Hurricane Maria paralyzes Puerto Rico and heads towards the Dominican Republic
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz said the devastation in the capital was unlike any she had ever seen, and fears it may take up to 6 months to fully restore electricity in the island.
World Bank Directors finalize assessment and commit to supporting Nicaragua
The institution has invested approximately USD $150 million in Nicaragua in the past 3 years.
Global warming could add 100 million poor people by 2030, according to the World Bank
Without a greater and more energetic support for the countries experiencing the most extreme effects of climate change, the gap between rich and poor could be insurmountable.
Israel and Colombia come together to expand agriculture and irrigation
"We are excited about the post-conflict possibilities in Colombia," the Israeli Prime Minister stated during his visit to Colombia.
Powerful 7.1 Quake Devastates Central Mexico
There are hundreds of vyctims in the 5 affected states. As many as 4.6 million homes, businesses and other facilities have lost electricity.
Thousands in shelters as Puerto Rico awaits direct hit from Hurricane Maria
The island braces itself for what has been described as the 'worst atmospheric event in a century'.
New partnership between ITU and FAO to bolster ICT innovation in agriculture
Aim is also to boost rural communities' capacity to use ICTs in climate change monitoring and disaster-prevention.
Hurricane Maria Devastates Dominica on Path to Puerto Rico
It Now Threatens Caribbean Islands as a Category 5 Storm
Bolivia announces that the WHO will conduct research on the coca leaf
Evo Morales made this announcement in New York during a meeting with Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Paraguayan meat to capture 60% of the Chilean market
Livestock is one of the country's largest sources of foreign income, leaving this sector well-positioned in the international market.