Source: United Nations (video statements)
A special video by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, for the commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day at United Nations Headquarters, featuring archival footage in tribute to his legacy.
Climate Change Is A Health Emergency & How Airports Keep Going In Crises | WEF | Stories of the Week
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
This week’s top stories of the week include:
00:12 – Ocean expedition finds 31 species in 2 weeks:
A research mission set out from Brazil to explore the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’. Plunging from 200 to 1,000 metres deep, this is the largest #habitat on Earth and is estimated to contain 90% of the global biosphere. Researchers on the Schmidt Ocean Institute vessel brought a groundbreaking microscope called the Squid, which uses lasers to scan living creatures – even single-celled ones.
01.55 – Climate change is a health emergency:
Iceland’s former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir now chairs the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health. Here, she explains how climate change is taking a toll on food and water security, and argues that the duty of political leaders to those they serve means the climate must become a priority.
04.38 – Airport Crisis Management: From Climate to War:
Airports Council International expects 10 billion passengers to fly in 2026. So how do airports keep passengers safe, informed and on track amid these shocks? Here, the heads of two leading global airports, Deborah Flint of Greater Toronto Airports Authority and JJean-François de Saussure of Geneva Airport, share their perspective on what’s required to make travel smoother – from planning and staff preparation to fast communication.
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South Africa Government: DP Mashatile officiates the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile officiates the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme
South Africa: DP Mashatile officiates the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Mashatile to officiate the launch of the unserved communities water access acceleration programme
South Africa: 1001777473
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
RECAP 📹 | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, on behalf of the Republic of South Africa, delivers South Africa’s intervention during Day 2 of the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda (NUA).
The second session focused on "Unlocking Delivery: Financing Sustainable Urbanisation at Scale," where Minister Simelane highlighted South Africa’s efforts to expand access to affordable housing finance and accelerate inclusive, sustainable urban development.
#HousingTheNation #NewUrbanAgenda #NUA #GovZAUpdates
We’ve got a favourite for the #WorldCup final 🇪🇸
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Our colleagues have chosen who they’re backing too, and now it’s over to the players to decide who takes home the trophy 🏆
May the best team win!
South Africa Government: President Ramaphosa officiates the launch of the Unserved Communities Access Acceleration Programme
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today officiate the launch of the Unserved Communities Access Acceleration Programme in Hammanskraal, Gauteng.
How do robots help the FBI dismantle bombs? See one in action.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
Securing large special events requires a team of FBI experts who stand ready to respond to any potential threat. Watch as this bomb technician from FBI Washington demonstrates just one of the remote-controlled robots they have at their disposal to dismantle the danger.
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How is Europe planning to protect kids online?
Source: European Commission (video statements)
#EUNews #agerestriction #TeamGaza #DroneAlliance
This week’s EU news (13-19 July) – The EU is proposing age restrictions for social media, launching the Team Gaza Initiative, deepening cooperation with Ukraine through the new Drone Alliance, and advancing electrification to reduce energy dependencies while cutting emissions.
Decarbonisation, the way to a greener Europe
Source: European Commission (video statements)
#news #EuropeanCommission #renewableenergy #decarbonisation
The Commission today published a toolbox to support EU countries in promoting public inclusion in renewable energy projects. The toolbox aims to guide EU countries’ authorities in involving local communities and administrations more in the development of renewable energy projects. More info here: Commission publishes toolbox to increase public participation in renewable energy projects – Energy