Kategoria: Week’s highlights
Von der Leyen calls for stronger EU defence cooperation
In her ’State of the Union’ address to the European Parliament Wednesday, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called on EU member states to step…
Urgent action needed over artificial intelligence risks to human rights
States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until adequate safeguards are put in place, UN human rights chief,…
After 10 years of war in Syria, siege tactics still threaten civilians
The future for Syria’s people is “increasingly bleak”, UN-appointed rights experts said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating conflict in several areas of the war-ravaged country, a…
First humanitarian flight to Kabul since Taliban takeover marks turning point in crisis
The WFP-led United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has resumed flights to Kabul, enabling humanitarian responders and much-needed relief items to reach desperate Afghans in…
Multiple reports of alleged human rights violations in Tigray
UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet on Monday deplored “multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations of human rights, humanitarian and refugee law” committed…
Ground coffee cups destined for circular economy
The research team completed a comprehensive pilot study in 2020, in collaboration with Wyndham City Council. The partners tested a range of new…
European Citizens’ Initiative: Commission decides to register new citizens’ initiative
On Wednesday, the European Commission decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative entitled ‘Ensuring Common Commercial Policy conformity with EU Treaties and compliance with international…
New waste technology to reduce CO2 emissions
Through pyrolysis technology, a new research collaboration will reduce the CO2 footprint of several large industries and reduce the use of fossil fuels….
Human activity the common link between disasters around the world, says UN report
Disasters such as cyclones, floods, and droughts are more connected than we might think, and human activity is the common thread, a UN report released…
South Africa leads Africa’s circular plastics industry
Waste management is currently one of the main challenges faced by the African recycled polymer supply chain. Population growth rates are over 2% per…
Critical gaps in refugee education, only 34 per cent attend secondary school: UNHCR
Two-thirds of refugee children might never get to secondary school, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday, as it called for an international effort…
Fight against firearms trafficking: Commissioner Johansson hosting meeting of EU and Western Balkans Foreign and Home Affairs Ministers on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson will host, in cooperation with High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi…
Climate action essential to cool ‘season of fire and floods’ worldwide: Deputy UN chief
From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are…
Global Warming Threatens the Existence of an Arctic Oasis
The most significant Arctic oasis is susceptible to climate change – researchers say that global warming is threatening the region’s ecosystem, and predict that…
Climate Change Pushes Fires to Higher Ground
Wildfires in the western United States have been spreading to higher elevations due to warmer and drier conditions. Scientists have known for decades that climate…
EU young translators’ contest kicks off!
Secondary schools in all EU countries can now start enrolling for Juvenes Translatores, the European Commission’s annual translation contest. From 12.00 CET on 2 September,…
New EU energy labels for lighting products come into force
A new energy label started appearing on lamps sold across the European Union as from 1 September, helping consumers to get clearer, more helpful information…
Afghanistan crisis: Food supply for millions could run out this month
The UN says there are over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon…
UN commits to staying in Afghanistan, with basic services close to collapse
The flights evacuating civilians from Afghanistan may have come to an end, but a deepening humanitarian crisis remains, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared on Tuesday,…
An assertive trade policy: EU’s defence measures against unfair trade practices remained effective in 2020
The system for protecting EU businesses from dumped and subsidised imports continued to function well in 2020 thanks to the EU’s robust and innovative ways…
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