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In a move that matches climate finance with action, forty-two countries from different continents signed to the NDC Partnership, which was launched, on Tuesday November 15, at COP22 Moroccan Pavilion with the aim of enhancing cooperation among nations so that developing countries have more effective access to the technical knowledge and financial support necessary to […]
Several stakeholders, including the European Union, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) among others have committed to extend Morocco millions of Euros as a contribution to the organization of the World Climate Conference (COP22,) to be hosted by the Kingdom in Marrakech next November. The pledges were […]
UN 2015 report on Human Development Index puts Tunisia behind Algeria, Libya and in front of Morocco despites loss of several spots compare to previous reports. Tunisia ranks third in the Maghreb region just behind Algeria and Libya. It also occupies the fifth place on the African continent where Mauritius and Seychelles still hold the […]
UN envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar has been appointed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as his Special Adviser, at the level of Under-Secretary-General. “Mr. Benomar is a veteran United Nations senior leader who brings to this position a deep understanding of political dialogue processes and international peace-building efforts,” said Ban in a statement issued by his […]
Climate change has emerged as one of the greatest challenges to international community. Increasing frequency and intensity of natural calamities caution that changing climate would have severe implications for economy and society and have potential to alter the course of development across the world. In absence of robust infrastructure, resources and technologies to cope with […]