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New report tells of scars the Syrian conflict has inflicted on children
The indifferent players on the world stage not only turned a blind eye to the suffering of Syrians but they also unleashed their dogs of war in the form of proxies, a ruthless regime and militant...January 19, 2020 646 0 -
In search of greener tourism
Tourism lies at the heart of interconnected world. But as tourism picks up in countries far and wide, so too use of transport. And when transport expands, it brings jobs, business and cultural interface. But transport...December 5, 2019 681 0 -
We are losing 24 billion tons of fertile land, 8% of GDP every year
Another scary revelation on the state of the planet and dangers of drought is out with another warning. The world is losing 24 billion tons of fertile land and consequently national domestic product of up to...June 18, 2019 1252 0 -
One million species face extinction – New UN Study
Findings of a new globally sourced report have put the world on a sharp notice. The future of the planet seems so different now that one million species could be gone within a few decades if...May 7, 2019 1157 0 -
Climate change – what kind of future do we want?
If the unusually high October temperatures, Hurricane Michael devastation in Florida and Tsunami ravages in Indonesia do not scare you enough to act, here is a climate change horror card that has deprived humanity of 1.3...October 12, 2018 993 3 -
E-governance and data critical to dealing with natural disasters
Photo Credit: Fabio Lanari/Wikimedia Commons Sharing information and data have long been considered key to mitigating losses from natural disasters but e-governance has stepped up the pace of response and safety precautions to deal with calamities....July 24, 2018 883 0 -
Fair trade policies key to ensuring food security – Study
Countries with rising populations, lower growth and scarce natural resources are likely to be “increasingly dependent” on imports to feed their people in the near future. Overall exports from countries and regions with plenty of agricultural...July 6, 2018 955 0 -
Urban population to see a massive 2.5 billion expansion by 2050
It’s the summer of 2018, and to many of us the year 2050 may look a little distant. But can we afford not to be futuristic – in terms of planning and development priorities? After all,...May 17, 2018 856 0 -
Solar power sees investment boom as countries turn to green sources
Image: UNDP Diversifying their sources of energy, several countries around the world, are making huge investments in solar power technologies with 2017 seeing a record $ 160.8 billions, a jump of 18 percent than the previous...April 6, 2018 1087 0 -
New report rings alarm bells about climate change from soaring CO2 levels
Photo shows a family along with their cattle and possessions stranded atop small islands formed due to massive floods, Sindh province, Pakistan. Credit: IFAD/EPA/Nadeem Khawer via UN The atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) keep soaring...October 31, 2017 1280 0
