China donates 1,000 ventilators to New York to support COVID-19 response
The state of Oregon is also sending 140 ventilators to New York, which has become an epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.
International cooperation
Taiwan to donate 10 million masks to countries hit hardest by coronavirus
Taiwan is donating 7 million masks to Europe, including Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium and the U.K., and an additional 2 million masks to the U.S.,
Global efforts on ozone help reverse southern jet stream damage
Up until about 2000 it had been moving southwards towards the Antarctic, affecting storm tracks and rainfall over South America, east Africa and Australia.
New Zealand pledges $2 million to help relocate Fijians displaced climate change
The package is part of a broader commitment from New Zealand to invest at least $300 million in climate assistance over the next three years around the globe.
World Economic Forum leaders pledge to plant 1 trillion trees
World Economic Forum governmental and corporate leaders in Davos, Switzerland have launched a plan to plant one trillion trees around the world.
27 countries pledge $9.7 billion for climate action in the global South
Countries from around the world have pledged more than $9.7 billion to replenish the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which was established in 2010 by the 194 countries to serve as a key channel for delivering climate finance to developing countries.
France returns historical sword stolen in the 19th century back to Senegal
The French Prime Minister, Philippe said giving back Saidou Tall’s saber was “the first step” in a project tailored at returning more west African artifacts that are currently in French museums.
New ‘Sesame Street’ show aims to help refugee children
Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee have joined forces to help Syrian refugee children through educational learning programs, including the launch of a new “Sesame Street” show in Arabic.
Pittsburgh becomes second U.S. city to adopt UN Sustainable Development Goals
“The UN SDGs provide a framework for holding Pittsburgh accountable to a common set of goals that will make it a better and more resilient city for all,” said Mayor Peduto.
E.U. to step up its support to Zimbabwe with a new package of €53 million
The new package will strengthen national health systems and promote equal access to health services, notably from a gender perspective.