In a radio story, NPR explains that the world depends on just a few crops for most of its food. Because that dependence could be risky, a new international effort supports research and development of overlooked plants as food sources.
Read MoreThe UN General Assembly in session. With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence reveal who might be in the running and assess their chances. The potential […]
Read MoreCountries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Nigeria Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs The plan targets urgent needs driven by the Lake Chad basin conflict, the crisis in the North-West and South-West regions, the influx of Central African refugees, disease outbreaks and climate shocks.
Read MoreInvestment advisers offering funds in more than one country are accustomed to adapting to different regulatory requirements. However, the challenges presented by the global regulation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing strategies are presenting a particularly arduous burden. Not only do investor demands differ among countries, but the regulators […]
Read MoreMonday marks one year since the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group began, writes ABC News.
Read MoreDr. Amani Abou-Zeid is the current African Union (AU) commissioner for Energy and Infrastructure. She believes that cross-border approaches are critical for clean energy affordability. Credit: Aimable Twahirwa/IPS By Aimable TwahirwaABU DHABI, Apr 17 2024 (IPS) Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and representatives of renewable energy companies, acknowledged the key challenges […]
Read MoreCountries: Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe Source: African Risk Capacity Southern Africa is facing the worst drought in decades, with millions facing extreme food insecurity and water shortages, amidst a growing climate crisis fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Read MoreAustralia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been designed to assist businesses in understanding some of the key structuring issues and regulatory processes required when establishing […]
Read MoreSydney – Global law firm K&L Gates has further bolstered its Corporate practice with the appointment of Divesh Patel as a partner. Patel joins K&L Gates in Sydney from Johnson Winter Slattery, where he was a partner in the firm’s private equity and M&A practice groups. Patel is dual qualified […]
Read MoreLeide Aparecida Souza, president of the Association of Residents of the Genipapo Settlement in the rural area of Acreúna, a municipality in central-western Brazil, stands next to breads and pastries from the bakery where 14 rural women work. The women’s empowerment and self-esteem have been boosted by the fact that […]
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