As global leaders gather for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is calling for urgent measures to prioritize rural populations and small-scale farmers in the transformation of global food systems. Despite increasing recognition of the importance of food system reform, progress remains inconsistent. Small-scale farmers, responsible for… [Read More]
Global Hunger Drops, But Increases in Africa and Western Asia: UN Report
In 2024, around 673 million people — approximately 8.2% of the global population — experienced hunger, marking a slight decline from 2023 and 2022. However, progress remains uneven, with hunger increasing in many parts of Africa and western Asia. These figures are part of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI)… [Read More]
Discover Funded Projects for a Green and Just Energy and Industrial Transition
The call for proposals launched by iCS marked a significant step in expanding its operational model and creating more opportunities to advance the climate agenda in Brazil. Out of the 13 selected projects, 12 organizations are new grantees, and 5 are based in the Northeast region. With 210 initial registrations, the process demonstrated strong interest… [Read More]
Global Tiger Day 2025: Putting Indigenous Communities at the Heart of Tiger Conservation
This Global Tiger Day, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlights the vital role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in protecting wild tigers. These communities have coexisted with tigers for generations, safeguarding landscapes that are essential not only for wildlife but also for ecosystem services such as water security, forest regeneration,… [Read More]
BRIDGE Programme Grants to Advance Gender Mainstreaming and Women’s Leadership Opportunities
The Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE) programme, led by IUCN, has over a decade of experience in strengthening water diplomacy across more than twenty transboundary river basins worldwide. The programme supports sustainable water resource management, promotes biodiversity conservation, and encourages peaceful cross-border cooperation. Its core mission is to build governance capacities that can ensure… [Read More]
Improving Humanitarian Finance Delivery: Key Lessons from Ethiopia’s Somali Region
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is enhancing Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) delivery in Ethiopia through strategic partnerships and innovations in digital payments. Its approach demonstrates a commitment to using public and private finance to address urgent humanitarian needs, while also working to stimulate local economies, open markets, and reduce poverty. Digital payments are becoming… [Read More]
DOST-ASTI Announces ASTICON 2025 to Shape the Philippines’ Digital Future
The Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) will host the Advanced Science, Technology and Innovation Convention (ASTICON) 2025 on August 5, 2025, at Novotel Manila, Araneta City. The event aims to reinforce the agency’s commitment to innovation, research, and collaboration for a tech-driven future in the Philippines. Themed “Preparing… [Read More]
Global Dialogue Highlights Women’s Leadership in Peace, Security, and Diplomacy
Cambodia has made notable progress in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, demonstrating its commitment to gender inclusion in peacebuilding and diplomacy. Since 2006, the country has deployed over 10,000 UN peacekeepers, including 946 women. By June 2025, women have accounted for more than 20% of Cambodia’s peacekeeping forces since October 2024—one of… [Read More]
$3 Million Boost for Global Partnerships in Indigenous Health Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is allocating $3 million to support international research collaborations that address neurodegeneration among Indigenous populations worldwide. This initiative is part of the 2024 NHMRC–Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA): Indigenous Health Research grant opportunity. Two research teams comprising Australian and… [Read More]
Vodafone Foundation Expands Emergency Response Programme to Boost Global Crisis Preparedness
The Vodafone Foundation is expanding its global emergency preparedness by pre-deploying Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) kits to seven additional international locations. This move is aimed at enhancing the Foundation’s ability to provide rapid connectivity during crises and disasters. These new hubs—located in Albania, Czechia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ireland, Mozambique, and Portugal—will… [Read More]
World Nature Conservation Day: NAB Foundation Funds Environmental Initiatives
To commemorate World Nature Conservation Day 2025, the NAB Foundation has awarded grants of $90,000 each to two prominent conservation organisations: Odonata Foundation and Bush Heritage Australia. The funding aims to support hands-on, community-driven projects that contribute to the protection and restoration of Australia’s ecosystems and native wildlife. The Odonata Foundation, based in Victoria, works… [Read More]
£78 Million Environmental Charity Launched to Enhance Suffolk’s Biodiversity
A new environmental charity, the East Suffolk Trust (EaST), has been established to enhance biodiversity and restore landscapes across East Suffolk and the wider county. At least £78 million has been pledged by the Sizewell C nuclear power project to support the trust over the next 70 years. EaST’s mission is to make East Suffolk… [Read More]
4 Urgent Climate Issues: Pollution, Melting Microbes, River Restoration, and Elderly Risks
The Frontiers Report 2025, released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), highlights four escalating environmental threats that intersect critically with human vulnerability: legacy pollution, melting glacier microbes, the undamming of rivers, and climate risks for aging populations. These dangers, once seen as distant or theoretical, are increasingly real and immediate. The report emphasizes the… [Read More]
Clean Cooking Sector Hits Milestone with Record Growth and Surge in Carbon Revenue
The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) has published its latest Clean Cooking Industry Snapshot, revealing significant financial shifts within the sector. Since 2018, revenues among tracked clean cooking enterprises have increased eightfold, while capital raised has grown fivefold—largely due to a sharp rise in debt financing. The report underscores the increasing influence of carbon markets in… [Read More]
England’s Recycling Services to Get £1.1 Billion Upgrade
The UK government has announced a £1.1 billion investment to overhaul recycling services across towns and cities in England, funded through packaging reforms. Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed that the funding will support infrastructure improvements and modernized waste collection systems. This marks a major shift from the previous system, where local councils and taxpayers… [Read More]
WHO Raises Alarm Over Soaring Malnutrition Rates in Gaza
Malnutrition in the Gaza Strip has reached crisis levels, with a sharp increase in deaths recorded in July 2025. Of the 74 total malnutrition-related deaths this year, 63 occurred in July alone. These included 24 children under five, one child over five, and 38 adults. Many of the deceased were already in critical condition or… [Read More]
Empowering Rural Alberta: Building Resilient and Thriving Communities
Alberta’s government is allocating $114.6 million in grant funding to support 86 local infrastructure projects in municipalities across the province. This initiative aims to address the growing infrastructure needs of rural communities by investing in safe and efficient transportation systems and modern water and wastewater facilities to accommodate population growth and support economic development. The… [Read More]
Scaling Innovative Finance to Accelerate Africa’s SDG Progress
The session focuses on showcasing innovative financing models and transformative strategies that accelerate Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) transitions across Africa. It explores how partnerships aligned with Agenda 2063, the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) priorities, and Japan’s development cooperation strategy can help identify scalable solutions for unlocking new financing and investment opportunities on… [Read More]
Africa Climate Summit 2025 Set to Deliver Real Climate Action Led by African Voices
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, has announced progress on preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa. This major continental event aims to advance Africa’s priorities in global climate negotiations and… [Read More]
Canada Invests Over $850,000 to Drive Sustainable Economic Development in Northern Ontario
The Government of Canada has announced $863,023 in funding through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) to support innovation and sustainable economic development across the region. The announcement was made by Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, on behalf of Minister Patty Hajdu. Of the… [Read More]
Namibia: WFP Wraps Up El Niño Drought Relief Response with Support from Global Humanitarian Fund
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with various organizations, has successfully concluded a nine-month emergency response aligned with the Government of Namibia’s Emergency Drought Response Plan. This intervention targeted the impacts of the El Niño-induced drought and was supported by a US$3 million contribution from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UN-CERF)…. [Read More]
IUCN Pakistan Marks Mangrove Conservation Day with Message from Country Representative Cheema
Mangroves are vital coastal forests found in the intertidal zones of tropical and subtropical regions. In Pakistan, they are primarily located in the Indus Delta of Sindh, home to one of the largest arid climate mangrove ecosystems in the world, with additional rich mangrove sites along the Balochistan coastline. As the world observes World Mangroves… [Read More]
Minister McEntee Secures €7.55 Billion in NDP Funding to Strengthen Ireland’s Justice Infrastructure
The Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee T.D., has announced a major investment of €7.55 billion under Ireland’s National Development Plan (NDP) for the period 2026 to 2030, with a strong focus on expanding school capacity and prioritizing special education. The funding will support the completion of approximately 300 school building projects currently under… [Read More]
