UN-backed project boosts early warning services in the Caribbean

UN-backed project boosts early warning services in the Caribbean

The $6.5 million projectshowcased practical tools and policy-making priorities in line with a UN plan to ensure all people on the planet are covered by Early Warning Systems by the end of 2027. Strengthening Hydro-Meteorological and Early Warning Systems in the Caribbean (CREWS Caribbean)targeted countries that are members of the regional bloc, CARICOM, with the ultimate goal…

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Land and basic services are ‘your rights, not favours’, UN deputy-chief

Land and basic services are ‘your rights, not favours’, UN deputy-chief

Ms. Mohammed on Friday wrapped up a week of development-focused meetings with Government officials in the vast South American country with a stop in Belém, capital of the northern state of Pará, gateway to Brazil’s lower Amazon region.  During roundtable discussions about the future of the Amazon region with representatives of civil society and the…

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Suspected Nigelaria patient surfaced, undergoing treatment at Services Hospital

Suspected Nigelaria patient surfaced, undergoing treatment at Services Hospital

Suspected nigella patient came to light in Lahore, 32-year-old suspected patient is undergoing treatment at Services Hospital. According to the hospital administration, a test conducted by a private laboratory has revealed the possibility of Nigelria in the patient. Suspected nigella patient was admitted to Services Hospital with headache and fever. The hospital administration further informed…

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services in earthquake prone areas;  Turkey awarded Al-Khidmat Foundation with the Medal of Excellence

services in earthquake prone areas; Turkey awarded Al-Khidmat Foundation with the Medal of Excellence

Al-Khidmat Foundation team leader Ikramul Haq Sobhani received the ‘Good Performance Medal’ from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Photo: Express) Lahore: Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan was awarded the ‘Tamagah Hussaan Fahsi’ by the Government of Turkey in recognition of its valuable services in the earthquake-prone areas of Turkey. Ikramul Haq Sobhani, the team leader of the 47-member…

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WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

WMO calls for more investment in integrated weather and climate services

This investment is critical, including to ensure that energy infrastructure is resilient to climate-related shocks, and to harness the power of energy generated from sources such as the sun and wind, the UN agency said.  In this regard, WMO is stepping up its activities to promote tailored weather and climate information, and forecasts, that support…

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PTA downgrades Wikipedia services for 48 hours

PTA downgrades Wikipedia services for 48 hours

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has downgraded Wikipedia services for 48 hours. According to ARY News, PTA had contacted Wikipedia for not removing the insulting content on the official authorities, but the services have been downgraded for not removing the insulting content. The PTA says it will consider lifting restrictions after removing reported illegal content. The…

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