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Only 1% of aid funding is spent on pre-primary education despite its recognised importance
A new report by charity TheirWorld has revealed that pre-primary education receives...
World Bank approves $55 million to support renewable energy projects in rural Bangladesh
The World Bank has approved $55 million to grow clean and renewable energy in rural...
Strong 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria resulted in tens of billions of dollars in damage...
IOM, Japan and Bangladesh are working together to bring clean water to Rohingya refugees
The UN Migration Agency (IOM), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and...
Health concerns grow in Papua New Guinea following earthquake and aftershocks
WHO has raised concerns about the potential for disease earthquakes in Papua New Guinea...
Agro-ecology key to overcoming hunger and climate crises, say FAO
Agro-ecology is a farming style that focuses on utilising nature for food production...
Bhutan’s capital is the latest city to join UNISDR’s ‘Making Cities Resilient’ campaign
Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, is the newest member to join the United Nations Office...
Clean Water Means Opportunity for Women
Women spend over 6 hours every day collecting water. Walking hours for water prevents...
Interview with Ntiokam Divine, CSAYN
We caught up with Ntiokam Divine, Founder and Managing Director of CSAYN,...
“No single agency can meet the massive health needs” of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh, says WHO
Healthcare is a key priority for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with numerous agencies...
A new partnership seeks to improve climate services and protect agriculture in Mozambique
The Mozambique National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) is launching a new project...
Combining sustainability and profitability in Asia
Across Asia a number of companies are beginning to recognise the power of sustainability...