Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has launched a new initiative, the Climate Investor Three (CI3) fund, aimed at accelerating the energy transition and green hydrogen projects in emerging markets. With an initial €150 million in commitments, CI3 seeks to harness both public and private sector investments to drive large-scale climate solutions, particularly in Namibia and South […]
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Since its launch in 2015, Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program has become a powerful force for change across the globe. With initiatives in over 50 countries, the program has helped shape solutions that address critical societal challenges through the power of technology. By fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, and academic institutions, Cisco has successfully […]
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Pakhshan Azizi, a dedicated humanitarian worker from Iran’s Kurdish minority, is at imminent risk of execution after being sentenced to death for her peaceful advocacy on behalf of displaced women and children in northeast Syria. Azizi’s conviction of “armed rebellion” stems from her human rights work, despite no evidence of violence or illegal activity. Following […]
Continue ReadingThe expert group on climate change policy (CCEG) meets in different formations, depending on the meeting agenda, including one focussing on aviation. The CCEG aviation formation currently consists of representatives from the authorities of Member States’ and EEA-EFTA States. Following the call for additional members launched in 2023, the formation also includes associations representing industries, sectors and solution […]
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The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing economic inequality to access to education, healthcare, and the protection of human rights, with the aim of creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Social justice is for everyone, which is why the UN pays attention to the needs of particularly […]
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In a coordinated multinational effort, 200 Chinese nationals have been successfully repatriated from scam centres in Myanmar and flown back to China via Thailand. This operation is part of a broader initiative to rescue hundreds of people trafficked into Southeast Asia’s notorious online fraud networks. On Thursday, a group of 50 individuals crossed the Thai-Myanmar […]
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Delta Air Lines is compensating passengers involved in a dramatic incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport by offering $30,000 each. This “good-faith gesture” is being provided to all 76 passengers and four crew members aboard the Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet, which crash-landed and came to rest upside down earlier this week. Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant confirmed […]
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Tragedy struck near Marana Regional Airport in Arizona after two small planes collided midair on Wednesday 19/02/2025, resulting in at least two fatalities. The aircraft involved were identified as a Cessna 172S and a Lancair 360 MK II, both single-engine, fixed-wing planes. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the collision occurred “upwind of […]
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On Monday, the United Nations launched a comprehensive $6 billion humanitarian aid package aimed at alleviating the devastating impact of Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The initiative includes both a Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and a Regional Refugee Response Plan, designed to provide crucial support to millions affected by the conflict. The plans aim to […]
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Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, has reaffirmed his strong commitment to advancing the European rail sector, emphasizing its central role in achieving the EU’s ambitious sustainability and growth targets. Speaking at a recent event, Tzitzikostas highlighted that the European Union’s support for rail development is unwavering, with his own agenda […]
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