At the World Food Forum 2025 in Rome, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted a high-level event to accelerate the implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative, a flagship program designed to strengthen the value chains of crops, forestry, fishery, and livestock products. Since its launch in… [Read More]
Healthy Nature, Resilient Food Systems: UN Awards Innovative World Restoration Flagships
The United Nations (UN) has announced four new World Restoration Flagships under the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, recognizing large-scale initiatives that restore degraded ecosystems, support food security, and improve community livelihoods. The awards, presented at a high-level side event during the World Food Forum in Rome ahead of World Food Day, are led by… [Read More]
Canada Announces Emergency Assistance to Support Philippines Disaster Relief Efforts
In recent weeks, the Philippines has been hit by multiple natural disasters, including a tropical cyclone and earthquakes, causing loss of life and significant damage to homes and infrastructure. These events have severely impacted local communities and disrupted economic activities, prompting urgent humanitarian needs. In response, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Canada’s Secretary of State (International… [Read More]
Future Farmer Initiative in PEI Aims to Build Sustainable Careers for Young Farmers
The Government of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, has launched the revamped Future Farmer Program 2.0 to support new and emerging farmers in establishing profitable and sustainable farm businesses. The program provides mentorship, project funding, and training to help participants set business goals and strengthen essential planning, management, and technical… [Read More]
$60 Million Investment by Ontario to Strengthen Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
The Ontario government has announced a $64.2 million investment over the next three years to expand in-class apprenticeship training, aiming to help more apprentices across the province gain the skills needed for rewarding careers in the skilled trades. This initiative is part of the broader strategy to support Ontario’s $200 billion infrastructure plan, including highways,… [Read More]
Violence in Haiti Drives 1.4 Million People to Flee Homes, Displacement at Historic High
The displacement crisis in Haiti has reached unprecedented levels, with more than 1.4 million people forced from their homes in 2025, marking a 36 per cent increase since the end of 2024, according to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) latest Displacement Tracking Matrix report. IOM Chief of Mission in Haiti, Grégoire Goodstein, emphasized the… [Read More]
Jamaican Employers Push for Policy Changes to Boost Workforce Skills and Competitiveness
The Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), is actively advancing national skills policy through data-driven research, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. In 2024, JEF published a landmark study, Curricula Alignment and Workforce Readiness: Assessing Jamaica’s Education and Training Systems for Labour Market Demands, introducing the Curricula Mismatch Index (CMI) to… [Read More]
Boat Departures of Rohingya Refugees from Bangladesh Triple in Early 2025, With Dozens of Children Affected
The number of Rohingya refugees leaving Bangladesh by boat in the first half of 2025 has tripled compared to the same period last year, reflecting deteriorating conditions in Cox’s Bazar camps, according to Save the Children. Between January and June, around 1,088 refugees undertook dangerous sea journeys, including at least 87 children, compared to 364… [Read More]
UN and Tajikistan Showcase Green Investments and Food Security Initiatives at Dushanbe Forum
A side-event conference themed “Improve Nutrition by Leveraging Investments for Nutrition-Sensitive Food System Interventions in Tajikistan” was held in Dushanbe on 13 October 2025 as part of the Dushanbe International Investment Forum. The event focused on nutrition-sensitive food systems, sustainable agriculture, and green investment, highlighting strategies to combat malnutrition while promoting climate-resilient and inclusive agricultural… [Read More]
Islamic Relief USA Donates US$25 Million to WFP for Gaza Food Assistance and Global Hunger Relief
The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US$25 million commitment from Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) to support global hunger reduction efforts through a five-year partnership with World Food Program USA. The first US$5 million, already authorized, will immediately assist WFP’s rapidly scaling operations in Gaza following the ceasefire, providing hot meals and other essential,… [Read More]
WFP Flags Urgent Food Aid Gaps in Six Critical Programs
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that six of its most critical humanitarian operations are facing severe food aid pipeline breaks by the end of the year, putting millions of vulnerable people at heightened risk. According to WFP’s new report, A Lifeline at Risk, cuts to food assistance could… [Read More]
Mongolia and EIB Global Join Forces to Accelerate Clean Energy Projects with €1 Billion Support
EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Mongolia to accelerate the country’s green transition and diversify its energy mix. The partnership, announced at the Mongolia-EU Business and Investment Forum in Ulaanbaatar, could unlock up to €1 billion in investment for renewable energy,… [Read More]
EIB Group Expands Global Financing Ambitions with €10 Billion Annual Target
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved strategic orientations for EIB Global, its international partnerships and development arm, aimed at addressing global challenges while amplifying Europe’s influence in a shifting geopolitical landscape. The plan focuses on supporting high-impact projects in over 130 countries, aligning investments with local needs and EU priorities, and promoting win-win… [Read More]
India to Receive INR 5,200 Crore from EIB Global for Water, Transport, and Green Energy Initiatives
EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, has announced three major financing packages to strengthen its partnership with India, supporting clean water, sustainable urban mobility, and climate action. These investments, totaling over INR 5,200 crore, demonstrate EIB Global’s commitment to India’s national development priorities while advancing the EU Global Gateway strategy. The… [Read More]
Nagpur and Pune to Upgrade Metro Systems with €289.5 Million Support from EIB Global
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, has announced €289.5 million in new financing to expand sustainable metro networks in India. This package includes a €240 million loan for the extension of the Nagpur metro and a €49.5 million top-up for the Pune metro, reinforcing the EIB’s commitment to green, safe,… [Read More]
EIB Global Provides $191 Million to Upgrade Water Systems in Uttarakhand, India
The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, is lending the Indian government $191 million to upgrade and expand water and sewerage infrastructure in the northern state of Uttarakhand. This marks EIB Global’s first operation fully dedicated to India’s water sector, targeting improvements in both water supply and sanitation amid the state’s rapid growth in… [Read More]
Global CO2 Levels Hit Record High in 2024, Says UN Weather Agency
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported a record surge in carbon dioxide levels in 2024, driven by continued human emissions, increased wildfire activity, and weakened absorption by land and ocean “sinks.” This combination of factors threatens to create a vicious cycle that could accelerate global warming. According to the WMO’s latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin,… [Read More]
New ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative Launched by ADB and World Bank Group
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank Group, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have launched a new financing initiative to support tPower Grid (APG), a reghe ASEAN ional effort to connect electricity networks and enhance energy cooperation across Southeast Asia by 2045. The initiative was announced during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on… [Read More]
New IMF-IICA Report Reveals Affordable Path to Eradicate Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new study by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that eradicating hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean is achievable at a relatively low fiscal cost. The findings were presented to agri-food experts, opinion leaders, and journalists at an event in Costa Rica,… [Read More]
How The Bahamas’ Disaster Response Can Guide RP26 Planning
The Bahamas is bracing for a new hurricane season, with Hurricane Erin recently passing through and highlighting the ongoing risks faced by the islands. For Bahamians, the reality of storms is not abstract—years of lived experience have shown that early warning and swift action can mean the difference between safety and disaster. This awareness was… [Read More]
Cities and Innovation: How Urban Spaces Fuel Creative Growth
Cities today face mounting pressures to do more with fewer resources, from cutting emissions and adapting to climate risks to improving urban livability. Simultaneously, digital technologies, including AI, are reshaping urban life, impacting mobility, energy management, public services, and civic engagement. The most successful transformations come when these green and digital shifts are integrated, creating… [Read More]
The Future of Fashion: Innovation, Sustainability, and Technology in Textiles
Nino Goderidze’s passion for fabrics and crafting as a child laid the foundation for her experimental fashion brand, God Era, which explores identity, trauma, and transformation. Since launching the brand in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nino has focused on the queer body and experiences of minorities, using innovative approaches such as creating vegan leather… [Read More]
Tuvalu Advances Climate Resilience with Coastal Adaptation Project and Land Creation
The people and Government of Tuvalu celebrated a significant milestone with the completion of eight hectares of reclaimed land under Phase 2/TCAP 1A of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP). Funded with US$17.5 million by Australia, New Zealand, and the United States and implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the project has elevated land… [Read More]
