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.
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
Hurricane Maria upgraded to Category 5 as it smashes into Caribbean
Evacuation orders have been issued for four areas of Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria heads toward the island.
Evacuation orders issued for 4 areas of Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria nears
Hurricane Maria, now a Category 3 storm, will pass straight over Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
World hunger again on the rise for the first time in almost 15 years
815 million people now hungry – Millions of children at risk from malnutrition
UN launches new report on world hunger and nutrition
The report includes data on malnutrition and children from Rome-based UN agencies and new partners UNICEF and WHO.
Agriculture brings Mexico more foreign currency than petroleum, tourism and remittances
According to the Secretary of Agriculture, agriculture is a decisive resource for Mexico; not considering, however, the expansion of support programs.