USDA Seeks Proposals to Fund New Farm Projects
A significant portion of funds will address projects related to climate smart agriculture and forestry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking proposals to fund up to $75 million…
A Fair Shot: Universal Access to Covid-19 Vaccines
Rich countries have bought up over half of the world’s vaccine supply, even though they represent just 16 per cent of the world’s population. The actions of pharmaceutical companies and…
Oscars: Nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards Announced
Nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas and singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas announced the 93rd Oscars nominations Monday (March 15), live from London, via a…
#OnlyTogether Campaign Supports Global Vaccine Equity Call
The UN believes that the Covid-19 vaccines will stop people from dying. The United Nations (UN) has launched a new global campaign, “Only Together” to support its call for fair…
Green Recovery Can Bring Stronger Economic Growth: Report
The Global Recovery Observatory is an initiative led by the Oxford University Economic Recovery Project (OUERP). One year from the onset of the pandemic, recovery spending has fallen short of…
Secretary Blinken to Discuss the Economic Impact of Covid-19
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK), March 15–18 to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to strengthening its alliances…