COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker
<p>Most of the world’s nations are not doing enough to protect women and girls from the economic and social fallout being caused by the COVID-19 crisis, according to new data released today by UNDP
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UNDP offers 467,000 USD in aid to develop Botswana's biodiversity-rich northwest
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has offered about 467,000 U.S. dollars in aid to develope Botswana's northwestern district of Ngamiland with rich biodiversity. Addressing a full council
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$180-mn programme to reform artisanal gold mining, cut mercury usage
At least 1,000 tonnes of mercury is released into the atmosphere and millions of men, women and children worldwide are exposed to its toxic emissions due to gold production every year. A new $180-million
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Project SECURE: Representations made on high altitude eco-system of Himalayas
CHANDIGARH: The wildlife wing of Himachal forest department organised the first meeting of State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) under Securing Livelihoods, Conservation, Sustainable Use and Restoration
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Kenya: U.S.$2 Million to Step Up War Against Poaching
Kenyan and Tanzania are beneficiaries of a $2 million grant meant to improve law enforcement and strengthen co-operation between key ports in Africa and Asia to foil illegal wildlife trafficking. Although
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$2bn to step up war against poaching
Kenyan and Tanzania are beneficiaries of a $2 million grant meant to improve law enforcement and strengthen co-operation between key ports in Africa and Asia to foil illegal wildlife trafficking. Although
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Climate change adaptation in Africa
Africa is at a tipping point. While efforts to achieve the goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Paris Agreement could drive positive changes following nearly a decade of economic
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Museveni launches new agriculture model
President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday launched a new agriculture model that will increase productivity and alleviate the prevailing high unemployment across the country. The new agriculture project also
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UN launches program for environmental conservation in Kenya
The UN Development Program (UNDP) on Thursday launched a 4 million U.S dollar program for environmental conservation in Kenya. Deputy Country Director at UNDP Kenya Catherine Masaka said the Small Grants
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UN launches program for environmental conservation in Kenya
The UN Development Program (UNDP) on Thursday launched a 4 million U.S dollar program for environmental conservation in Kenya. Deputy Country Director at UNDP Kenya Catherine Masaka said the Small Grants
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To curb forest fires, Uttarakhand to replenish 67 ‘drying’ natural springs
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand will replenish 67 natural springs in 30 locations which are drastically drying up. The move is meant to provide moisture to the ground to curb the spread of forest fires. The springs