The Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has launched the implementation of its Strategic Plan 2025–2029 by enhancing its policy advocacy capacity, a critical function for influencing the national business environment. This initiative, supported by the ILO, marks a key step in bringing the Chamber’s strategic objectives to life and ensuring that Somali employers… [Read More]
Industry
Canada Invests in Northern Tourism Development in Time for World Tourism Day, Minister Chartrand Announces
On September 26, 2025, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), announced over $1.5 million in funding to support six projects aimed at enhancing tourism in northern Canada. The investment will be used to improve tourism marketing, upgrade small infrastructure, and… [Read More]
Ontario Announces $30 Million Funding Boost to Protect Forestry Workers
The Ontario government is investing an additional $30 million to support businesses, workers, and communities dependent on the province’s forest sector. This funding will focus on building and maintaining forestry access roads and providing immediate assistance to sawmills in finding new markets for their woodchips. These measures aim to strengthen the forestry sector, create jobs,… [Read More]
PM of Barbados Calls for Protection of Rules-Based World Order
Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados addressed the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing that the survival of small states and global peace depends on preserving a rules-based international system. She warned that truth, trust, and fairness are being eroded by war, inequality, and the climate crisis, and stressed that countries of all sizes can only… [Read More]
Boosting Infrastructure in Latin America: CABEI and CIFI Form Strategic Alliance
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a loan of up to US$13.2 million to the Inter-American Infrastructure Finance Corporation (CIFI) to support private sector-led infrastructure projects in its member countries. This initiative aims to finance strategic projects across sectors such as energy, transportation, tourism, telecommunications, and water, enhancing regional competitiveness and… [Read More]
Empowering Migrant Workers in Thailand’s Rubber Sector with Labour Rights and Social Protection
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is collaborating with Thailand’s rubber sector to strengthen social protection for migrant workers and promote responsible business practices across the industry. A workshop held in Rayong on 25 September 2025 brought together over 100 participants from plantations, processing plants, manufacturing facilities, and related sectors nationwide to enhance understanding of labour… [Read More]
Libya Moves Forward on Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Transition
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union Delegation to Libya, in partnership with Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas, launched the “Just and Sustainable Energy Transition” Conference under the EU-funded “Support to Energy Transition and Climate Change Mitigation in Libya” project. The conference is part of ongoing efforts by national and international… [Read More]
EU Reaches Deal on Water Pollution While Existing Protections Face Cuts
After nearly three years of negotiations, the EU institutions have reached an agreement on updated water pollution rules, marking a significant step forward in regulating pollutants in surface and groundwater. The new standards require Member States to monitor and limit pollution from a wider range of substances, including more pesticides such as glyphosate, a group… [Read More]
Financial Institutions Must Stay Committed to Net Zero Goals
As climate impacts intensify, disrupting economies, communities, and value chains, financial institutions appear to be hesitating. Instead of accelerating climate action, many banks and asset managers are retreating from net zero commitments, while key industry alliances are weakening. Despite the changing political and regulatory landscape, the scientific imperative to limit global warming to 1.5°C and… [Read More]
Zimbabwe’s Renewable Energy Fund: Driving Access to Power for Communities
Zimbabwe has taken a landmark step toward transforming its energy sector with the launch of its first Renewable Energy Fund in late 2024. Supported by the UN Joint SDG Fund and implemented in partnership with Old Mutual, UNESCO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN Women, and the Government, the Fund introduces an innovative financing model aimed at extending… [Read More]
Container Port Performance Index 2020–2024: Key Trends and Insights
Container ports play a pivotal role in global supply chains, managing the flow of merchandise and semi-finished products. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) tracks the time container ships spend in port, providing stakeholders with a key benchmark for operational efficiency and sustainable port development. Efficient port operations not only reduce logistics costs but also… [Read More]
AI and Circular Economies: Transforming the Coconut Sector for a Sustainable Future
The International Labour Organization (ILO), through its Inclusive, Competitive, and Responsible Digital Philippines (Digital-PINAS) programme, presented a transformative vision for the coconut industry at the World Coconut Congress 2025 in Manila. During a session on Environmental and Social Challenges in the Coconut Supply Chain, the ILO highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) and circular economy principles… [Read More]
Global Shipping Faces ‘Stormy Seas’ as Trade Slows and Costs Surge
Global seaborne trade volumes are projected to increase by just 0.5 per cent in 2025, marking the slowest growth in years, according to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2025, launched in Geneva. This slowdown reflects the impact of geopolitical tensions, new trade barriers, and climate pressures, which are reshaping shipping routes, increasing costs, and exposing… [Read More]
African Development Bank Provides €30 Million to Bridge Bank Côte d’Ivoire to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
The African Development Bank Group and Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire have signed an agreement to establish a €30 million financing facility aimed at supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Côte d’Ivoire, with a particular emphasis on women-led businesses. This facility is designed to provide Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire with the financial resources… [Read More]
Kerala–EU Blue Economy Conclave Ends with Pledge for Future Sustainable Partnerships
The inaugural Kerala–European Union (EU) Blue Economy Conclave concluded in Thiruvananthapuram on 19 September 2025, marking a significant step toward deeper EU–India collaboration in sustainable ocean investments, maritime activities, climate action, skills, and innovation. Co-hosted by the Government of Kerala, the EU, and the Government of India, the conclave brought together a “Team Europe” delegation… [Read More]
EBRD Boosts Türkiye’s Local Pet Food Production with Strategic Support
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has acquired a minority stake in Çağatay Evcil Hayvan Mamaları ve Yem Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş., a Turkish pet food producer, as part of an initiative to support the company’s growth and competitiveness. Çağatay produces high-quality dry pet food under its own brands, competing with global… [Read More]
Ontario Invests $5 Million+ to Safeguard Forest Sector Jobs in Northern Ontario
The Ontario government is investing over $5 million to support workers and businesses in the forest sector in Northern Ontario, focusing on repairing key regional infrastructure and adopting new technology to modernize operations. This initiative aims to boost productivity, create new jobs, and open opportunities for revenue generation from underused wood and forest biomass, contributing… [Read More]
Ontario Commits $8.7M to Strengthen Worker Safety in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $8.7 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to support more than 1,500 jobseekers in Ottawa and eastern Ontario. The funding aims to prepare workers for high-demand sectors such as construction, manufacturing, skilled trades, and automotive, while also equipping them with the skills needed… [Read More]
Persistent Inequalities Slow Global Social Justice Progress, Warns ILO Report
A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report highlights that, despite significant advances in education, poverty reduction, and productivity over the past three decades, entrenched inequalities, declining trust in institutions, and slow progress in key areas continue to hinder social justice worldwide. The study, The State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress, published ahead of… [Read More]
Global Social Justice Efforts Hampered by Inequality, Says New ILO Report
A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report highlights that despite major gains in education, poverty reduction, and productivity over the past three decades, entrenched inequalities, declining trust in institutions, and slow progress in critical areas continue to hinder social justice worldwide. The study, The State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress, published ahead of… [Read More]
Uruguay’s Energy Transition: Driving Investment for a Cleaner, Fairer Future
In Montevideo’s bustling port, trucks are beginning to run on cleaner power, while across Uruguay, engineers are testing the country’s first autonomous charging station for heavy vehicles and laying the foundations for a pilot green hydrogen plant. These initiatives signal a significant transformation in how Uruguay is powering its future, reflecting the country’s commitment to… [Read More]
UK Government Opens Applications for Next Wave of Aviation Ambassadors
The UK government is calling on aviation professionals to help inspire the next generation of talent as applications open for the next cohort of Department for Transport (DfT) Aviation Ambassadors. Announced on 22 September 2025, this initiative invites experienced aviation experts to volunteer their time to promote the industry and help futureproof the aviation workforce…. [Read More]
Building a Brighter Future Through Robotics: How LYBOTICS Empowers Libya’s Youth
Growing up in Libya, I witnessed first-hand how the potential of young people often goes untapped. In a country facing challenges across education, employment, and technology, I realized that building a better future meant investing in youth today. My journey began with a simple belief: technology and innovation can transform lives. I wanted to create… [Read More]
