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New funds from Sweden to foster inclusive digital economy
UN Trade and Development receives a contribution of nearly $1 million to bolster e-commerce and the digital economy across developing countries.
Renewing long-standing partnerships,...
The Committee against Torture reviewed measures taken by Finland
The Committee against Torture today concluded its consideration of the eighth periodic report of Finland, with Committee Experts praising the State party’s commitment to...
Iceland and WFP support Sierra Leone Government School Meals programme
School meals. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a generous contribution of US$1.4 million from the Government of Iceland to provide...
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UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter: May 2024
monthly issue of the UNRIC Info Point & Library Newsletter featuring new UN websites and publications
World Migratory Bird Day 2024: Protect Insects to Protect...
For the first time, the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will focus on insects’ importance to migratory birds and highlight concerns...
World Press Freedom Day: Reporting on the environment, an...
In its new report "Press and Planet in Danger", published on 3 May to mark World Press Freedom Day, UNESCO reveals that 70% of environmental...
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Journalism in the face...
The climate and biodiversity crises have far-reaching effects, not only on the environment and ecosystems but also on billions of people around the world...
High-Level Preparatory Meeting for COP29: Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2024...
This year’s Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) from 25-26 April 2024 held in Berlin, Germany focuses on the preparations for COP29 in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku...
The 33 European cities on track to achieve climate...
Ten European cities were the first to be awarded on 12 October 2023 the EU Mission label of “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”, which recognises...
2023, a year of climate contrasts in Europe
Europe witnessed a year of contrasting weather events in 2023, with heatwaves and wildfires alongside flooding and drought, according to the European State of...
Children in conflict: portraying light amid darkness
British photographer Paddy Dowling has travelled to some of the world’s most challenging contexts for his work. His latest exhibition, ‘From Despair to Hope:...