diplomacy&development

The International Rescue Committee is calling for a long term renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to maintain this lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity. As the Black Sea Grain Initiative’s expiration date of July 17 nears, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is cautioning of catastrophic ripple effects for the world's most food insecure should a deal not be reached. The initiative, lasting nearly one year and two renewals later, has stabilised global food prices and delivered 625,000 tonnes (via World Food Program vessels) to countries at risk of famine, such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Yemen. The International Rescue Committee is calling for a long term renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to maintain this lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity. The Black Sea Grain Deal, alongside innovative IRC solutions such as a simplified combined protocol fo

The U.S. government has joins Cameroon on World Zoonoses Day 2023, to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases, or zoonoses, are caused by harmful germs that spread from animals to people both directly and indirectly. Common zoonotic diseases in Cameroon include cholera, rabies, anthrax, avian influenza, mpox, and bovine tuberculosis. These diseases are transmitted to humans through different means including bites or scratches from infected animals such as livestock and wildlife; contact with contaminated objects or surfaces such as soil; and consumption of contaminated food or water. Like all countries, Cameroon is exposed to zoonotic disease threats, ranging from persistent diseases associated with livestock losses in the North to newly emerging viral pathogens in the South. To strengthen Cameroon’s capacity to prevent, rapidly detect, and adequately respond to public health threats, the U.S. government provides funding and technical assistance through the Global He

The Protocol is expected to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations which aims to eliminate fisheries subsidies that contribute to IUU fishing. Japan deposited o n July 3 in Geneva  with the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) the instrument of acceptance of the “Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization” (hereinafter referred to as the “Protocol”). The Protocol has not yet entered into force and will take effect for the Members that have accepted it upon acceptance by two thirds of the Members. The Protocol is to amend the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization to insert the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (hereinafter referred to as the “Fisheries Subsidies Agreement”) into Annex 1A of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization. The Fisheries Subsidies Agreement was the second newly established agreement, following the Trade Facilitation

    L'hypertension peut être prévenue par certaines disciplines à inclure dans la vie. L'hypertension (pression artérielle élevée) se produit lorsque la pression dans vos vaisseaux sanguins est trop élevée (140/90 mmHg ou plus). Elle est courante mais peut être grave si elle n'est pas traitée. Les personnes souffrant d'hypertension artérielle peuvent ne pas ressentir de symptômes. La seule façon de le savoir est de faire vérifier votre tension artérielle. Les choses qui augmentent le risque d'avoir une pression artérielle élevée comprennent: âge avancé, la génétique, être en surpoids ou obèse, ne pas être physiquement actif, régime riche en sel, boire trop d'alcool. Des changements de style de vie comme une alimentation plus saine, arrêter de fumer et être plus actif peuvent aider à abaisser la tension artérielle. Certaines personnes peuvent encore avoir besoin de prendre des médicaments. La tension artérielle s'écrit sous la forme de deux nombres. Le premie

  Hypertension can be Prevented by some disciplines to include in then life. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked. Things that increase the risk of having high blood pressure include: older age  genetics being overweight or obese not being physically active  high-salt diet drinking too much alcohol Lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, quitting tobacco and being more active can help lower blood pressure. Some people may still need to take medicines. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second (diastolic) number represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart rests between beats. Hypertension is diagnosed if, when i

During his three-day visit, Ambassador Dr. Nkengasong engaged with Namibian government officials and other partners leading the strategy to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control.  The United States Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, visited Namibia from June 17 – 20 to celebrate 20 years of The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and 18 years of saving lives in Namibia. During his three-day visit, Ambassador Dr. Nkengasong engaged with Namibian government officials and other partners leading the strategy to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control. Ambassador Nkengasong met with Deputy Prime Minister, Honorable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, where they discussed health financing, HIV programming, and sustainability. He congratulated Namibia on the remarkable progress towards reaching the Joint United Nations Programme for HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 95–95–95 targets and ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030. In Namibia, 92 percent of people know

On June 22 and 23, 2023 in Tangiers, Morocco, the MEDCOP Conference, or "Mediterranean Sustainable Development Cooperation Conference", will be held.  A few months before the next COP28 in Dubai, the MEDCOP Conference is a major gathering of key players from the Mediterranean region working in the field of climate. It is a forum that aspires to discuss challenges and solutions in terms of sustainable development, and it is within this enabling environment that UCLG Africa is firmly committed. United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) is preparing to participate actively, in particular by continuing to expand its action in favor of ever-greater access for cities and territories to climate transition and adaptation financing tools, as well as by organizing a session dedicated to the integration of the gender and climate approach in the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The session will bring together renowned speakers and will be moderated by the Secretar