Climate change
A new study from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, in collaboration with European Commission researchers, has shed light on the critical role of food production in economic development. The study emphasizes the importance of food quality policies in supporting sustainability, particularly in addressing global challenges like climate change and food
Climate change
The United States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded two days of successful talks in Washington, D.C. on a range of pressing global issues, including climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, human rights, food security, and countering violent extremism. The partnership is built on a foundation of mutual
Climate change
The landscape of journalism has undergone significant changes over the years, particularly with the rise of social media, which has transformed the way people consume news and information. In Malaysia, journalists are facing new challenges, including the need to adapt to technological advancements, provide authentic and reliable information, and navigate
Climate change
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered a scathing accusation against Russia, stating that the country is deliberately withholding grain from Ukraine, exacerbating an already dire global food crisis. The crisis, triggered by climate change, Covid-19, and ongoing conflict, has left millions at risk of food insecurity. The war
Climate change
Vietnam considers food security as a foundation of peace, stability, and development, with Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang emphasizing the country's shared concern about the global food system's challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and natural disasters. He highlighted the need for sustainable measures to
Sustainable development
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Shixin Chen met with Bangladesh's top officials, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Finance Minister A H M Mustafa Kamal, during a 6-day visit to the country. The meeting aimed to reaffirm ADB's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's rapid recovery
Sustainable development
Researchers at the University of Canterbury have been investigating the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for building environmental assessment. The study aimed to understand the stakeholders' perspectives on BIM and LCA and their value for improving green building design and assessment. A national
Climate change
European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer chaired a meeting of 12 multilateral development bank (MDB) heads in Washington, D.C. to discuss the MDBs' role in addressing current global crises, including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. The meeting aimed to reinforce MDB financing
Climate change
In a bid to combat food insecurity, a GIZ-funded cassava and maize value chain project has been significantly impacting the lives of Cassava Seed Producers (CSPs) in Nigeria. The project, which will last until 2024, has empowered farmers with access to affordable, quality-assured seeds of improved cassava varieties and intensive
Sustainable development
Dessima Williams, a renowned Grenadian diplomat and advocate for human rights, climate action, and sustainable development, is visiting the University of Wisconsin from March 28 to April 8 as the Human Rights Program's inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Human Rights. Williams, a veteran of international relations and development,
Sustainable development
A new partnership between SAP, a leader in enterprise application software, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global strategy consultancy, aims to help companies identify the business value in sustainability and tackle the generational challenge of climate change. With increasing investor pressure and stricter regulations, companies are prioritizing sustainability more
Climate change
Representatives Ro Khanna and Elizabeth Warren have introduced the Future of Water Act, aimed at prohibiting futures trading of water or water rights, protecting the country's water supply, and safeguarding it from corporate speculation. The bill comes as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to
