Kategoria: Week’s highlights
COVID pushes millions more children deeper into poverty, new study finds
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed an additional 150 million children into multidimensional poverty – deprived of education, health, housing, nutrition, sanitation or water – a…
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich top index of world’s smartest cities
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich are the world’s smartest cities, according to an index published on Thursday amid a growing debate on the future of urban…
Lego is replacing its clear plastic bags with recyclable paper
If you buy a Lego set today, the toy bricks come packed in tiny numbered plastic bags. Every year, the toy manufacturer uses hundreds of…
OECD: Progress in updating rules on international shipping of plastic waste
OECD countries have agreed to update rules on the export of hazardous plastic waste for recycling in line with international changes so that advance consent…
Belarus: UN chief deeply concerned over use of force against peaceful protesters
Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday expressed deep concern over the continued use of force against peaceful protestors in Belarus and detention of those exercising their…
Brussels mulls regulatory action against fake news
Online platforms need to show more accountability, responsibility and transparency, the EU Commission said Thursday, as it presented its assessment of the effectiveness of the…
United in Science 2020 : A multi-organization high-level compilation of the latest climate science information
The United in Science 2020 Report has been compiled by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) under the direction of the United Nations Secretary-General to bring…
Brussels prepares to implement EU-U.S.tariff cuts
The EU Commission published a proposal Tuesday for a regulation to scrap duties on certain imports from the United States to the EU, with the…
New figures reveal that the bioeconomy is worth €2.4 trillion to the European economy
In a year of challenges, fresh data today highlights the ascent of the bio-based industries, that in 2017 made a total contribution of €750 billion…
UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID vaccines
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be leading procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccinations to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to…
Germany determined to complete Nord Stream 2 pipeline despite US pressure, Merkel says
Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed the German government’s determination to complete the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, despite attempts by the…
Lego becomes Ellen MacArthur Foundation member in bid to spur circular economy progress
Under the partnership, Lego will receive support to better embed the Foundation’s three circular economy principles – designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and…
WHO urges ’dialogue’ with virus protesters
The World Health Organization urged governments Monday to engage with people demonstrating against Covid-19 restrictions and listen to their concerns, but stressed protesters needed to…
Report: Fashion Industry Needs Drastic Changes to Reach Climate Goals
If fashion industry leaders actually want to mitigate climate change, they need to overhaul their sector. A new report from McKinsey & Company crunched the…
Gaining safe water access amid the ongoing pandemic crisis
Water is an essential resource that many of us take for granted. It is especially crucial in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it…
’Tricky moment’ for Europe as schools reopen, but not a driver of COVID-19: WHO
Europe is entering a “tricky moment” with the new school year, and while classrooms have not played a major role in spreading coronavirus, there is…
U.S. marks 100 years since women given right to vote
The United States marked the centennial of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote on Wednesday with celebrations of the ”historic victory”…
Finnish town offers prizes to turn residents green
Inhabitants of a town in Finland can now earn rewards, including bus tickets or free food, if they cut car use, under a scheme to…
Devastated by pandemic, tourism sector must be rebuilt in a safe, equitable and climate friendly way – UN chief
Tourism is much more than visiting cultural landmarks or swimming in tropical beaches; it is “one of the world’s most important economic sectors”, the UN…
Water contaminant could have neurotoxic effects on children
Manganese isn’t considered a major water contaminant in America, but a new study is taking a closer look at whether it should be. A naturally…
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