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New global fisheries management body’s first meeting focuses on sustainable practices and promoting biodiversity
A new global fisheries management body was launched yesterday with key items on the agenda including best practices and approaches for the effective management of fisheries resources, and improvements in the Food...
FROM BILLBOARDS TO 21ST CENTURY FASHION
In the age of the consumer society and the fast pace of life, billboards, advertisements, and slogans do not last long. Very quickly, each of them becomes replaced by some newer content....
Member States set IFAD on track to largest replenishment ever to tackle poverty, hunger and the climate crisis
At a time when climate change and conflict are fuelling greater food insecurity in many developing countries, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) received record-breaking pledges in support of its largest...
What is fuelling the world’s antimicrobial resistance crisis?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global health threats. It was associated with an estimated five million deaths in 2019, and if left unchecked, it could have a catastrophic impact on...
Conference ‘’Transport and logistics: In the heart of the Economy’’, October 26th in Belgrade
The conference ‘’TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS: IN THE HEART OF THE ECONOMY’’ will take place on October 26th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Resavska 13 - 15, Belgrade.
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New trends and innovative technologies in one place
The Siemens company is a symbol of innovation and technical expertise, in which numerous opportunities for learning and improvement are constantly opening up. In addition to being known for cutting-edge technological solutions,...
Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, an increase of one million since 2021 and up from a total of 7.3 million in 2012, according to a new report...
In Tanzania, communities save money together to build a brighter future
In southern Tanzania, women are working together to save money, access small loans, and obtain emergency funding for medical or other crises.
Known as Village Savings and Loan Alliances (VSLAs), these models are...
Young people hold the key to Africa’s green economy
Young people across the world are struggling to find meaningful work, with over 73 million unemployed youth globally. But nowhere is this problem more acute than in rural areas of developing countries...
Low-cost solutions can give billions access to modern cooking by 2030, but the world is failing to deliver
Nearly one in three people around the world still cook their meals over open fires or on basic stoves, resulting in significant damage to health, living standards and gender equality – and...
ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK
In 2019, she first turned her love for writing, nature, and children into the fairy tale “Sounds of the forest”, and this autumn, her second book, “Environmental book”, was published. The book...
IFAD, GAFSP and WFP announce partnership to support Bhutan’s transition to commercially oriented agroecological farming
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) have signed a loan and grant agreement amounting to USD 30.94 million to improve food and nutrition security...
More action needed in the EU to reduce the impacts of chemical pesticides
Widespread pesticide use is major source of pollution — contaminating water, soil and air, driving biodiversity loss and leading to pest resistance. Human exposure to chemical pesticides is linked to chronic illnesses,...
Four Ways the Planetary Crisis is Impacting Mental Health
"A healthy environment is not only a key ingredient for human health and well-being, but also a foundation for One Health since the health of humans, animals, plants, and the wider environment...
The World Must Halt Deforestation and Use Forests Sustainably, FAO Director-General says
The world must halt deforestation, plant trees to make the planet greener and restore productive capacities, and use forests and trees sustainably, QU Dongyu, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Renewable Energy Jobs Hit 12.7 Million Globally
Worldwide renewable energy employment reached 12.7 million last year, a jump of 700,000 new jobs in one year despite the lingering effects of COVID-19 and the growing energy crisis, according to a...
