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Amid heatwave, 77% Indians want stronger climate action: UNDP-Oxford survey
6 months ago

Amid heatwave, 77% Indians want stronger climate action: UNDP-Oxford survey

Hindustan Times  

In the middle of a record heatwave across the country, the United Nations Development Programme and the University of Oxford released a survey on Thursday, showing that 77 per cent of Indians want stronger climate action. Amidst heatwave, 77% Indians want stronger climate action: UNDP-Oxford survey The survey also reveals that 33 per cent of Indians have recently experienced extreme …

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Four in five people want more climate action, UN poll finds
6 months ago

Four in five people want more climate action, UN poll finds

Al Jazeera  

Biggest survey of its kind polled 75,000, finding that majority want quick transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Four in five people want their countries to ramp up efforts in the fight against climate change, according to a United Nations survey billed as the largest yet on the issue. “As world leaders decide on the next round of pledges …

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Only 12% of Sustainable Development Goals targets are on track: Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP
1 year, 6 months ago

Only 12% of Sustainable Development Goals targets are on track: Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP

The Hindu  

Most of the Sustainable Development Goals are not on track, said a senior official of the UN Development Programme here on Wednesday. Speaking to The Hindu in an exclusive interview Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP, who represented the organisation at the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi said access to concrete measures like finance and technology should be …

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34 Million in Poverty Under Taliban Ruled Afghanistan: UN
1 year, 8 months ago

34 Million in Poverty Under Taliban Ruled Afghanistan: UN

News 18  

The number of Afghans in poverty nearly doubled to 34 million as the nation was racked by the collapse of the US-backed government and the Taliban takeover, the United Nations said Tuesday. The curb was extended this month to the UN’s Afghan women employees and the organisation said it faces an “appalling choice” over whether to continue its aid schemes. …

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Welfare measures shielded people from inflation impact: Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 5 months ago

Welfare measures shielded people from inflation impact: Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint  

The welfare measures announced by the Central government—food security measures and cash transfers—have been effective in shielding the vulnerable sections of the society from the inflation impact, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday citing a United Nations Development Programme report on inflation-led poverty. The report named India, the US, France, Japan and China among the countries that had low …

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Inflation impact on India’s poor negligible, says FM citing UNDP report
2 years, 5 months ago

Inflation impact on India’s poor negligible, says FM citing UNDP report

The Hindu  

The impact of inflation on India’s poor would be negligible as per a United Nations Development Programme report on ‘Addressing the Cost of Living Crisis in Developing Countries’, which also looked at the ripple effects of the Russia-Ukraine war such as energy and food market disruptions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cited the UNDP’s conclusions in the report to emphasise that …

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UN's Creative Ad On Climate Disaster Has Message From Dinosaur On Extinction - WATCH
3 years, 1 month ago

UN's Creative Ad On Climate Disaster Has Message From Dinosaur On Extinction - WATCH

ABP News  

New Delhi: As climate change has posed serious challenges to wildlife, the United Nations released a creative video in which an unusual and rare visitor appeared inside the assembly emphasizing not to choose extinction and save the human species before it’s too late. And yet every year governments spend hundreds of billions of public funds on fossil fuel subsidies," the …

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Getting SDGs back on track: A conversation with UNDP’s Steiner
3 years, 6 months ago

Getting SDGs back on track: A conversation with UNDP’s Steiner

Al Jazeera  

When the world embarked on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals back in 2015, there was an air of optimism as nations committed to hitting 169 targets by 2030. Warning that the world faces a development emergency, he says the Achilles heel of the global economic recovery is the growing number of countries facing vaccine disparity and debt distress. He …

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Japan, UNDP to provide 8 oxygen-generation plants to NE: Union minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Japan, UNDP to provide 8 oxygen-generation plants to NE: Union minister

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said Japan and the United Nations Development Programme have partnered to provide eight oxygen-generation plants to ensure an uninterrupted supply of the life-saving gas at hospitals in the northeast. Singh, the Minister of State for the Development of North Eastern Region, said all the eight northeastern states are pro-actively assisted by the Centre to …

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So Inspiring: Priyanka Chopra's Congratulatory Wish for Sonu Sood on Being Honoured by UNDP
4 years, 2 months ago

So Inspiring: Priyanka Chopra's Congratulatory Wish for Sonu Sood on Being Honoured by UNDP

News 18  

Actor Sonu Sood has been honoured with the prestigious SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme, for helping thousands of migrant workers reach home during the lockdown. Thank you for all that you do.” In response, Sonu wrote, “Thank u so much for your encouraging words @priyankachopra.You are an inspiration for millions. Loads of love 💓 …

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Priyanka Chopra congratulates Sonu Sood on award
4 years, 2 months ago

Priyanka Chopra congratulates Sonu Sood on award

India Today  

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to congratulate Sonu Sood after he was honoured by the United Nations Development Programme with SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award. Even earlier Priyanka had praised Sonu for his selfless efforts in helping out migrants reach their hometowns, rescuing stranded students and creating job opportunities during the lockdown. Sonu Sood also offered his …

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Sonu Sood Joins Ranks of Leonardo DiCaprio, Priyanka Chopra to Win UNDP Award for Covid-19 Relief Work
4 years, 2 months ago

Sonu Sood Joins Ranks of Leonardo DiCaprio, Priyanka Chopra to Win UNDP Award for Covid-19 Relief Work

News 18  

The coronavirus pandemic has brought out some real heroes to limelight, from doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers to actors like Sonu Sood. According to a report, the actor has now also been conferred the prestigious SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme. Sood helped arrange transport for the people stuck during the lockdown, he also helped …

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