At Tuesday’s regular briefing at the UN Headquarters, in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric relayed warnings from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian affairs (OCHA), citing urgent concerns across the country. “Across Sudan, we continue to be deeply concerned about the humanitarian impact of the ongoing fighting, which is escalating displacement and driving […]
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Białowieża Forest, Poland – July 2025 – In the dense, marshy terrain of Europe’s last primeval forest, humanitarian volunteers are racing against time to aid refugees stranded along the Polish-Belarusian border, where a four-year crisis has escalated into a humanitarian emergency. 🚧 A Border Fortified, But Not Impenetrable Since 2021, Poland has responded to Belarus’s […]
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Incheon, South Korea – 6 July 2025 – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a landmark $1.225 billion in climate finance at its 42nd Board meeting, the largest single-session allocation in the Fund’s history. The funding will support 17 new adaptation and mitigation projects across vulnerable developing nations, expanding GCF’s portfolio to 314 projects […]
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Madrid, 6 July 2025 – Renewable energy firm Zelestra has expanded its sustainability-linked loan facility to €770 million, following a €235 million increase backed by 11 global banks. The facility, originally signed in 2023 and upsized in 2024, has now been extended by one year to mature in 2029, with enhanced terms reflecting strong lender […]
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London, 6 July 2025 – A new report from CDP reveals that UK local authorities have outlined 333 climate infrastructure projects worth £67 billion, signaling a surge in climate ambition across the country. However, 48% of councils cite budget limitations as the primary barrier to implementation, threatening progress toward national climate goals. 📊 Climate Commitment […]
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It covers the period from 1 December 2024 to 31 May 2025, during which 986 civilians were killed and 4,807 injured – a 37 per cent increase compared to the same period the previous year. “The war in Ukraine – now in its fourth year – is becoming increasingly deadly for civilians,” said Danielle Bell, […]
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Addressing delegates at a UN forum on peaceful uses of outer space, Amina Mohammed urged greater international cooperation as the world becomes increasingly reliant on satellites for everything from disaster response to climate monitoring. “Space is not the final frontier. It is the foundation of our present,” she said. “Without satellites orbiting overhead right now, […]
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📈 Business & Macro ⚡ Climate & Energy 🏛️ Geopolitics & Policy 🚗 Tech & Deals Sources:Kenya’s Q1 Growth Report – KNBS, IMF Nigeria Budget Warning, Zimbabwe Power Outage CoverageKETRACO Revenue Report, Mali Parliament Decision, US Supreme Court Deportation RulingCameroon Election Developments, Moove Funding Round Details
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The promises were made at the opening of the Financing for Development Conference (FFD4), currently underway in the Spanish city of Sevilla, when delegates agreed on the Sevilla Commitment. During the conference UN News spoke to Li Junhua, the UN Under-Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs and Secretary-General of the international summit. Li Junhua: The […]
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Berlin, 4 July 2025 – Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris met with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin for a wide-ranging diplomatic exchange focused on deepening Irish-German relations and advancing shared European priorities. 🤝 Bilateral Relations and Strategic AlignmentThe meeting reaffirmed the strength of Ireland-Germany ties, underpinned by […]
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