The consequences of climate change are disproportionately impacting fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCS). Climate shocks can exacerbate security risks in FCS, conflict and instability compromise a region’s ability to adapt to climate change, leaving its population ever more vulnerable to future climate shocks. This creates a risk of mutually reinforcing crises
Tag: Progress
New report examines progress on global SDGs
At the half-way point of the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “are in deep trouble.” The need to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals has never been more urgent as only approximately 12% of targets are currently on track. “Planet” is equally at risk as “people”. As civil
Porto chance for Barca to prove progress in Xavi’s 100th game
After consecutive premature and humiliating Champions League exits, Barcelona visit Porto on Wednesday aiming to make a statement in their trickiest group stage fixture. Xavi Hernandez's side, five-time winners of the competition, have set their sights on returning to Europe's elite, with that goal informing their transfer strategy last summer. President Joan
RAB made progress in respecting rights: Donald Lu
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has appreciated the "tremendous progress" made by RAB in "respecting human rights" while performing its duties.Lu said they had a good discussion on RAB, and he referred to the recent statement issued by the Human Rights Watch
BGMEA chief for working harder to retain progress
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has said it is now time for them to leapfrog to the next level of growth as they have achieved a certain level of growth and momentum. "Our progress and prospects have made us one of the most sustainable sourcing partners