Source: UN Children’s Fund Country: Syrian Arab Republic The two main electricity lines supplying power to the station have been damaged in the fighting. UNICEF is responding to the severe shortages among the affected communities. Statement by UNICEF Representative in Syria, Fran Equiza DAMASCUS, 18 October 2019 – “As violence […]

Guest Post October 18, 2019 A new approach to modeling: Placing sustainable development at its core Howard Mann A new book advances a holistic approach to modeling the SDGs and similar complex development processes.

ODI researchers assess progress made and ways forward to end poverty for children, families and communities around the world.

The financial costs of tackling global climate change will be stupendous, amounting to trillions of dollars worldwide over the coming decades. Or so a common notion has it. Perhaps, though, that view has it backwards. Rather, by setting out to keep rising temperatures moderate and manageable through comprehensive mitigating measures, […]

Source: Catholic Relief Services Country: Haiti The political paralysis and growing unrest has shut down schools, hospitals, transportation, businesses and other services, raising the prospect of an imminent humanitarian disaster. CONTACT: Nikki Gamer Catholic Relief [email protected] (443) 955- 7125 CRS experts warn that political turmoil and violent unrest has once […]