
Global droughts intensify threats to food security, trade, social stability
Experts call it a 'slow-moving global catastrophe' for food, energy, and trade that will require systematic monitoring.
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Experts call it a 'slow-moving global catastrophe' for food, energy, and trade that will require systematic monitoring.
Ministers urged creation of 'regional innovation ecosystems' that would include AI strategies and digital governance.
Health officials say millions of lives are at risk as the U.S. withdraws funding from treatment and prevention programs.
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board urged more trust-building to boost monitoring, accountability and financing.
'Extremely high water stress' afflicts 83% of the population in the Middle East and North Africa and 74% in South Asia.
The U.N. health agency said RTS,S is the first and only vaccine shown to significantly reduce malaria in children.