU–EU Innovation Agenda. Co-organized by the African Union, the European Union, and the Africa–Europe Foundation, this edition focused on “Innovations for Climate Resilience and… [Read More]
The Role of Media in Influencing Public Views on the EU
The news media plays a central role in shaping public perceptions of the European Union, influencing how citizens respond to European integration. Coverage of EU affairs is increasingly politicized, and reporting often adopts a cynical tone that can alienate the public. This reflects broader cultural shifts in politics, where media-savvy performances by politicians sometimes overshadow… [Read More]
Climate Adaptation in Bhutan: The Girl Who Carried Buckets
Analesha Gurung, a tenth grader at Tsirangtoe School in Bhutan, carries buckets each morning not for experiments, but in the hope of collecting water from taps that often run dry. The lack of reliable water has affected daily life for 767 students and 78 staff members, creating unhygienic conditions, locked toilets, and difficult choices between… [Read More]
Improving Learning Outcomes: Strategies for Education NGOs
Enhancing learning outcomes is one of the most pressing challenges in education, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Education-focused NGOs play a crucial role in addressing these gaps by implementing community-centered initiatives, providing resources, supporting teachers, and introducing innovative learning models that strengthen education systems from the ground up. These organizations aim to improve student performance while… [Read More]
Join Charity Volunteering: Enrich Lives and Strengthen Communities
Volunteering for charity is a deeply rewarding way to give back to society, offering meaningful support to those in need while enriching the volunteer’s own life. Whether you are a student, professional, or retiree, dedicating your time, skills, or resources without expecting payment allows you to contribute to causes such as education, environmental protection, food… [Read More]
Implementing Accelerated Learning in South African Schools: Insights and Lessons
The Accelerated Learning Project in South Africa was initiated as a key component of the Zero Dropout Campaign, funded by DGMT, to address the pervasive problem of learner dropout. Recognizing that students who fall behind in early grades often struggle to catch up, the project developed an after-school programme based on the internationally recognized Teaching… [Read More]
Cameroon WFP Country Strategic Plan 2022-2026: Full Evaluation Report
The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the evaluation of the Cameroon WFP Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2022–2026 have been prepared by the WFP Office of Evaluation, drawing on an initial document review and consultations with the Cameroon Country Office. The document provides essential guidance for stakeholders, outlining the purpose, selection criteria, and expected activities of… [Read More]
US Commits $2B to UN Humanitarian Aid Amid Trump Funding Cuts and Warning to Agencies
The United States announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as part of its broader push to reform international assistance, even as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to cut U.S. foreign aid and urges U.N. agencies to “adapt, shrink or die.” While the pledge marks a fraction of historical contributions—previous U.S. funding for… [Read More]
Brazil’s Climate Finance Challenge: Charting the Path to Effective Reforms
Brazil stands at a critical juncture in its climate and development trajectory. Following its role as host of COP30, the country has a unique opportunity to align its climate ambitions with the financial reforms necessary to mobilize investment at scale. While Brazil has long been recognized for leadership in renewable energy, forest conservation, and sustainable… [Read More]
Understanding the UN’s Groundbreaking Resolution on AI in Nuclear Command Systems
In an unusually swift move for the United Nations, the General Assembly’s First Committee adopted a resolution on November 6, 2025, addressing the potential risks of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into nuclear weapons systems, particularly in nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3). Spearheaded by Austria, El Salvador, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Malta, and Mexico, the resolution brought… [Read More]
Empowering Young Voices: Children as Climate Storytellers Through Environmental Education
In the summer of 2024, record-breaking heatwaves in northern India forced schools across several states to close for weeks. While policymakers viewed these closures as temporary disruptions, for children, they were lessons learned from direct experience. Heat, water scarcity, and air pollution became daily realities rather than abstract concepts, highlighting a gap between lived experience… [Read More]
Perspective on Advancing Transition Minerals Policymaking Through Learning
Amid the global surge in demand for transition minerals, which are critical for various energy technologies, policymakers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America face the challenge of making complex decisions far faster than traditional learning models can support. Governments must navigate choices around resource use for economic growth, value addition, industrial policy, infrastructure, fiscal terms,… [Read More]
Beyond Scholarships: The Hidden Barriers to Educational Advancement
In India, scholarships are often seen as a definitive solution to educational inequity, providing financial access with the expectation that merit and effort will naturally follow. However, evidence from classrooms, campuses, and hostels across the country indicates that for many first-generation learners, scholarships alone do not guarantee educational mobility. While they remove financial barriers, they… [Read More]
How the Escazú Agreement is Redefining Democracy in Latin America
A landmark legal achievement is offering hope in one of the world’s deadliest regions for environmental defenders. Civil society movements across Latin America and the Caribbean have played a pivotal role in securing the widely ratified Escazú Agreement, which enshrines protections for people defending their communities against the impacts of climate change. Despite these advances,… [Read More]
Africa GreenCo Receives Additional Investment from Impact Fund Denmark to Tackle Power Shortages
In southern Africa, frequent power outages are disrupting both households and businesses, particularly in Zambia, where many areas receive less than three hours of electricity per day. These shortages hinder economic growth and development, highlighting the urgent need for more reliable energy sources. Zambia relies heavily on hydropower, a low-emission energy source, but climate change-induced… [Read More]
Year in Review: How Five Climate Disasters Impacted Children in 2025
In 2025, children worldwide were among the most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate disasters, facing school closures, displacement, and threats to their health and safety. Heatwaves, flash floods, storms, and hurricanes disrupted daily life, forcing families into temporary shelters and exacerbating risks such as malnutrition, child labor, and early marriage. Save the Children… [Read More]
Caribbean Launches 16 Days of Activism to Combat Gender-Based Violence
This year, UNFPA Caribbean joined the global community in marking the 16 Days of Activism with a strong regional call to end all forms of gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated GBV (TFGBV). From cyberstalking and online harassment to image-based abuse and digital hate, these online harms have real and profound impacts on women and girls across… [Read More]
Caribbean Launches 16 Days of Activism to Combat Gender-Based Violence
This year, UNFPA Caribbean joined the global community in marking the 16 Days of Activism with a strong regional call to end all forms of gender-based violence, including technology-facilitated GBV (TFGBV). From cyberstalking and online harassment to image-based abuse and digital hate, these online harms have real and profound impacts on women and girls across… [Read More]
