A new ILO report, “Mapping just transition in NDC 3.0: Global trends across 123 countries”, highlights a significant increase in references to just transition, employment, and decent work in the latest Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). While the report acknowledges this progress, it emphasizes the critical need to focus on implementation, including labour-related policies that support… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) have reinforced their partnership to promote youth employment during a high-level meeting held on 3 February 2026 at the WAEMU Commission headquarters in Ouagadougou. The discussions centered on a joint ILO-WAEMU programme for 2026–2030, which is currently being developed to support… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the OSH Center, conducted a comprehensive occupational safety and health (OSH) training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Baganuur district of Mongolia. The program consisted of a two-day practical classroom session followed by in-factory consulting for four to six weeks, allowing participants to apply OSH… [Read More]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), with financial support from the European Union, held a webinar on 5 February 2026 to discuss the role of Second Chance Schools (E2C) in promoting inclusion and employability for young people not in employment, education, or training (NEET) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. NEET youth account… [Read More]

The Environment Agency has urged the public to remain alert to ongoing flood risks following Storm Chandra and subsequent heavy rainfall. Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the country, with a Met Office yellow rain warning currently in place for parts of South West England. Heavy rain is forecast to persist over the weekend,… [Read More]

The UK government is introducing accelerated reforms to apprenticeships and short courses, aimed at giving young people a faster route into high-quality jobs, particularly in major infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing projects. By streamlining the approval process, updates to existing apprenticeships or the development of new training can now be completed in as little as three… [Read More]

The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have formalized a government-to-government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo-class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel. The agreement was signed at the Bangladesh Navy Headquarters following extensive technical consultations between the Bangladesh Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence, and the Royal Navy. The vessel, renowned for… [Read More]

Young people across the country are set to benefit from clearer pathways into apprenticeships as the government unveils a series of reforms ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the commitment to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” by making skills and apprenticeship routes more accessible, faster, and better aligned… [Read More]

Seth Techitong grew up in Palau, an archipelago of over 500 islands in the western Pacific Ocean, spending his childhood swimming above coral reefs and exploring the sea that defined his sense of freedom. For him, life on the islands was simple and safe, shaped by tides and seasons. Today, however, the ocean that once… [Read More]

Khabar Lahariya, meaning “news waves,” is an all-women media organisation founded in 2002 and run by rural reporters, many of whom are Dalit, Adivasi, and Muslim. The organisation dispatches stories from some of India’s most marginalised regions, challenging entrenched social norms and demonstrating that women can not only report but also cover stories others cannot…. [Read More]

The Ministers for Health and Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Helen McEntee, have confirmed the arrival in Ireland of seven Palestinian children from Gaza to receive medical treatment. This marks the fifth medical evacuation since the Government approved the initiative in September 2024, following a World Health Organization (WHO) appeal to address… [Read More]

The United States is strengthening its position in global energy not only through domestic production but also by expanding strategically abroad. U.S. oil majors like ExxonMobil and Chevron are leveraging expertise in exploration and oilfield services to grow in OPEC and OPEC+ countries, aided by the Trump administration’s trade realignments and foreign policy initiatives. These… [Read More]

The United States is strengthening its position in global energy not only through domestic production but also by expanding strategically abroad. U.S. oil majors like ExxonMobil and Chevron are leveraging expertise in exploration and oilfield services to grow in OPEC and OPEC+ countries, aided by the Trump administration’s trade realignments and foreign policy initiatives. These… [Read More]

This publication highlights how Joint SDG Fund-supported programmes in the Kyrgyz Republic are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through integrated financing, strengthened local governance, and digital transformation. The programmes aim to translate national priorities into tangible results, aligning planning, budgeting, and service delivery with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Through the Integrated National… [Read More]

As Ukraine endures its harshest winter in a decade, the UK is providing vital humanitarian assistance, delivering generators, hygiene kits, and other essential supplies to support vulnerable civilians. In partnership with UNICEF and Ukrainian energy and water providers, the UK is helping restore heating and water services to communities severely affected by Russian attacks on… [Read More]

The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, announced that the Brighter Beginnings initiative, the HSE Traveller healthy childhood programme, will expand into two additional health regions. The initiative builds on the progress achieved through the Traveller Health Action Plan 2022–2027 and aims to reduce health inequalities among… [Read More]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its 2026 Humanitarian Appeal for Ukraine, requesting US$ 42 million to protect health care access for approximately 700,000 people. The funding will strengthen emergency and trauma care, sustain essential primary health services, build national and local preparedness, and coordinate medical evacuations for patients requiring specialized treatment. Ongoing hostilities… [Read More]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to RON 182.8 million (€36 million) to NewCold Romania SRL to support the development of the company’s first high-automation cold storage warehouse. This project represents a major expansion of NewCold’s innovative logistics network in Central and Eastern Europe, following the completion… [Read More]

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk launched a USD 400 million funding appeal for 2026 to address urgent global human rights needs, highlighting that underfunding the human rights system comes at a severe human cost. He emphasized that human rights work provides a lifeline for victims, amplifies the voices of the silenced, and… [Read More]

On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the UNFPA Executive Director, UNICEF Executive Director, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women Executive Director, WHO Director-General, and UNESCO Director-General jointly reaffirmed their commitment to ending FGM globally. In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls, many under five, are at… [Read More]

Laura Frigenti, CEO of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), engaged with students at the American University of Kuwait to discuss the escalating global education crisis, Kuwait’s role in development leadership, and the impact of innovative education financing. The discussion emphasized the urgency of the learning crisis, noting that 270 million children worldwide remain out of school… [Read More]

Samoa is advancing its education system to provide learners with strong foundations and clear pathways that support personal, social, and economic development while remaining rooted in Samoan culture and values. The government is focused on creating a coherent and responsive system that supports students’ learning from early childhood through primary and secondary education, and into… [Read More]

Haiti is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as armed groups control large areas of Port-au-Prince, displacing more than 1.4 million people and cutting off access to essential services such as food, health care, water, and education. Half of the population is experiencing food insecurity, with child malnutrition rising sharply. Humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by… [Read More]