UNFCCC: in a press release issued by UNFCCC today, Christiana Figueres called on nations to follow-up to COP16 with higher emissions cuts and the launch of new institutions and funds...
Humanitarian Response: yesterday, the GA adopted a resolution co-sponsored by the U.S. on strengthening the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance.
"Chambers added that by the end of 2010, an estimated 90% of the 700 million at risk in Africa will be covered by nets and protected by spraying."
"...Ivorians are going to Liberia amid political tensions, and, as of this weekend, there are an estimated 3,500 people are there, with approximately 150 more arriving per day."
Tomorrow UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors Ronaldo and Zidane will be featured in the 8th annual Match Against Poverty, the proceeds of which will go to support the people of Haiti and Pakistan.
Following up on Robert Serry’s remarks yesterday on the current settlement activity in the West Bank, the SG urgently calling for a negotiated peace and a two-State solution in the Middle East.
In a briefing to the press yesterday after addressing COP16, [the SG] he reiterated that “this is not a sprint, but a marathon.”
"[the SG] called on the “battle of trust” to be won in the courtroom, adding that the Court is the “centerpiece” of the international justice system."
Due to the recent flood crisis, Amos urged continuing support to Pakistan, noting, “The world’s attention is waning at a time when some of the biggest challenges are still to come. Millions of people need continued assistance in terms of health care, education and agricultural support.”