Somalia Humanitarian Fund allocates US.2 million for urgent drought response, including new contribution from Sweden: A new contribution of US$ 2.2 million from the Government of Sweden to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) has immediately been allocated by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Mr. Peter de Clercq, to support humanitarian response to drought affected … [Read more...] about Somalia Humanitarian Fund allocates US$3.2 million for urgent drought response, including new contribution from Sweden
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Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans | The Conversation
Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans: Warmer temperatures are likely to cause heat stress in cattle raised on natural pastures and in feedlots. ShutterstockIt is expected that temperatures in southern Africa will rise to between 1.5°C and 3°C due to climate change by the year 2050. This is likely to cause heavy fluctuations of weather … [Read more...] about Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans | The Conversation
New film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham highlights urgent need to end violence against children
New film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham highlights urgent need to end violence against children: A powerful new film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham was released today to illustrate the brutal reality that physical and psychological abuse can mark children forever. During the new 60-second UNICEF film, scenes of violence against children … [Read more...] about New film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham highlights urgent need to end violence against children
Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change
Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change: Of the 1.3 million people dying each year from traffic accidents, 49 per cent are pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa most dangerous countries to walk and cycle Motorized transport responsible for 23 per cent of global CO2 … [Read more...] about Urgent investment needed in walking and cycling infrastructure to save millions of lives and combat climate change
The increased cost of air pollution in Africa calls for urgent mitigation action, says new OECD Development Centre study
The increased cost of air pollution in Africa calls for urgent mitigation action, says new OECD Development Centre study: The human and economic costs of air pollution in Africa are growing fast, according to a new OECD Development Centre study on the Cost of Air Pollution in Africa. Already, they are surpassing the costs associated with unsafe sanitation or underweight … [Read more...] about The increased cost of air pollution in Africa calls for urgent mitigation action, says new OECD Development Centre study
