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Preserving the iconic markhor is an ecological imperative
Today we celebrate for the first time the International Day of the Markhor, an iconic and ecologically significant species found across the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. Categorized as “near threatened“, the main threats to the markhor’s survival are habitat loss, illegal hunting and climate change. Besides its ecological value, the markhor is a valuable species that contributes to local economies. Preserving the markhor and its natural habitat is an ecological imperative and a significant opportunity to bolster the regional economy.
Increasing disease and humanitarian strain in Gaza amid aid shortages
23 May 2024 — Living conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate, with reports of an increase in diarrhoea and suspected cases of Hepatitis A, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
...‘Now is the time to unleash Africa’s peace power’ Guterres tells Security Council
23 May 2024 — Peace is the key to unlocking Africa’s future and for strengthening the continent’s voice and influence in building peace globally, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the...
‘All hands on deck’ in Antigua and Barbuda as small island States chart course to resilient prosperity
23 May 2024 — Leaders from small island developing States worldwide will converge on the shores of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean this weekend to deliver a bold new plan of action to build...