Food Insecurity Concerns for Latin America and the Caribbean
By Samira Sadeque UNITED NATIONS – The multi-dimensional impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in Latin America could lead to a “hunger pandemic” if not addressed…
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#ForNature | The Planet Unites on World Environment Day 2020
All people are called to join the #ForNature (#PorLaNaturaleza) campaign through digital platforms. PANAMA CITY/NAIROBI – Today, on World Environment Day 2020, citizens, companies, organizations…
Global Environment Fund approves $27mln for new projects in Latin America and Caribbean
The projects will take place in Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay and will be implemented by FAO. SANTIAGO – The Global Environment Facility (GEF)…
Chile and Colombia outperform neighbors in 2020 Environmental Performance Index
Guatemala and Haiti lag behind on many indicators of ecosystem vitality and environmental health NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Chile (1st in region, 44th globally) and…
At least 3 dead, 172 injured as tornado hits Cuba
HAVANA – A tornado struck in Cuba’s capital late Sunday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 170 people, the country’s president said….