On October 24, 2025, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of $5.44 million for 28 Indigenous-led projects across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. This initiative aims to enhance Indigenous leadership and participation in the forest… [Read More]
UK, Guatemala Unite to Advance Climate Action Before COP30
The British Embassy in Guatemala and the Ministry of Environment jointly organized a strategic workshop aimed at preparing Guatemala’s delegation for the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The event brought together key figures, including Vice Minister Edwin Castellanos, who heads the delegation; Igor De la Roca, Secretary of CONAP; Ambassador Rita Mishaan, Guatemala’s Climate Change… [Read More]
Ireland to Gain €400 Million Boost for Social and Affordable Housing from EIB and HFA Partnership
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) have announced a €400 million partnership to expand access to high-quality, energy-efficient, and affordable housing in Ireland. This new loan facility will finance the delivery of hundreds of social and affordable homes across the country, further strengthening Ireland’s leadership in sustainable housing investment supported… [Read More]
George Soros Honored with European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma
George Soros, founder of the Open Society Foundations, has been awarded the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma in recognition of his decades-long dedication to advancing the rights and dignity of Roma communities across Europe. The award, endowed by Germany’s Manfred Lautenschläger Foundation, honors the legacy of Holocaust survivors and Roma civil… [Read More]
IOM Delivers Emergency Shelter Aid to Gaza Following Ceasefire
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has sent more than 47,000 relief items to Gaza since the 10 October 2025 ceasefire, including 31,000 shelter materials such as 2,500 tents, to assist displaced families amid severe devastation. IOM Director General Amy Pope emphasized the urgency of delivering aid swiftly and safely, highlighting that shelter is a… [Read More]
Johannesburg Hosts Tripartite Meeting on Driving a Just Transition in Climate Action
Representatives of governments, workers, and employers from ten countries convened in Johannesburg to discuss how national climate commitments can promote decent work and social justice through a just transition. The international workshop, titled “Addressing just transition in nationally determined contributions (NDCs): Learning, leading and looking ahead,” was organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) with… [Read More]
New ILO Study Links Climate Change Impacts to Expanding Green Job Potential in Arab Region
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that climate change is transforming the world of work across the Arab States, disrupting employment patterns and threatening livelihoods in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and energy. At the same time, it is creating new opportunities for green jobs and environmentally sustainable businesses. The findings come from the… [Read More]
ILO Promotes Social and Solidarity Economy as Key to Inclusive, Human-Centred Growth
The International Labour Organization (ILO) underscored the vital role of cooperatives and the broader social and solidarity economy (SSE) in redefining global progress beyond traditional GDP-based measures to include human rights, equality, and sustainability. During the Expert Roundtable on “Embedding Human Rights in Metrics of Progress,” held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on… [Read More]
Pioneering Research on Decent Work in Aquaculture Unveiled at Philippines’ First National Dialogue
The Philippine aquaculture sector is taking major steps to strengthen productivity, sustainability, and supply chain resilience while addressing human and labour risks. With support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of Japan through the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Supply Chains (RISSC) Project, the country hosted its first-ever National Industry Dialogue for a… [Read More]
UN Warns of ‘Terrifying’ Situation in El Fasher, Calls for Urgent Ceasefire in Sudan
Tom Fletcher, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, expressed deep alarm over the escalating violence in El Fasher, Sudan, as reports emerge of widespread civilian casualties and forced displacement. He described a dire situation where hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped with no access to food, healthcare, or safety, as fighting intensifies and escape routes… [Read More]
Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Melissa as 1.6 Million Children Face Danger
Hurricane Melissa, currently a powerful Category 4 storm moving slowly across the Caribbean Sea, is expected to intensify into a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph (about 252 km/h). The storm threatens to bring days of destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, raising fears of infrastructure collapse and… [Read More]
Reviving Lake Chad: How Local Communities Are Restoring Livelihoods and Hope
Across the Lake Chad Basin, communities are beginning to witness a revival of livelihoods and hope after years of conflict and climate shocks. In Chad’s Kouloudia Sub-Prefecture, farmers like Achta—once forced to abandon their land—are now harvesting abundant crops thanks to improved irrigation and agricultural support. Her story illustrates how access to water and modern… [Read More]
Caribbean: WFP Steps Up Support to Vulnerable Communities Before Tropical Storm Melissa
As Tropical Storm Melissa moves across the Caribbean, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is working closely with governments and partners to help communities prepare and minimize the storm’s impact. With forecasts indicating that Melissa could intensify into a major hurricane, WFP’s actions are focused on early preparedness… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank Funds Water Infrastructure Improvements in Rural Georgia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $233.2 million results-based loan to expand access to reliable and safe water supply services in rural areas of Georgia. The new initiative, known as the Clean, Local, Equitable Access to Reliable Water (CLEAR) Program, aims to ensure sustainable and inclusive water supply for residents in at least… [Read More]
Asian Development Bank Funds $100 Million Project to Revitalize Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism sector through strategic policy reforms and targeted investments aligned with the National Tourism Policy. The initiative aims to strengthen sector governance, enhance private sector participation, and address infrastructure gaps while promoting product development and destination marketing to increase… [Read More]
Mozambique Experts Receive Training from African Development Bank on Sustainable Project Management
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Mozambique have successfully concluded a five-day training workshop aimed at strengthening national capacity in applying the Bank’s updated Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) to ongoing and future Bank-financed projects. The training brought together more than 80 participants from project implementation units, national environmental agencies, sectoral ministries, executing… [Read More]
Burundi to Benefit from $8.6 Million African Development Fund Grant for Water and Climate Resilience
The African Development Fund, through its Climate Action Window, has approved an additional $8.6 million grant to support the first phase of the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme (PASEREC) in Burundi. This new financing builds on the initial $13.3 million approved in 2023, extending the programme’s duration by another year. The expanded… [Read More]
African Risk Financing Programme Reaches $150 Million with $2 Million Drought Payout to Mozambique
Mozambique has received a $2 million insurance premium for drought protection for the 2025–2026 agricultural season, marking its third consecutive year of coverage under the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) Programme. The announcement was made during the 2025 Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Forum, held in Maputo from October 14 to… [Read More]
Historic Launch: Haiti’s First Feminist Fund Targets $1 Million to Empower Women
The Fund for Haitian Women (FHW), led by the Haitian Women’s Collective (HWC), has officially launched with the ambitious goal of raising one million dollars by April 2026. As the first feminist fund in the Caribbean, FHW seeks to promote gender justice, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development in Haiti. The initiative comes at a time… [Read More]
€22 Million SOGREA Initiative to Boost Green Mini-Grid Development in Sierra Leone
The European Union-funded Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) Initiative has launched a new €22 million Investment Facility in collaboration with the Government of Sierra Leone and private sector partners. The initiative aims to accelerate electricity access through the deployment of green mini-grids, advancing Sierra Leone’s national goal of universal energy access. Implemented by the… [Read More]
New EU-ILO Program Aims to Strengthen Ukraine’s Workforce and Jobs
The European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a landmark partnership to modernize Ukraine’s labour market, strengthen social dialogue, and advance youth employment through the Youth Guarantee initiative. The project, titled “Promoting Inclusive Labour Market Governance Reform in Support of Ukraine’s Reconstruction and EU Accession,” will run for 36 months from… [Read More]
Albania Receives €100 Million from EU Growth Plan to Strengthen Economy
Albania has made notable progress in advancing its Reform and Growth Agenda under the EU Growth Plan, achieving 21 of the 41 planned reform measures (51%) between December 2024 and June 2025. This strong performance prompted the European Commission to disburse €99.3 million under the Reform and Growth Facility, positioning Albania as the top performer… [Read More]
EU Invests €6 Million to Boost Energy Efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken a significant step toward a greener and more energy-efficient future with the launch of the EU4EnergyEfficiency project. Funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Czech Development Agency (CZDA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations (MOFTER),… [Read More]
