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The European Pillar of Social Rights: turning principles into actions
Today the Commission sets out its ambition for a strong Social Europe that focuses on jobs and skills for the future and paves the way…
Mental health alert for 332 million children linked to COVID-19 lockdown policies: UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says the mental health of millions of children worldwide has been put at risk, with at least one in seven…
Agricultural Losses From Winter Storm Exceed $600 Million
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts say citrus, livestock and horticultural crops are among the hardest-hit sectors. Winter Storm Uri caused at least $600 million…
New data on global progress towards ensuring water and sanitation for all by 2030
The UN-Water Integrated Monitoring Initiative for SDG 6 has gathered the latest country, region and world data on all the global indicators for Sustainable Development…
Pay Transparency: Commission proposes measures to ensure equal pay for equal work
The European Commission has today presented a proposal on pay transparency to ensure that women and men in the EU get equal pay for equal…
Wasting food just feeds climate change, new UN environment report warns
More than 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in waste bins, according to new UN research, released on Thursday, in support of…
Union of Equality: European Commission presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with with Disabilities 2021-2030
Today (3th March), the European Commission presents an ambitious Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 to ensure their full participation in society,…
Africa is not on track to achieve zero hunger by 2030
Africa is not on track to achieve zero hunger by 2030, Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Regional Representative for Africa, Abebe Haile-Gabriel, told a meeting…
Gulf Stream at its weakest in over 1,000 years
The Gulf Stream, the Atlantic ocean current system that plays a vital role in redistributing heat throughout our planet, is the weakest it’s been in…
Protecting European consumers: Safety Gate efficiently helps take dangerous COVID-19 products off the market
On Tuesday, the European Commission published its annual report on the Safety Gate, which is the EU rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products helping…
UNESCO reveals largest carbon stores found in Australian World Heritage Sites
Australia’s marine World Heritage Sites are among the world’s largest stores of carbon dioxide according to a new report from the United Nations, co-authored by…
First Person: fighting for women’s financial freedom
Around the world, the opportunities for women to lead successful, financially secure lives are being limited by government legislation, company policies and deep-rooted misogyny. The…
Ecology: The scientific literature dominated by men and a handful of countries
Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals is crucial for the development of a researcher’s career. The scientists that publish the most often in the most prestigious…
Climate Change-Driven Snowmelt in Alps Triggers Abrupt Seasonal Change
Spring snowmelt in the Alps is occurring earlier in the year due to climate change and as a result triggering abrupt deviations in mountain ecosystems….
UNICEF urges repatriation of all children in Syria’s Al-Hol camp following deadly fire
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday urged all countries to repatriate and safely reintegrate their young nationals being held at Syria’s largest camp for…
Why COVID-19 vaccine distribution methods fall short and 3 ways to improve them
Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly. A team…
An international conference to explore the role of the judiciary in fostering safety of journalists
UNESCO and members of the Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists are organizing an international conference to explore effective ways to strengthen international…
Asian banks are the biggest backers of the coal industry—and their support for the dirtiest fossil fuel is growing
Asian financial institutions are the world’s biggest funders and insurers of the coal industry, and have increased their support for the sector over the last…
EU co-ordinating the urgent delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Moldova
On Saturday, a consignment of 21,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccines is being delivered to Moldova from Romania to support the country’s response to the pandemic….
Pesticide Threatens Future for Key Pollinator: U of G Study
An insecticide used to control pest infestations on squash and pumpkins significantly hinders the reproduction of ground-nesting bees — valuable pollinators for many food crops,…
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