COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognizing people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as ke
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.
UN economic commissions call for innovative finance to combat climate change
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )As countries battle multiple environmental, social and financial crises, experts have emphasized the need for innovative financing mechanisms to combat climate change and accelerate sustainable development.
In Ethiopia, WFP is helping families to resettle, rebuild and reconquer their livelihoods, post-conflict.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )Two years on from the Pretoria Agreement “Peace deal,” families are returning to their homes in parts of Northern Ethiopia and rebuilding their livelihoods with support from WFP.
Conflict, climate, hunger and resilience in the spotlight at Lake Chad Basin conference.
Stories & Blogs WFP (Story )WFP is responding to soaring humanitarian needs and building more durable futures.
Generations unite in Nigeria’s HPV vaccine campaign.
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Story )A community health mobilizer in Nigeria is combating vaccine misinformation and building trust, one family member at a time.
AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do about that.
Stories & Blogs UNEP (Story )There are high hopes that artificial intelligence (AI) can help tackle some of the world’s biggest environmental emergencies.
From Dry Abuja to the Waters of Maiduguri
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Story )Providing emergency communications support in flood affected Maiduguri.
Decentralizing testing for rapid mpox detection in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Stories & Blogs WHO (Story )To ensure adequate and prompt detection of mpox cases, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is decentralizing laboratory services and accelerating efforts to curb the disease through close coordination with support from partners, including World Health Or
Young Sudanese volunteer honoured for her selfless work supporting refugees in Egypt.
Stories & Blogs UNH (Story )Nada Fadol runs a youth-led community centre in Alexandria where forcibly displaced people receive free health-care services and skills training.