EC-EBRD deal to unlock €2.1 bn investment in sustainable infrastructure, green economy
The European Commission (EC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed ...
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UNESCO-organized Yo-Yo Ma concert addresses future of our planet
Yo-Yo Ma concert – organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ...
US contributes $4 m to back life-saving cancer radiotherapy treatments in Africa
The US announced contributing up to $4 million to support the International Atomic Energy Agency’s ...
Juhayna is 1st Egyptian company to win prestigious The Superior Taste Award
Juhayna with its full cream dairy products is the first Egyptian company to win The ...
Egypt-World Bank project disposes 1500 tons of chemicals, improves health of 3.1 m people
The World Bank, through the Sustainable Persistent Organic Pollutants Management Project, has successfully disposed of ...
UN recognizes UAE, AU initiatives among 10 World Restoration Flagships
The United Nations has recognized the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Marine Restoration and the African Union ...
Egypt’s girls’ empowerment “Dawwie” initiative reaches 500,000 people
The National Girl’s Empowerment Initiative “Dawwie“, sponsored by Egypt’s First Lady Entissar El Sisi, reached ...
EU provides EUR 15 m in food assistance to Syria
The European Union (EU) has recently contributed EUR 15 million to help scale up its ...
27 companies embrace Cosmetics Europe’s initiative “Commit for Our Planet”
Twenty-seven companies have made commitments to Cosmetics Europe’s initiative “Commit for Our Planet” which aims to ...
WHO, football icons team up to achieve “health for all” on UHC Day
The World Health Organization (WHO) teamed up with international football icons to urge action by ...
EBRD, GCF, EU to allocate €25m to back Morocco’s green transition
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and ...
Jordan develops ambitious plans to address climate change
Jordan has developed ambitious plans to address the climate crisis along with the international community ...
Unilever launches new RPP focusing on respecting human rights
Unilever has launched a new Responsible Partner Policy (RPP). This brings together our two existing policies ...
Egyptian children exhibition calls for ending violence, protecting children
Egyptian children present more than 50 pieces of art and paintings calling for ending violence ...
Int’l Mountain Day highlights women role in environment protection
The International Mountain Day (IMD) which falls on 11 December is held this year under ...
Report: Lower, middle-income countries account for 86% of premature deaths related to NCDs
Lower- and middle-income countries carry the greatest burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), accounting for some ...
Study: Students deprived from smart phones show better learning rates
A new study said that students deprived from smart phones showed higher rates of comprehension ...
World Bank VP: Jordan emerged as regional leader on climate action
Ferid Belhaj, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa said “Jordan ...
Snam implements first-ever experiment of using hydrogen as fuel for gas turbines
Snam has successfully implemented – in collaboration with Baker Hughes – the first of its ...
Andersen: INC-2 must cover full cycle of plastics
Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Inger Andersen said an international deal ...
EBRD, GCF, EU to provide $40 m to promote greener economy in Jordan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Union (EU) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will provide a ...