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EU bank invests €120m to modernise power network in Hungary

The financing will cover the costs of the reinforcement of the electricity supply network, refurbishment of substations, overhead lines and underground cables and the installation…

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Eating for our planet – 5 ways to adopt a planet-based diet

The way in which we produce and consume food—the food system—is pushing our planet to the brink. This global system is a major driver of…

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Pandemic Delays, But Doesn’t Slow, Ice Melt Research in Greenland

Despite racing against impending harsh weather conditions, a red and white World War II aircraft flew slowly and steadily over the icy waters surrounding Greenland…

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UN chief welcomes Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed agreement on a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone following talks held in Russia on Friday. The conflict in…

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Statement by QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

It is with great delight and pride that I offer my congratulations to all my colleagues at the World Food Programme for winning the Nobel…

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Risk of dying from COVID-19 greater for men, unmarried and born in low and middle income countries

Being a man, having a lower income, having a lower level of education, not being married, and being born abroad in low- or middle-income countries…

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EU to issue EUR 100bn social bonds to protect jobs

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Guterres: UN working ‘relentlessly’ to advance women, peace and security agenda

Armed conflict has a disproportionate impact on women and girls – a key reason why women’s “full, equal and meaningful participation” in UN peacekeeping is…

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FAO welcomes $3 million contribution from Germany and Sweden to help farmers fight the impact of climate change

The countries’ contribution was finalized through the Technical Assistance Fund (TAF) of the NDC Partnership , a global coalition of countries and institutions committed to…

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A business case for African battery recycling

This year, a pilot project was able to successfully ship lithium-ion batteries from Nigeria to Europe for recycling. Closing the Loop, Amsterdam, partners with electronic…

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