Environment

The World Bank and France Partner to Strengthen the Climate Resilience of West Africa’s Coasts

The World Bank and the French Ministry of Environment, Energy, and the Sea announced on Thursday a joint effort in support of West African countries to strengthen the resilience of their coastal areas to climate change, and to identify opportunities...

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Commission fails to regulate new GMOs after intense US lobbying

The European Commission has shelved a legal opinion confirming that a new breed of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) must undergo rigorous safety testing and labelling. This follows intense lobbying by the US government.

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UNHCR delivers vital Ecuador quake relief to worst-hit areas

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Earthquake survivors shelter under a tent in Chamanga, Ecuador.

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Milestone events at UN to kick-start action on new sustainability goals, climate pact

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Effects of climate change: the Tunari Mountain, part of the Andes Range, near the city of...

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