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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a landmark global assessment of salt-affected soils, marking the first such comprehensive study in half a century. Released today, the report underscores the growing impact of salinisation on agriculture and ecosystems worldwide, with climate

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, during a working visit to the UAE. The discussions, held at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring opportunities to deepen

MENA Newswire News Desk: A transformative $282 million initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was unveiled today to enhance global agrifood systems’ sustainability and environmental impact. The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization

MENA Newswire News Desk: The United Kingdom has ascended to third place in the global Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), a notable rise from last year’s eighth position. The ranking places the UK behind only Denmark and the Netherlands, highlighting its intensified efforts

MENA Newswire News Desk: Wholesale electricity prices in Europe’s major economies have surged to their highest levels in over a year, according to recent reports, intensifying challenges for businesses already facing weak demand and low consumer confidence. This rise in energy costs

MENA Newswire News Desk: Representing UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, delivered the UAE’s address at the opening session of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) has revealed its planned themes and agenda for the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), set to take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a dedicated pavilion located in

MENA Newswire News Desk: Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs at the United Nations, expressed her appreciation for the Republic of Korea’s support for UN peace initiatives during a recent visit to Seoul. DiCarlo met with high-ranking Korean officials to

MENA Newswire News Desk: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has dismissed Finance Minister Christian Lindner and announced plans to call a confidence vote in the Bundestag on January 15. Scholz’s decision, disclosed on Wednesday, underscores rising tensions within the German government as it grapples with budgetary challenges

MENA Newswire News Desk: The European Union (EU) and its member states provided a total of €35.8 billion in climate financing to support developing countries in 2023, according to an announcement from the European Council. This financing package includes €28.6 billion in public climate funding,