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The Future of Food is in Our Hands
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jul 15 (IPS) - With its political and economic clout, the G20 should lead in delivering sustainable food systems as the world grapples with rising hunger, malnutrition and inequality.
‘Deeply negative impact’ of COVID pandemic, reverses SDG progress
- UN News
Closing a key international development forum on Thursday, the deputy UN chief observed that a year of “immense challenges” has reversed progress on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Afghanistan: Funding shortfall amid deepening humanitarian crisis
- UN News
A senior UN official on Thursday urged donors to step up support for Afghanistan, where ongoing drought and increased military operations amid foreign troop withdrawal, are displacing scores of civilians, creating a growing humanitarian crisis.
Striving for Sustainability in Global Food Systems
- Inter Press Service
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Jul 15 (IPS) - The writer is Manager – Sector Program, Global Reporting Initiative As the global community gears up for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit in September, it is significant that preparations are also underway by Global Reporting Initiative to deliver a new sector reporting standard for agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing.
Libya: Positive steps needed to break ‘political stalemate’
- UN News
The interdependent tracks of implementing Libya’s ceasefire agreement, political progress and economic reform, are in danger of going into reverse, UN Special Envoy Ján Kubiš warned the Security Council on Thursday.
Sharp rise in Africa COVID-19 deaths, WHO reports
- UN News
COVID-19 deaths in Africa have risen sharply in recent weeks, amid the fastest surge in cases the continent has seen so far in the pandemic, the regional office for the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Death in custody of activist priest, a stain on India’s rights record: UN expert
- UN News
A UN-appointed independent rights expert has spoken out following the death in custody of a renowned Catholic priest, who suffered from Parkinson’s Disease.
Fighting COVID-19, But Thinking About the Post-COVID-19 World
- Inter Press Service
ROME, Jul 15 (IPS) - Europe, the United States and other countries have made important progress in reducing the dramatic impact of COVID-19 in key sectors of the economy and population. However, in some parts of Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, the devastating effects of the pandemic continue to severely affect these sectors. One sector in particular, the food and agriculture sector, has been deeply impacted.
Why Investing in Women is Key to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 15 (IPS) - Last year, the Asia-Pacific region recorded its worst economic performance in decades. With the pandemic far from over, the region’s recovery is slow, fragile and highly uneven both across and within countries. As the region struggles to recover, how can countries rebuild their economies and revive their development?
Decline in routine childhood vaccinations, another pandemic fallout
- UN News
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major backsliding in childhood vaccinations, with 23 million children worldwide missing out on routine immunizations last year, two UN agencies reported on Wednesday.
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