Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: Médecins Sans Frontières In addition to health care, the 1.7 million displaced people in Ituri province are in desperate need of food, clean drinking water, proper sanitation, shelter, and education.

Photo: Pixabay/JanetAB Honey bees are invaluable both for biodiversity and agriculture as they are excellent pollinators, yet their numbers worldwide have been dropping dramatically. The causes include climate change, habitat loss, pesticide use and diseases. It is in this latter category of threats that entomologists from the University of Florida, […]

The United Kingdom export control authorities continue escalating sanctions and export controls in relation to Russia and Belarus. We have summarised below the key points from some of the most recent developments and provided guidance on what actions firms should be taking in response. RUSSIA SANCTIONS Notice to Exporters: Trade […]

Sydney – Ten years after global law firm K&L Gates LLP’s entry into Australia through its combination with national firm Middletons, the firm’s long time Regional Managing Partner, Australia, Nick Nichola has relinquished the role upon the conclusion of his current term on 30 June 2023. Nichola, who has spent […]

Country: Nigeria Source: Médecins Sans Frontières MSF warns that an escalating malnutrition crisis in northwest Nigeria could have dire consequences. MSF calls on the Nigerian government and local health authorities to act now to prevent loss of life.

Photo: Pixabay/Erik_Karits As we seek to create more protected areas for wildlife worldwide, we will need to think not only about conditions within their boundaries but also about conditions outside those boundaries. This is the conclusion researchers behind a large long-term camera-trap wildlife survey have drawn. The scientists have found […]

QU Dongyu was today re-elected to a second term as Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). In ballot by FAO member countries, Qu received a total of 168 out of 182 votes deposited. Nominated by China, Qu was the only candidate to FAO’s top […]