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Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report

As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns of heightened health risks for older persons...
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Human Welfare

UN forum urges revitalisation of role of older persons in society 

Government officials, civil society representatives and international organisations on Friday, July 1, 2022, called for renewed momentum and swift action to advance the Madrid...
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Sustainable Devpt

Ban Ki-moon: Disaster planning must accommodate older people’s limited mobility

United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has said that planning for disaster should take account of the reduced mobility experienced by many older persons....
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Climate Change

Santa Marta opens a new front for fossil fuel phase out

The first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta has just concluded. It held from April...
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Human Settlement

Ogun unveils five new planning regulations, building code to boost urban development

The Ogun State Government has unveiled new planning regulations and a building and construction code aimed at ensuring orderly,...
Health

WHO, Africa-CDC say Africa facing widening malaria funding gap

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention say Africa is facing a...

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Climate Change

Santa Marta opens a new front for fossil fuel phase out

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Ogun unveils five new planning regulations, building code to boost urban development

The Ogun State Government has unveiled new planning regulations...