The natural world is the centre of life on Earth. Ecosystems – from forests, grasslands and peat bogs to oceans, rivers, savannahs and mountains – provide a vast range of …
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Diplomat ReportEnergy
Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa secures $64 million funding
by [email protected] 1 minutes readThe Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa has secured a fresh injection of $64 million in grant funding from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and the Global Energy Alliance …
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People 'n EarthSpotlight
Decarbonization – construction sector ‘off track’
by [email protected] 2 minutes readThe global building and construction boom has pushed the sector’s carbon emissions to an all-time high of 10 gigatonnes, meaning that it is now “off track” to meet decarbonization pledges …
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Diplomat ReportSpotlight
Threats against journalists harm us all, warns UN chief
by [email protected] 2 minutes readGovernments and the international community must take action to protect the people who bring us the news, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message on the International Day to …
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People 'n EarthSpotlight
Africa: Response to climate crisis doesn’t match ‘magnitude of the challenge’
by [email protected] 3 minutes readAfrican States are on the front line of the climate crisis, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, but far more action is needed to turn the …
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Guterres: UN-African Union partnership a ‘cornerstone of multilateralism’
by [email protected] 4 minutes readCooperation between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) is stronger than ever, however major challenges remain, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday. He called on …
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Socio-Economic DevelopmentSpotlight
EPA support boost local exports to Europe
by [email protected] 1 minutes readThe Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) and signatory countries of the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region, have immensely benefitted local companies to export their produce …
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Socio-Economic DevelopmentTrade and Bilateral Relations
AUC Youth Envoy applauds ZimTrade
by [email protected] 1 minutes readStaff Reporter The current African Union Commission Chairperson’s youth Envoy Ms. Chido C Mpempa has commended ZimTrade for making strides during these trying times. The Youth Envoy who assumed office …
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Health and Child CareSpotlight
Young Zambian fights albinism stigma
by [email protected] 2 minutes readStaff Reporter In many parts of Africa, people with albinism are often discriminated against or even attacked for ritual purposes. Growing up seeing a childhood friend with albinism suffering from …
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By Reginald Tapfumaneyi Zimbabwean Youths are making waves in the continent, taking leading roles in the region’s political affairs and socio-economic development thrust. One such Youth is Cynthia Chigwenya who …