Indigenous, Tribal and Plantation Leaders from across Suriname gathered in Paramaribo for a two-day Gran Krutu, a national dialogue facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The meeting focused on shaping a climate finance proposal to the Green Climate Fund under the REDD+ framework, with the aim of ensuring that… [Read More]
FAO Urges Faster Action to Close Global Water and Sanitation Gaps
A session on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation) was held during the ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The discussion focused on accelerating sustainable, efficient and inclusive water resource management… [Read More]
Food Value Chain Losses: Where Food Is Wasted and How to Save It
In a warehouse on the outskirts of a city, crates of fresh produce arrive before dawn, but not all of it reaches consumers. Some items are damaged during transport, some remain unsorted for too long, and a portion is ultimately discarded. These losses, though often small at each step, accumulate across the food system and… [Read More]
Senegal Tackles Food Waste with FAO-Supported Touba Project
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Senegal’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock, has launched a regional project in Touba aimed at improving post-harvest management across key agrifood value chains. The initiative seeks to reduce food losses and better utilize surplus food, which is estimated to represent… [Read More]
FAO Report Highlights Women’s Role in Africa’s Agrifood Systems
New data shows that women play a central role in sub-Saharan Africa’s agrifood systems, with 76 percent of working women employed in the sector, making it the highest share globally. Their participation is especially strong in off-farm activities, where rural women are four times more likely than men to be engaged. Beyond formal employment, women… [Read More]
Senegal: FAO Boosts Efforts to Cut Post-Harvest Losses
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has strengthened its collaboration with key development partners in Touba, Senegal, including Cheikh Ahmadoul Khadim University (UCAK) and the Touba Ca Kanam association, to tackle post-harvest losses and promote sustainable food systems. The engagement took place during a series of meetings linked to FAO’s project… [Read More]
Ghana Boosts Vaccine Manufacturing Ambition with Clinical Trials
A high-level gathering of policymakers, regulators, and researchers in Sogakope, Volta Region, brought renewed focus to Ghana’s efforts to transition from vaccine dependency to self-reliance. The discussion, guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Ghana, Dr Fiona Braka, emphasized that strengthening vaccine manufacturing capacity is now a national priority shaped by lessons from… [Read More]
World Health Day 2026: How Nigeria Focused on People and Evidence
A 27-year-old mother, Godiya Tumba, travelled several kilometres with her two children to a temporary health outreach in Wuro Jabbe, Adamawa State, where both children received missed routine vaccinations. She said she had never properly understood the importance of vaccines until health workers explained it to her clearly. Her experience reflects a broader challenge in… [Read More]
Amnesty Calls on Maldives to Scrap Death Penalty Bill
A coalition of 10 Maldivian and international human rights organizations has urged the Maldives government to withdraw its proposed bill aimed at ending the country’s longstanding moratorium on the death penalty. The groups have also called for the repeal of recent amendments to the Drugs Act that expand capital punishment to drug-related offenses, and instead… [Read More]
Amnesty Warns India’s Digital Media Rules May Enable Abusive Powers
Amnesty International has warned that proposed amendments to India’s digital regulation rules could give authorities broad and intrusive powers to police, censor, and remove online content. The legal analysis highlights that the changes to the Information Technology (IT) rules, which are currently under public consultation, could significantly expand state control over digital platforms and user-generated… [Read More]
Over 100 NGOs Dissolved in Burkina Faso Crackdown on Civil Society
Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the Burkina Faso government’s decision to dissolve 118 NGOs and associations, calling it a serious attack on the right to freedom of association. According to Senior Researcher Ousmane Diallo, the move contradicts both Burkina Faso’s constitution and its international human rights obligations, including commitments under the African Charter… [Read More]
Ontario Invests $57M in Indigenous Postsecondary Institutes
The Ontario government has announced a historic investment of $57 million to support Indigenous Institutes across the province, marking the largest single funding commitment in the province’s history for Indigenous higher education. The investment is part of a broader $6.4 billion strategy aimed at strengthening postsecondary education and ensuring students have access to the training… [Read More]
Her Voice Fund Evaluation Launched by Womankind
Since 2021, the Her Voice Fund (HVF) has provided flexible funding to women’s rights and feminist organisations across the Global South, supporting their efforts to advance gender equality and influence policy at local, national, regional, and international levels. With an intersectional approach, the fund has enabled activism on issues such as gender-based violence, disability rights,… [Read More]
Learnings from a Trilateral Climate-Smart Agriculture Programme
Delivering innovation at scale in global agriculture requires more than financial investment alone. It depends on well-designed programmes, strong partnerships, and the ability to connect innovators across countries and sectors. Drawing on the Climate-Smart Agriculture Partnership, this article highlights key lessons from a trilateral innovation programme involving the UK, Brazil, Ghana, and Nigeria aimed at… [Read More]
New Funding Announced for Displaced Communities in Lebanon
UK Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer has called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon during his one-day visit to the country, while announcing £20.5 million in new UK humanitarian funding. The visit included meetings with Lebanon’s top leadership, where he emphasized the importance of diplomatic negotiations and expressed support for direct talks with… [Read More]
Climate Change and Work: ILO Urges Stronger Social Protection
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a new brief urging governments and social partners to strengthen universal social protection systems, particularly for migrant workers, refugees, and displaced populations. The guidance emphasizes the need to integrate social protection into climate change responses to ensure a just transition that supports all affected groups. The brief highlights… [Read More]
Japan SMEs Gain New ILO Business and Human Rights Case Studies
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has introduced two new case study collections to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan integrate human rights into their business practices. Developed in collaboration with the Japan Federation of Labour and Social Security Attorney’s Associations (Japan Sharoushi Federation) and the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA),… [Read More]
WFP Launches HungerMap Live for Real-Time Hunger Intelligence
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched HungerMap Live, a next-generation digital platform designed to monitor, analyze, and forecast global food insecurity in real time. The system integrates large-scale food security data with predictive modelling to provide a clearer and more up-to-date picture of hunger conditions across more than 50 countries, particularly in… [Read More]
KSrelief and WFP Provide Nutrition Aid to Families in Somalia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed its gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a US$4.5 million contribution made through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). The funding has enabled WFP to deliver vital nutrition assistance to more than 180,000 children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Somalia,… [Read More]
Bhutan School Nutrition Programme Launched by KOICA and WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a US$9.5 million agreement to improve school nutrition and strengthen local food systems in Bhutan. The initiative aims to provide nutritious school meals to more than 100,000 children while also supporting rural livelihoods through increased local food production. In… [Read More]
Japan Donates $2 Million for Disaster Relief in Pakistan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US$2 million contribution from the Government of Japan to support communities in Pakistan affected by disasters. The funding will help WFP provide food assistance to more than 45,000 people impacted by monsoon floods and other climate-related shocks, while also supporting efforts to restore livelihoods and… [Read More]
Africa’s Growth at Risk as Middle East Crisis May Reduce GDP by 0.2%
A new joint policy report warns that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could reduce Africa’s economic growth by up to 0.2 percent in 2026. The findings were presented in Washington, D.C., by the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the United… [Read More]
Key Lessons from US Inflation Reduction Act for Future Clean Energy Tax Policy
The implementation of clean energy tax provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act offers critical lessons for shaping future climate policy, particularly as governments consider using tax systems to drive investment in low-carbon technologies. Despite delivering the largest clean energy investment in history, the rollout of these provisions revealed both successes and significant challenges that policymakers… [Read More]
