Amid recent slowdown in global trade, ‘green goods’ are the winning ticket

PNP DeskMarch 23, 2023September 11, 202404 mins

According to UNCTAD’s latest Global Trade Update, trade in “green goods”, which use fewer resources and pollute less, grew by four per cent in the second half of the year, reaching a record $1.9 trillion in 2022. “This is good news for the planet, as these goods are key to protecting the environment and fighting…

Cocaine trafficking surges following COVID-19-related slowdown

PNP DeskMarch 16, 2023September 11, 202405 mins

“The surge in the global cocaine supply should put all of us on high alert,” UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly said. “The potential for the cocaine market to expand in Africa and Asia is a dangerous reality.” Sky high supply and demand Criminal networks are now diversifying with alarming results alongside record levels of production,…