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 and UN Women from the COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker. The tracker, which includes over 2,500 …
THE prevalence of undernourishment in Namibia was last measured at 37% in 2016, while 24% of children under the age of five are stunted. The United Nations' resident coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative, Kiki Gbeho, revealed this at the World Food Day commemoration at Stampriet, in Hardap …
GOVERNMENT in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is undertaking a five-year forest regeneration project covering 15,000 hectares in Serenje and Chitambo districts in Central Province. Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection permanent secretary Trevor Kaunda said close to K1.1 million will be spent on the …
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Strengthening Climate and Disaster Resilience in Africa for Sustainable Development: Role of Weather, Water and Climate Services The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), collaborating with other partners, is undertaking preparatory arrangements for the AMCOMET - Africa Hydromet Forum, which is scheduled to take place at the …
In a renewed effort to brace up for the nation's emission reduction target, the Federal Government has set machinery in place for a greenhouse gas inventory. The move is part of the expectation for the Nigeria's Third National Communication (TNC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The …
On a continent better known for enriching colonisers and corporations by exporting its gold, copper and diamonds, so-called "development minerals" - ranging from limestone to granite - could help Africa fuel its own economic growth. The sector, estimated by the United Nations to employ at least 8 million Africans, could …
Entebbe — Uganda needs to mobilise an extra Shs418 billion to effectively finance the management and conservation of its animal and plant species whose habitats are under threat by economic activities including agriculture and infrastructure developments. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director Almaz Gebru said Uganda spends approximately …
Kampala — A Ugandan government delegation is in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for talks over transboundary disputes and management of Lakes Albert and Edward in the Albertine region in South Western Uganda. Lake Albert is shared in roughly equal parts by the two countries while DR Congo takes …
This was said Wednesday in Luanda by Zambian Agriculture minister, Dora Siliya, while speaking to Angop at International Airport shortly before leaving Luanda at the end of her three-day visit to Angola. The minister said that a delegation from her country will come to Angola to launch and define the …
This first edition of the biennial Africa Data Revolution Report aims to address issues on the process of transforming data ecosystems, from the status quo to an aspirational state where data from both conventional and new sources are being harnessed to better inform decision-making and enable sustainable development with contributions …
Looking to access 10 MW solar power through the day The Indian Railways is working on an arrangement where it can use Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMS) as a power bank so that it can access 10 mega watt solar power throughout the day. The solar power banking facility …
Dehradun: Pheti Kimoda village of Jaunpur area in Tehri has been selected for running a pilot project for strengthening climate resilience of forest-based communities. The village was one of the top ranking sites featured in the vulnerability-risk assessment of the climate change wing of the forest depts. The villagers were …
DEHRADUN : The decision taken by previous state government to deploy one percent of the total budget of each of its 66 department towards climate change adaptation measures five months ago have not been implemented neither by previous nor the present government. Now that provision has been completely waived off …
A report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has held Pakistan responsible for its negligence in conducting a sound analysis of water issues with India. The report, titled ‘Development Advocate Pakistan’, also says that a delay on the part of Islamabad in presenting the case to the Indus Water …
Nepal has successfully drained part of a giant glacial lake near Mount Everest, averting risk of a disastrous flood that could have threatened thousands of lives, officials said on Monday. Scientists say climate change is causing Himalayan glaciers to melt at an alarming rate, creating huge glacial lakes which could …
With growing concerns about oil exploration activities in the Niger Delta, air and water pollution, associated with continued urbanization and industrialization, the Federal government last week initiated moves to review its 17 year-old National Policy on Environment. Nigeria formulated its first national policy on the environment in 1991. It was …
Says project technically flawed India blocked a climate change project from Pakistan at the Green Climate Fund, raising eyebrows at the meeting in South Korea. The project is to be located in Gilgit-Baltistan and the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is an arm of the climate …
This Sustainable Urbanization Strategy outlines how UNDP is responding to rapid urbanization in developing countries and its consequences for sustainable development. It outlines how UNDP will support countries and cities, building upon its past and current work on urbanization. The strategy presents the complex and evolving urban challenges and the …
JAIPUR: The Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (or eVIN) rolled out by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in October 2015 across all districts of Rajasthan, is helping the state health officials in maintaining the temperature of vaccine stores and keeping a tab on their availability. The health department is …
NAIROBI – Gender inequality endangers inclusive human development and costs the region of sub-Saharan Africa an average of $95 billion a year, or 6 percent of its GDP, according to a report released Sunday by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The report, titled “Africa Human Development Report 2016: Advancing …
Under fresh moves to have legislative backing for the Nigeria's Intended National Determined Contributions (INDCs) and ensure National Assembly embrace the global fight against climate change, environmentalists and other stakeholders, last week held talks with the lawmakers to develop an efficient oversight framework for the Paris Agreement. The one-day round …
