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France 24world34 days ago
WHO Annual Summit Opens After Funding Cut From Withdrawals
The World Health Organisation's yearly meeting began on May 18. The gathering follows the departure of the United States and Argentina, which reduced the agency's budget by one-fifth. An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and a recent hantavirus situation also surround the event.
The Guardianscience42 days ago
Norway Pauses Funding to UN Environment Programme Ahead of Revised Budget
Norway, the largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme, has placed all funding agreements on hold pending a revised budget review on 12 May. The pause affects core contributions, the Planetary Fund and earmarked projects including those supporting plastic pollution…
calgaryherald.comscience47 days ago
UN Indigenous Forum Issues Recommendations as Funding Declines and Effectiveness Is Questioned
The U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues concluded its annual meeting in New York City with urgent recommendations including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and direct funding for Indigenous climate initiatives. The calls come as the Forum faces severe budg…
Bloombergworld56 days ago
Democratic Republic of Congo to Create Paramilitary Unit for Mine Policing with US and UAE Funding
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to establish a paramilitary unit to oversee its mining operations. Funding for this unit will come from the US and United Arab Emirates. The initiative aims to enhance security in the mining sector.