The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, the United Nations and partners have warned. A report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the World…
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Step Away From That Plastic – The Road to Pollution Treaty Talks
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report saying that countries have the potential to significantly reduce plastic pollution by 80% in less than two decades. Plastic production, particularly single-use plastic, has increased significantly in recent decades, while waste management systems have not kept up. In 2021 alone, the world generated 139 million metric tons…
Uganda sends Gov’t-led delegation to Avocado African Conference
Uganda has for the first time sent an official government-led team to the international Avocado African Conference that brings together farmers, buyers and other stakeholders in one room. The global market for hass avocado is estimated at 14 billion dollars for food and other products like oil and Uganda is a latecomer following in the…
Uganda UN Country Results Report 2022.
By Michael Wangusa Every year, the United Nations System in Uganda together with the Government produces an annual report on progress in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework consolidating UN’s collective and complementary efforts to the work of the Government of Uganda as outlined in the Third National Development Plan (NDP III)….
A Million Babies Born Too Soon Die Every Year
A “silent emergency” claiming one million babies born prematurely each year requires concerted action to swiftly improve children’s health and survival, according to a new report released by UN agencies and partners. An estimated 13.4 million babies were born premature in 2020, with nearly a million dying from pre-term complications, according to Born too soon: Decade of…
The world marks International Day of Banks
By Halligan Agade & E K Benj Updated at 2241 EAT on Tuesday 06th Dec 2022 December 4 is the official International Day of Banks, marked globally to recognize the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development. This is in addition to providing know-how, and the vital…
UNDP Supports KCCA Efforts to Fight Ebola
By KCCA-PCA The battle to end Ebola virus is registering tremendous success in Kampala city and the country at large and there is hope that the virus will be history soon. In Kampala it’s now day 18 since a case was reported in the city. However, to be declared epidemic free, the city has to…
Inequalities a roadblock in tackling AIDS- Winnie Byanyima
By Kinene Isaac The United Nations has grim news about the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In a UNAIDS report released in conjunction with World AIDS day, the organisation said the world is not on track to end the AIDS pandemic because new infections are rising and AIDS deaths are continuing in too many communities. “Inequalities are…
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