With the world’s population larger than ever, and still growing rapidly, more nutritious foods need to be produced worldwide, while also minimising the impact on the environment. The food produced for us moves along a complex value chain to reach the mouths of consumers, while providing livelihoods for many millions […]

Countries: Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic Source: World Food Programme Starting in August, Syrian refugees in the camps will receive a reduced cash allowance of US$21 (JOD 15) per person per month, down from the previous amount of US$32 (JOD 23).

In January of 2021, Senate Bill 2291 was introduced into the North Dakota state senate. It was considered, adopted, and signed into law three months later in March of 2021. This bill was the first of what would become scores of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)-related bills considered and, […]

Photo: Pixabay/kuszapro The canopies of rainforests harbor most of the world’s species, yet we know more about the bottom of the ocean than thes biodiverse habitats over our heads. Now scientists want to change that by help of Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, a NASA space laser that has provided a […]

Benefits of climate-smart strip-planting.

On Thursday, 29 June 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new framework (Framework) that will impact manufacturers across the country. The Framework lays out a new process for reviewing and assessing the potential environmental risks posed by new and new uses of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). […]

Malaysia jamie Tue, 07/18/2023 – 13:52 Report Date Tue, 07/18/2023 – 13:52 Report Type Universal Periodic Review

Country: Afghanistan Source: International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC has recorded 640 children killed or injured in 541 incidents involving UXO between January 2022 and June 2023 – nearly 60% of the total number of civilian casualties because of UXO.