"SOLAR ENERGY"

As Somalia continues to experience an historic drought, pushing millions of Somalians into acute food insecurity Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), announced that it will substantially strengthen its support to Somalia and resume its direct investments after loan arrears resulted in a three-decade long suspension. IFAD

UNICEF today launched a 10.3 billion US dollars emergency funding appeal to reach more than 173 million people – including 110 million children – affected by humanitarian crises, the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, and the growing threat of climate-impacted severe weather events. UNICEF

The High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on a five-day visit to Kenya and Somalia toured projects in northern Kenya and met with Somali asylum-seekers who crossed the border to escape a catastrophic drought at home. UNHCR

On the last day of Secretary-General António Guterres' visit to India, he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participated in the launch of the Lifestyles for the Environment initiative, which took place at the Statue of Unity, in Ekta Nagar, in Narmada. UN INDIA

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, urged much more support to address the staggering humanitarian needs in Syria after a visit to the country. UNHCR

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi urges stronger support for internally displaced persons, refugees, and host communities in Cameroon's Far North region. UNHCR

Press Conference by Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary-General with United Nations Development Programme, and Ms. Damilola Ogunbiyi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), co-chairs of the High-level Dialogue.

Issuing Presidential Statement, Security Council expresses concern about devastating impact of COVID-19 on Africa, urges greater cooperation.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said 2020 was the “worst year since the Great Depression,” but noted that the picture for 2021 is “less bad.” IMF

From the faraway altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, rural communities join forces with the United Nations to reap the benefits of renewable energy. UN in Action No. 1625