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Sweden has announced a new support package for Ukraine in 2026 worth about $26 million, focusing on humanitarian assistance, children’s needs, and mental health services as the country continues to face the impact of Russia’s ongoing invasion. The announcement was made by the Government of Sweden on March 24, outlining a package designed to address… [Read More]

Nonprofits looking to strengthen how they communicate with donors can now apply for a new grant designed to improve fundraising narratives and support long-term sustainability. The Communication Foundation has launched the Donor Proposition Review Grant, which will provide selected organisations with a free communications assessment valued at €2,500. The initiative aims to help NGOs better… [Read More]

Ukrainian entrepreneurs are finding new ways to adapt their businesses to wartime challenges through a consulting programme under the PROMTECH initiative. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine and funded by the Government of Sweden, the programme has become an important platform for technological transformation and professional development for companies operating in… [Read More]

Third-generation Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are emerging as a major milestone in global climate action under the Paris Agreement. These updated national climate plans reflect a clear shift in ambition and quality, evolving from basic commitments into more comprehensive strategies that guide sustainable development and long-term climate policy. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, established… [Read More]

Four non-governmental organizations have been selected to receive grants and technical support to develop blended finance solutions aimed at mobilizing private investment for climate action and gender equality across the Indo-Pacific. The announcement was made at the Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific by Convergence Blended Finance and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade… [Read More]

The Indian government has introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing the creation of a designated authority that would take control of assets belonging to NGOs if their FCRA licences are cancelled, surrendered, or lapse. The Bill was presented by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and… [Read More]

The German government’s newly proposed climate package has come under strong criticism from its own advisors, who say the measures will likely fall short of meeting the country’s legally binding greenhouse gas reduction targets. The government’s 2026 Climate Action Programme focuses largely on subsidies across key sectors such as industry, transport and land use to… [Read More]

India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is transforming how non-profits and social enterprises raise funds by allowing them to list on a regulated exchange and attract capital in a transparent market environment. Under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the initiative has evolved over the past five years from a bold… [Read More]

The landscape of multilateral climate funds is entering a phase of reflection and reform as institutions explore ways to improve access to climate finance and accelerate support for vulnerable communities. New approaches to streamline application processes, expand funding access, and introduce operational changes are emerging across major funds. Researchers Clara Gallagher and Sejal Patel highlight… [Read More]

Brighton and Hove is exploring a Strategic Energy Partnership to accelerate investment in its £2.6 billion decarbonisation programme. The partnership model aims to aggregate a diverse range of projects, attract private investment, reduce transaction costs, and accelerate delivery while generating social value through local supply chains, community funds, and support for the city’s energy ecosystem…. [Read More]

Asia and the Pacific is facing a severe decline in natural capital, which forms the very foundation of the region’s economic resilience and competitiveness. Despite widespread acknowledgment of nature’s critical role in supporting sustainable development, ecosystems are deteriorating at alarming rates. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) reports that nearly 40%… [Read More]

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease affecting millions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with its geographic range expanding due to warmer temperatures and urban growth that support mosquito populations. Despite being caused by a virus and triggering immune responses like other vaccine-preventable diseases, dengue presents unique challenges because it has four closely related serotypes…. [Read More]

Climate finance for agrifood systems has grown over 300% since 2019, reaching US$95 billion, reflecting a strong investment focus on transitioning food systems. However, a persistent challenge for investors is the gap between public corporate disclosures and actual sustainability practices within operations and supply chains. Over the past year, FAIRR has engaged with listed animal… [Read More]

When Member States adopted the Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact in 2024, they committed to harnessing digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), in ethical, inclusive, and human-rights-based ways. The goals include closing digital divides, managing technological risks, protecting rights, and ensuring that emerging technologies accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals…. [Read More]

On World TB Day, the global community highlighted the message, “Yes! We can end TB!” In 2024, 10.7 million people fell ill with tuberculosis worldwide, and 1.23 million died. The WHO European Region accounted for 1.9% of global TB cases. The World Health Organization emphasizes that ending TB is achievable with strong systems, strategic investments,… [Read More]

UNDP, in collaboration with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, has introduced an innovative technical solution to expand population coverage through a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS). As part of a pilot initiative, special alert broadcast devices have been installed in mosques located near populated areas, enabling the Ministry to transmit emergency messages through the mosques’… [Read More]

New analysis warns that more than 17 million people in Southern and Eastern Africa could face acute hunger if the ongoing escalation in the Middle East continues to destabilize the global economy. Sub-Saharan countries, including Sudan and Somalia, which rely heavily on food imports, are particularly vulnerable. Parts of Sudan are already experiencing famine, while… [Read More]

Tropical Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar’s eastern coast on 11 February 2026, causing severe destruction in the Atsinanana region and the port city of Tamatave (Toamasina), the country’s main economic hub. The cyclone heavily damaged schools, disrupted education, and left nearly 75% of Toamasina destroyed. According to the Ministry of National Education, 488 schools were affected,… [Read More]

UNESCO has handed over 194 boxes containing approximately 2,500 academic books to the Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology in Bor, Jonglei State, located in the Sudd Wetlands region of South Sudan. The university, which hosts around 3,500 students across ten faculties, attracts learners from across the country as well as from… [Read More]

The EU-backed E5P fund, managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has approved a €20 million emergency grant to support financing for containerised cogeneration units with a combined capacity of around 120 MW. This initiative, announced on 23 March, is part of the EU’s ‘Repair, Rebuild, Restart’ program, a €920 million package… [Read More]

The European Union’s Innovation Fund is continuing to advance the deployment of net-zero technologies across Europe using revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Under the 2024 Call for Net-Zero Technologies (IF24 Call), 54 selected projects have signed their grant agreements, marking the start of the implementation phase for a new wave of… [Read More]

Kenya’s National Treasury is planning a Sh2 billion ($15 million) Child Welfare Fund to help minors transition from institutional care into family-based environments. The fund, expected to be included in the 2026–27 national budget, aims to support children living in orphanages and children’s homes by reuniting them with relatives, placing them in foster families, or… [Read More]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its second global innovation challenge, inviting startups, researchers, and digital developers to create tools that enable crisis-affected communities to report damage in real time. The initiative aims to develop an open-source platform where people can send photos, describe damage, and geolocate affected infrastructure using mobile apps, web… [Read More]